I'm not sure that yolu have had the worse luck......I have had about 10 flats this year and one blowout. All of these have been with anythng from a Conti Gatorskins to a Bontrager Hard case and a few in between. For the money Armadillos are gret, thought I never liked the ride. I am switching over to Panaracer Crosstowns on both my bikes. Have not had a flat yet.........thought they do run heavy.