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Old 07-24-2014, 08:25 PM   #11
likaroc13
Rollin' Old Skool
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Posts: 5,371
Re: Finally post some pics and B.S.

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Originally Posted by joecool View Post
Another funny story, yeah I have about a million of them.When trying to buy tires locally I ran into well meaning salesmen who wanted to know the vehicle they were going on ,them wouldn't sell them as oversize.
I logged on to Discount tire via ebay and they went right thru. I don't know if oversizeing is a insurance issue, a government issue or just corporate policy.
Luckily I haven't had that issue yet. They've all just quoted the sizes I asked for. However, I have seen similar instances with online retailers where they ask what it's for. I just ignore them in the fact that they're not factory correct replacement sizes.
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My Build threads:
1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty"

shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty

1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142

Pics:
'66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9
'97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP
'93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ
'88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md

Previous Rides:
1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold)
1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold)
1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)
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