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Old 11-26-2014, 09:58 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by serialk11r View Post
You get a loud crashing sound every time you hit a tiny bump, and people laugh at you. Works pretty well for looking silly.

They're also significantly heavier than normal tire/rim combos, and with more of the weight toward the edge. I'm willing to bet they're losing a very significant amount of potential acceleration AND fuel economy.

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