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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 08:59 AM
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One way to fill wheel well up.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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Wait until he hits a pothole with those 20 profile tires.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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Hi c,
Not only is it "filled", I think it's been enlarged!!!!
Look what's happened to the dog leg!
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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Why... just... WHY?
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 09:37 AM
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Pushing the envelope..dare to be different.
I'll stay with traditional.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 10:24 AM
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...those 20 profile tires.
Try 15-series profile. I little on the stupid side, I'd say.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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...Pushing the envelope...
Looks like the envelope pushed back.
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Not my style.

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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 01:43 PM
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Those tires can't be dot approved, do they even have air in them?
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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A bit of a bomb on the photo shop stage!
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 04:07 PM
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Looks more like a 10 series radial. Or maybe just a band of solid rubber around the rim.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 04:55 PM
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Why... just... WHY?
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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Show some respect! That's a member of the Dindunuffin tribe.
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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It could always get worse...
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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Madonna Mia!!!
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Where did he buy those wheels? They must be custom made. I can't believe any manufacturer stocks those monstrosities.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 03:14 AM
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he likes rake
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