Sounds like bad luck. I have had a total of one puncture through the tread in using Paselas over the last 3 years or so. I have had one sidewall rupture as well, but I could boot it. I think they are great for the price.
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1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter