Ford, GM and Chrysler cash in on posh pickups
......... Detroit is cashing in -- and not necessarily because of brands like Lincoln and Cadillac. Rather, it's because of high-end pickup truck and SUVs. The "luxe truck" phenomenon, dressed-up ...
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Another thread on "18or 20 wheels" is what I'm talking about the fashion statement
crowd driving this tread topic..."Ford, GM and Chrysler cash in on posh pickups"
18" vs 20" Wheels
A few have 'tried' to discuss technical aspects..with little effect. Weight rating
of the wheels does get a bit more notice...they do get the higher
cost of these larger dia tires
The affect of greater rotating mass and the resultant effects are lost to most
over there
Am waiting for someone to mention 'chromed alloy' and then wonder if they know
the maintenance they require. More so for the tire tech who might not care or
know HOW2 on an chromed alloy wheel...
crowd driving this tread topic..."Ford, GM and Chrysler cash in on posh pickups"
18" vs 20" Wheels
A few have 'tried' to discuss technical aspects..with little effect. Weight rating
of the wheels does get a bit more notice...they do get the higher
cost of these larger dia tires
The affect of greater rotating mass and the resultant effects are lost to most
over there
Am waiting for someone to mention 'chromed alloy' and then wonder if they know
the maintenance they require. More so for the tire tech who might not care or
know HOW2 on an chromed alloy wheel...
