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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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When is it Too Gaudy?
Modded to the max? Perhaps not. No doubt some MINI owners will be checking to see what's available for their car from Bridgestone: http://www.psfk.com/2012/03/bridgest...vas.html.:eek:
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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Huh, I don't know. Would have to see them on a Mini. Depends on color and what else is on the car, I suppose. I think they are kinda cool..
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Well I for one think those tires are ridiculous.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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I don't think it is to Gotti. I would just like some white letter tires to match the white wheels and roof.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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CVC40, You and I may be in a minority as I can't imagine these tires on a MINI. Now, on one of these vee-hickles, they might be appropriate.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Nope, I think they're idiotic as well. I could see some vee dub ding dongs want them in plaid to match their seats though.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Once the very few people who would even consider them find out how difficult it will be to keep them looking good, Bridgestone will stop offering them.

Dumb idea in my book.
 
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1 word.............UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Nice for a show car, but not a daily driver. Maybe a race car if you had your sponsors logos on it.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Assuming you can get it in whatever pattern you want, I would rock a set. It shouldn't be any harder to take car of then a normal set of white walls or white letter tires.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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I think the whole concept is creative but im interested to see if it actually holds up as far as quality
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini PoWA!
I think the whole concept is creative but im interested to see if it actually holds up as far as quality
Mini PoWa, asked this before, but don't know if you responded. Are you a member of C3M, central Maryland mini motorists? Where in Maryland do you roll? I live in Carroll Cty, and work in Frederick, and I always wave!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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Im not all that familiar with C3M so I will have to check that out. Im stationed at Andrews AFB so alot of my travels are on the Beltway and highway 50
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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The VW hipster kids are going to go crazy over these things.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Can I get a set in MultiCam camo for the Jeep?
 
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Kinda cool if you can make custom designs, Four mini wings placed around a tire would look pretty nice, but like plaid or making it look like a rainbow threw up on your tires is a little out there for most people
 
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