Explorer! Or, An SUV that I can sleep in.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Rodeo versus Exploder
Pikes peak
Next weekend
Let's go.

[Rupert]

Need new tyres, eh?  Have you considered the Firestone ATX/ATX II or the Firestone Wilderness AT?

Oh, wait.  Never mind! 

On one of the Excursions at work (which is the federal gubment, BTW) had what I can only assume are the original Firestones a the start of the summer. One tire completely and catastrophically blew out at 55 mph in June, and the other's tread started to come off at 75 mph last week. It's completely ridiculous on so many levels, and I'm glad my crew is not dead. Jesus.

Yeah, Ford tried shifting Explorers in the UK and Europe from 1997-2001.  European shoppers stayed away in droves, proving Europeans have good taste!



Cheers,
Madman of the People

Hey!

[Rupert]

Rodeo versus Exploder
Pikes peak
Next weekend
Let's go.

Oh. Shit. Yes. Your ass is going down.

But I'm busy then. Weekend after that?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Oh. Shit. Yes. Your ass is going down.

But I'm busy then. Weekend after that?

Wait. How far is that from Maine? Lemme google it...

[Eye of the Tiger]

2,301 miles

[Rupert]

2,301 miles

That's, like, three days.

[Eye of the Tiger]

That's, like, three days.

I'll get back to you after I move out to Michigan. 

[Submariner]

I like the car, alot.

Just make sure to shampoo the hell out of the rear quarters. 

[Rupert]

I like the car, alot.

Just make sure to shampoo the hell out of the rear quarters. 

Thanks, and yeah.

[nickdrinkwater]

Need new tyres, eh?  Have you considered the Firestone ATX/ATX II or the Firestone Wilderness AT?

Oh, wait.  Never mind! 


Yeah, Ford tried shifting Explorers in the UK and Europe from 1997-2001.  European shoppers stayed away in droves, proving Europeans have good taste!



Cheers,
Madman of the People

I don't think it was a matter of taste so much as the fact that fuel is expensive here.  The Nissan Murano has done pretty badly here too.  People will only buy a gas-guzzler if it has a premium badge, it seems.

[S204STi]

Ah, nice. No one will get it, but nice.

I like Les Schwab.

Oh, does les schwab not sell the major brands?  I dunno because I don't have those out here. 

[S204STi]

Rodeo versus Exploder
Pikes peak
Next weekend
Let's go.

If you can get around all the traffic.  (Best to do that sort of thing on a weekday probably).

[Eye of the Tiger]

If you can get around all the traffic.  (Best to do that sort of thing on a weekday probably).

Nobody should be allowed to drive up Pikes Peak unless they are racing!

[Tave]

Most of them are flatlanders scared out of their minds. The last stretch to the top is very intimidating if you haven't driven anything like it.

Even worse are the assholes who fry their brakes on the way down.

[Rupert]

Oh, does les schwab not sell the major brands?  I dunno because I don't have those out here. 

Yeah, they sell Les Schwab brand only.

[S204STi]

Yeah, they sell Les Schwab brand only.

lul, whodathunkit

[Raza]

So when are you moving out of your apartment?

[RomanChariot]

Actually, Les Schwab is a major outlet for Toyo tires.

[S204STi]

Actually, Les Schwab is a major outlet for Toyo tires.

Ah, now that makes sense.  When I got my first car, that 94 Legacy, it had a set of Toyos on them and a Les Schwab booklet that came with them, so I guess I assumed they carried other brands as well based on that.

[Rupert]

lul, whodathunkit

Actually, Les Schwab is a major outlet for Toyo tires.

Ha, yeah, I realized that today.

Also Hankook, I think.

[Rupert]

http://www.lesschwab.com/tires/light_truck/sxt_at.asp

I got those in about 30". They didn't think the 31s would fit right, and I trust them more than the internet (which told me 31").

[Eye of the Tiger]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Destination+A/T&partnum=105R5DESTATOWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

[Rupert]

^Ordered.

[Eye of the Tiger]

[Rupert]

Ha, I should get one.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Ha, I should get one.

That's what I'm sayin, brah

[Rupert]

That's what I'm sayin, brah

But I won't. Most people will just think I'm another retard with a Calvin sticker, and the rest will notice that it's on a Ford and think I'm a retard who thinks he's driving a Blazer.

[Rupert]

'Sploder is washed! With them new tires, it sure do look purty.

[Eye of the Tiger]

But I won't. Most people will just think I'm another retard with a Calvin sticker, and the rest will notice that it's on a Ford and think I'm a retard who thinks he's driving a Blazer.

Then you also need to get a huge FORD banner for the rear window. 

[Rupert]

Then you also need to get a huge FORD banner for the rear window. 

Hahaha, that would be hilarious! But still no.