Re: Why more 17& 18 inch wheels on new vehicles

Je=DFus wrote:
> Kev wrote:
>> David Z wrote:
>>> I can't believe they still sell 13" tyres.  Are there that many=20
>>> people still out there with old cars?? =20
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>> Why do you associate old cars with 13 inch wheels
>> most of the brand new micro cars have 13 inch, some even have 12 inch
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>> I agree that these huge rims are
>>> becoming ridiculous.  Did you know that Dodge have a model called the=
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>>> Nitro which comes with 20" wheels.  The thing looks ugly as hell. =20
>>> Why they decided to fit such huge rims is beyond me, as even the *US*=
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>>> model has 16" wheels standard!!
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>> because retarded morons buy them for their wank factor, just like=20
>> Hummers(H2 and H3), F250 and 350, Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 and the big =

>> chevs(especially the dual rear wheel utes that have a normal size rear=
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>> tray)
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> Tell us about your 4x4 again?
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my 4WD only has functional extras
I use it for what it was intended to be used for
what's your point?

Kev