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Old May 7, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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There is a brand of wheels called "Dub Wheels".
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Old May 8, 2014 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jrp1588
I think the term 'dubs' is what conjurs up the image of gutter trash driving around old beat up crown vics with giant wheels with dollar signs on them. I'd say those two corvettes you showed pull off 20's quite well.
I LOVE when ignorant posts like this go up. Nice representation of yourself.

I remember when a set of 18's was what some idiots around here would call "ghetto".
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Old May 8, 2014 | 01:41 AM
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Old May 8, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by tbrent
I LOVE when ignorant posts like this go up. Nice representation of yourself.

I remember when a set of 18's was what some idiots around here would call "ghetto".
You find giant rims with dollar signs and spinners and other crap like that tasteful? Trashy people have trashy taste. Sorry if my statement hit home or something.
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Old May 8, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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44's Bitches!!!

Do they make those flares for the c5?
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Old May 8, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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I Like Big rims on my Corvette!! LoL
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Old May 10, 2014 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jrp1588
You find giant rims with dollar signs and spinners and other crap like that tasteful? Trashy people have trashy taste. Sorry if my statement hit home or something.
I thought you spoke pretty politely with little to no disrespect (you were just stating what was going through some of the other guys' minds). Not sure what his problem is...
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