Nailed It: Cape Coral Drivers are Dealing with the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
The good people of Cape Coral are fed up with nails littering the streets after Hurricane Ian. And if you think it’s just a minor annoyance, think again.
It’s bad enough that nails are scattered all over the roads, but it’s even worse when they end up puncturing your precious tires. According to NBC2, the manager at Country Club Motors, says they used to patch 10 tires a day, but after the hurricane, that number jumped up to a staggering 40 a day! And even now, it’s still at 20 a day.
It’s like playing a game of Russian roulette every time you get behind the wheel. You never know when a pesky nail is going to find its way into your tire. Another Cape Coral resident said they had not one, but two nails in their tire just weeks after buying a new car. Talk about a stroke of bad luck!
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It sucks having to buy a brand new tire with only 2000 miles on it! And if that wasn’t bad enough, this dude even had a close call with one that almost went through his foot! Can you imagine the horror? It’s like living in a real-life version of “Final Destination,” only instead of dodging death, you’re dodging nails.
But it’s not just about the inconvenience and danger of getting nails stuck in your tires. It’s also about the hassle of getting them fixed.
So what’s the solution to this nail nightmare? Unfortunately, there’s not much we can do about nails littering the streets. But we can all do our part to make sure they don’t end up in our tires. Keep an eye out for any stray nails on the road, and if you see any on your property, be sure to dispose of them properly.
Until then, just remember that nails are the enemy, and they’re always lurking, waiting to ruin your day. Stay vigilant, stay safe, and don’t let those pesky nails get the best of you!