Got a Flat Tire?
While most people get a flat tire while driving over a nail, this driver had the ‘luck’ to drive over a shark tooth!
It’s quite impressive, considering sharks don’t cross the streets.
Where Are Your Keys?
Someone must be wondering where they put their keys.
Well, this driver surely found the misplaced keys inside the tire, and it’s incredible they got stock like this considering they had to be at a certain angle to go inside the tire!
A Drill Bit on the Street
You may be wondering what a drill bit is doing on the road, and the driver probably had the same question.
Nonetheless, he was unlucky enough to get a flat car tire after the drill bit embedded itself into the tire…
The Freaky Razor
That’s something you don’t see everyday! How did a razor get on the street and in such a position that it got stuck into the tire?
The only thing we know is that the tire is 100% unfixable.
A Quarter Inside the Tire
You’d think coins are not as sharp as razors, but one ‘lucky’ motorist went to get his tire checked out and discovered he had a quarter inside his tire!
We can say finding a quarter on the street doesn't always make you lucky!
Are Those Pliers?
It’s safe to say we have never head of pliers stuck inside tires. And if that ever happened, you would think it was the sharp point inside the tire. Guess what?
The lucky driver found the handles of the pliers stuck inside the tire… What were the odds of that happening?
How Could a Bike Pedal Cause a Flat Tire?
That’s just ridiculous! There’s no way a bike pedal could get stuck inside a car tire?
What did the motorist do - did he hit a cyclist? The answer is no - he actually ran over a discarded bike pedal!
Mesquite Thorns Can Destroy Your Tires
There’s a type of trees that have so sharp thorns they puncture tires! They are called mesquite thorns and these trees grow in Mexico, Texas, or California.
Some drivers need to learn what roads are close to these trees to save their tires…
Yes, that’s a Wrench
Sometimes you get to see crazy things lodged into tires, such as a wrench! How did it get there is a mystery.
And since we’re talking about tools, here’s another handyman missing nothing less than a hammer!
The Missing Hammer
All those amateur handymen should remember to gather their tools before they drive their car over a hammer!
Hammers might not damage a tire, but the claw at the back of the hammer will most likely puncture it!
Shrapnel?
If there’s been an accident on the road, you’ll surely drive over some shrapnel...
But did you know that in countries such as England or France, huge chunks of shrapnel wreck tires since they are often left on the street?
A Needle Inside the Tire
This might be crazy, but who throws away a needle on the street? It’s harmful to pedestrians and drivers as well since someone can walk over it or it can get stuck inside a tire.
We are just getting started with the crazy, so read on to find out more strange items lodged inside tires!
That’s a Coat Hanger
“Yes, there is a coat hanger in my tire and I want you to take it out.” - that is something you don’t hear at a repair shop!
What is this household object doing inside the tire and how did it end up on the street?
The Personal Beehive
While this driver can be proud he gets free honey, he’s also a bit bummed to know he won’t be able to move his car unless he does something about that beehive.
Just call a professional before you get stung!
Dangerous Tire
Who would have thought that checking a tire could be dangerous?
This driver nearly fainted when he got close to check the tire and a snake lashed out at him.
Lost a Pen?
We can all agree that we’ve lost our fair share of pens the past years, but it seems one ‘lucky’ motorist found one.
Unfortunately, he found it inside a tire and the metal tip slowly deflated the tire…
What Were the Odds?
If you though the odds of running over a piece of metal with some screws in it were 0%, think again.
. This guy found it lodged into his tire, although it should have been in the trash.
The Bubbly Tire
Many tires could get air bubbles, but this driver’s tire looks like it had an allergic reaction!
How was that even possible?
Misplaced Tool
If someone misplaces one more tool, we’re going to have a bad time. This chipping tool was lodged inside the tire and the driver surely got really mad.
The next flat tire is what stunned everyone who saw the photo…
Nature at Its Best
Remember all those road signs saying to be careful in certain areas that were populated with deer?
Well, you may have slowed down or not, but have you ever had a deer antler stuck inside the tires? This guy had!
Mother Nature: Strike Two
We’ve seen the shark tooth and the deer antler, but did you know there have been numerous cases of drivers getting a flat tire because of porcupine quills?
Yes, you read that right, we said porcupine quills! They're pretty sharp!
The Nasty Ratchet
Pliers, a chipping tool, a hammer, a wrench and now a ratchet? Guys! Keep your tools inside the box after you finish your work!
Look at the damage this ratchet has made to the tire!
A Knife
Of all the strange objects, finding a knife in your tire makes any driver paranoid. Was someone targeting their car?
Was it picked up from the road? No matter the answer, the tire must be changed…
The Second Key
If you thought only one person has found a key inside their tire, think again. The second key has ruined two people’s day - the driver with a flat tire and the one that has been looking for them all day long!
Could it be the same person? That would have made for an epic story!
The Second Set of Pliers
Our list grows bigger with a second set of pliers!
This time, the sharp end has made it into the tire that will surely need to be changed.
One More Wrench
And since we’re in the tool department, here’s another wrench inside the tire.
Imagine the look on the driver’s face when he was what caused the flat tire…
Unfortunate Pupper
This little curious pup stuck his head in the rim.
The driver had to take a photo before finding a way to set him free, or else nobody would have believed his story!
Nails and Screws
The most common things that cause flat tires are nails or screws, which can easily get inside tires.
They are also common around roads. What is not common is this next tire!
A Unique Tire
While this is definitely not a flat tire, it’s the means through which smugglers move merchandise.
The birds in the images are an endangered species and were hidden in the extra tire so that they won’t be found…
Fixing Your Tire
While we do not think it’s safe, here is one ingenious driver that found a way to fix his tire before driving to the closest car shop.
All he needed was a lot of imagination and some plastic straps!
Dangerous Bottles
You might think that finding a bottle in your tire doesn't mean anything, right?
Police warns that this is a common practice between thieves, as they use it at a sign to mark the cars they plan to steal or rob. So if you ever find this stuck in your tire, warn the police and be extra-careful around your car until you're sure that nothing bad is about to happen.