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A sign of the apocalypse?

So I see that Princess Auto has some ATV tires on sale, and they just happen to be of the size that my bike uses (24"X9"X11"). It's a relatively obscure size, mostly used on older machines (and the rear of some fairly new Hondas), and I really needed tires, so I go to look at 'em. ATV shops generally want around $100 apiece or more for tires in this size, and PA had 'em on for $69 apiece.

For you Americans: Princess Auto is a Canadian automotive chain that sells lots of things you didn't even know existed, but you really, really need. They sell some very obscure tools, small engines, hydraulic parts, trailer parts (everything you'd need to make a trailer of any size/type), as well as lots of surplus items from auto manufacturers, aftermarket parts suppliers, and electronics manfacturers. There's even occasionally the potential to make money, as I found out a few years ago when I bought a bunch of surplus overhead consoles for 94-01 Dodge Ram trucks for $10 apiece and sold 'em on eBay for $40 (for plain ones) to $100  (for ones with compass/temp display) apiece.

Based on what I've heard others say, I guess the closest USA equivalent to Princess Auto would be Harbour Freight.

The problem with Princess Auto is that a large percentage of what they sell, especially their own "Power Fist" brand, is MADE IN CHINA , and I do mean . It's very cheap to buy, but as with any tools, you get what you pay for. Their quality is usually very, very bad, and most people only buy their tools for "one-off" jobs - a job you might only ever do once in your life, so it's not worth investing big money in the tools.

Knowing Princess Auto's "Cheap and cool, but with a catch" reputation I figured they'd be cheap, poor quality "MADE IN CHINA" tires, but it's a 1987 Honda ATV that is basically used as a mule, and I wasn't about to spend loads on expensive tires. Imagine my surprise, then, when I went to look at these tires.

There, molded into the sidewalls, were the words: "MADE IN USA". Needless to say, I bought four of 'em on the spot. Isn't it a sign of the apocalypse, though, when one can buy something cheap AND made in USA (or Canada)?

So anyway, a couple of pics of the bike with the new American boots and cleaned/painted rims:
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #1 –
Good to hear... American economy FTW! lol

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Reply #2 –
Where's the turbo?:headbang:
So you have a V8.......isn't that cute.

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Reply #3 –
LOL he said power fist LOL hahahah
88 TC, Lots of Mods.

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;176085
Isn't it a sign of the apocalypse, though, when one can buy something cheap AND made in Canada.


I'd say. Nothing is made in Canada. We just sell all of our resources and buy them back as finished products. We make hokey players, beer, and maple syrup.

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Reply #5 –
so have you tested there traction in the mud yet?  LOL.

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Reply #6 –
Not yet. There's 40 MM of rain expected tomorrow, so the opportunity should present itself...
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: Birdman;176183
LOL he said power fist LOL hahahah

 
Oh dear God theres no hope for you.....
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;176228
Not yet. There's 40 MM of rain expected tomorrow, so the opportunity should present itself...


Shawn!  They are speaking in tongue again!!!!
One 88

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Reply #9 –
about .5" for you yanks, lol.

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Reply #10 –
uhhh.... no

25.4mm = 1"

so a little over 1.5"... 1.5748031496062992125984251968504" to be *too* exact.
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: bhazard;176264
uhhh.... no

25.4mm = 1"

so a little over 1.5"... 1.5748031496062992125984251968504" to be *too* exact.
Pretty bad when a "Yank" has to school a Canuck on metric conversion :hick:
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #12 –
i hate metric !!!
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #13 –
Metric is way better than standard! No fractions!!!!

Besides if you were taught Metric like we are taught Standard you would be fine!
1987 Cougar XR7 5.0 SOLD
1992 Ranger 4.0
2018 Hyundai Elantra
2019 Ram Rebel

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: xr7cat;176385
Metric is way better than standard! No fractions!!!!

Besides if you were taught Metric like we are taught Standard you would be fine!


Yes. Moving decimal points is a good time.