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Old 03-09-2015, 10:10 AM   #24725
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I always wonder if people get rental cars just to swap out rims and tires, when i rented a brand new 2014 accord the tires were bald :l


Wow. I would have never even thought to do that... Hmm, I do need new tires....
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Wow. I would have never even thought to do that... Hmm, I do need new tires....
Ya but since nobody seems to rent a Twin you would need to rent a Prius to get the right tires. So...is it worth it?
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Ya but since nobody seems to rent a Twin you would need to rent a Prius to get the right tires. So...is it worth it?
But my moms corolla does
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Ya but since nobody seems to rent a Twin you would need to rent a Prius to get the right tires. So...is it worth it?
A Prius with 215/45R17 Primacy HP's (if that's what you mean by the right tires) is a rare creature.
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Old 03-09-2015, 12:05 PM   #24730
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Ya but since nobody seems to rent a Twin you would need to rent a Prius to get the right tires. So...is it worth it?


Yea but if I was the dishonest sort, I do also own a Suburban, A Mustang, A Volvo and an Accord....
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Yea but if I was the dishonest sort, I do also own a Suburban, A Mustang, A Volvo and an Accord....
You could be the terror of the cars rental shops!
"OH here he comes again! Must be a horrible driver we have to replace the tires every time he rents a car"
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Rental cars are exactly how my V6 mustang became a V8 for only $30
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Now your just giving me ideas now who has is350 for rent

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Now your just giving me ideas now who has is350 for rent
Shit, Hertz lets you rent exotics, so you might as well dream even bigger!
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Shit, Hertz lets you rent exotics, so you might as well dream even bigger!

Too bad I can't see this picture. But from the link it says veyron sooo anyways about needing new tires.....


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