Not 1, but 2 flat tires...

We just had a great 10 days of camping in Pennsylvania, a state we've never really spent much time in but have talked about exploring for a few years now. Spent a couple days in the Hocking Hills area and then made our way north to Lyman Run State Park not far from Wellsboro. A great spot if you get the chance. On our last day there we decided to view the PA Grand Canyon from the side we hadn't yet viewed, so off we went up the somewhat narrow asphalt road.. We moved over for an oncoming truck, briefly leaving the asphalt onto the dirt shoulder and back. That 1 to 2 inch drop was all it took to blow 2 tires. Cut both inside sidewalls. I couldn't find anything that looked like it would have done that - no glass, metal, sharp edge, nothing. We waited 3 hours for a flatbed tow to get us to a tire shop about 25 miles away. While we waited I called 4 shops to learn that none had our tire size in stock, and being Friday afternoon (the 13th) we'd have to wait til Monday. So, we needed a rental car for the weekend. Here's what I think caused the whole mess - the tires are LOW PROFILE! 265 45 R20's on an SUV. Now I wasn't blindfolded when I bought the Passport so there's no one else to blame. But that's not the wheel/tire configuration for this vehicle. I've never had a car with low profile tires and I won't have another. I may swap these 20" wheels for 18's and some normal tires, but have to figure out how to start a GoFundMe first ;) We had an extra few days in a beautiful setting, caught a few more rainbows, and enjoyed the locals of Galeton for a bit longer. And it's a new story to tell! [GALLERY=media, 2491]

 

We almost brought along the bikes. When we saw the trail we wished we had. The Lumber Museum was very interesting. Our flats occurred on Colton Point Rd as it so happens...

 

I think a set of 18's are in our future, but not right away (unless something similar happens). We don't do any offroading, so hopefully we won't be in this situation again. Time will tell...