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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by soft 02
It's probably because I put winter air in my tires too soon. It was 83* today.
That'll do it. I think I first heard that in a Springsteen song "Don't put winter air in your tires too early". It was the B Side to Jack & Diane
 
Old Dec 11, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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It's probably because I put winter air in my tires too soon. It was 83* today.
You're not using shop air in those tires are you?....Much too abrasive!!
 
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Absolutely! I run super cheap tires. Nothing but the best on her ride. I should of had the alignment done when I changed the struts.
 
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After shuffle beer.......

 
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Hey all! Ready to watch the pens as well! Just got some new sneakers on the back of my suv as well. They were both balled, and balled tires in winter don't equal to a safe ride.
 
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Lou, just break out the Gorilla Tape!

 
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She is amazing. Love to find more of her to study- yea study....
 
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She has those drawers pulled up awful high
 
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