General GM Chat When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made. Chat about all things GM (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the Lounge, and all Model specific mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Schiza a flat

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-21-2004, 09:51 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
BonneMan95SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Seton Hall University, NJ
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
BonneMan95SE is on a distinguished road
Default Schiza a flat

Got a flat today involving 2 construction nails. Unfortunately it was right after all the tire places closed. Always the day before an exam, it never fails. Construction companies really gotta start learning to clean up their crap
Old 04-21-2004, 09:53 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Damemorder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Posts: 6,042
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Damemorder is on a distinguished road
Default

Hey, a 5lb box of nails has like 1000 nails, It'* pretty hard to clean them all up.... That and the minimum wage worker who is responsible really isn't that concerned, Sucks eh?
Old 04-21-2004, 10:05 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
GonneVille's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,816
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
GonneVille is on a distinguished road
Default

worked on a construction site for a while. they ain't makin' minimum wage!
TOP SECRET: they throw those nails out there on purpose just to see people
who don't know how to change a tire fumble with that weird lookin' thing in
the trunk!
Old 04-21-2004, 10:06 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
J Wikoff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 12,433
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
J Wikoff is on a distinguished road
Default

Those that throw nails on roads deserve those nails stuck in their... um, that annoys me.
Old 04-21-2004, 10:10 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Damemorder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Posts: 6,042
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Damemorder is on a distinguished road
Default

While we're talkin about changin tires and all, Did you know BMW'* have bolts to hold the tire on? Crazy.
Old 04-21-2004, 11:31 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
Thread Starter
 
BonneMan95SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Seton Hall University, NJ
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
BonneMan95SE is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by Damemorder
Hey, a 5lb box of nails has like 1000 nails, It'* pretty hard to clean them all up.... That and the minimum wage worker who is responsible really isn't that concerned, Sucks eh?
Well not too tough to use a broom for godsake and clean the worksite. I could understand if there was some major accidently nail spillage from the box but doubt thats the case. Whatever, they can do it to their own cars but leave mine alone, I know how to change a tire
Old 04-22-2004, 01:50 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
 
glorkar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Posts: 819
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
glorkar is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by Damemorder
While we're talkin about changin tires and all, Did you know BMW'* have bolts to hold the tire on? Crazy.
Some newer saturns do too. It'* really annoying to change the tire, cuz you have to rest the rim on like, .25" lip while you try to thread the first bolt in.
Old 04-23-2004, 03:35 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
Ol' Timer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: New Jersey - Most of Our Elected Officials Have Not Been Indicted
Posts: 1,483
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Ol' Timer is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by Damemorder
Did you know BMW'* have bolts to hold the tire on? Crazy.
Yeah, it'* a German thing. VW'* have the same setup. I'm really not sure what the advantage is?
Old 04-23-2004, 03:40 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
SSE14U24ME's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Right in front of you
Posts: 7,965
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
SSE14U24ME is on a distinguished road
Default

I can change a tire although I prefer not too. I learned by trial and error. Mostly error like you have to actually loosen the lugnuts before you jack up the car

Now I rely on the kindness of strangers or have emergency roadside service.
Old 04-23-2004, 05:54 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
 
94SSEgold's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Northeast MS
Posts: 1,079
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
94SSEgold is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
Mostly error like you have to actually loosen the lugnuts before you jack up the car

Now I rely on the kindness of strangers or have emergency roadside service.
ya mom, except dont take the lug nuts completely off!!!!

LOVE YA!!!


Quick Reply: Schiza a flat



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:11 AM.