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Old 06-20-2018, 05:53 PM   #1
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Cheese and crackers rubber is expensive where is this all going to stop

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Old 06-20-2018, 06:03 PM   #2
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It really is the fallout from 2008, we have a long way to go yet.
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It really is the fallout from 2008, we have a long way to go yet.
Another example of Washington DC imposing tariffs. Save a handful of jobs and everybody gets to pay more.
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Good for you! What Kind?
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Old 06-20-2018, 09:05 PM   #5
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yea theres still cheap tires out there... what did you buy?
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Old 06-20-2018, 09:46 PM   #6
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I am running 16 inch 35 ford wire wheels so I bought ha kooks 165 each Wanted them in an off chance I can go to Branson this weekend.I figured the bottle a elite could use something to talk about when I come rolling in


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Old 06-20-2018, 09:49 PM   #7
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How do I get the spellcheck off of this thing it completely messes up what I type.


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What tire and size did you get? $165 a tire seems very high for kooks....
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How do I get the spellcheck off of this thing it completely messes up what I type.


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Ouch,

Hankook DYNAPRO HT RH12 - SIZE: P245/75R16 Discount tire direct $89.20. each Tirerack.com
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Old 06-22-2018, 07:50 AM   #12
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Ouch,

Hankook DYNAPRO HT RH12 - SIZE: P245/75R16 Discount tire direct $89.20. each Tirerack.com
That's what I got it looks like I got taken to the cleaners I guess me and the tire people will have to have a talk

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Old 06-22-2018, 09:11 AM   #13
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That seems like a awfully wide tire for a 35 rim. I think they are only 5.5 inches
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