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Old 01-13-2010 | 03:53 AM
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Default those with stock chrome wheels

have you ever noticed that the pattern spins one way on one side and the opposite on the other
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 08:38 AM
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Yep. Sure did....that's mine with rims that don't have the swept spokes
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 08:46 AM
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That is because they are not true directionals. Do you really think the factory would spend the money to make two different molds for the same style wheel? Then they would have to hire smarter than average people to put the wheels on. =)
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 08:48 AM
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That is because they are not true directionals. Do you really think the factory would spend the money to make two different molds for the same style wheel? Then they would have to hire smarter than average people to put the wheels on. =)
Way too true.
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 08:50 AM
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I never noticed, but that's funny.
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by greenmachine
That is because they are not true directionals. Do you really think the factory would spend the money to make two different molds for the same style wheel? Then they would have to hire smarter than average people to put the wheels on. =)
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pretty much EVERY car with rims that have a swept spoke pattern will be like this. I bet you'll notice it alllll the time now haha
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 12:50 PM
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what about yours maxx magnum?
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 12:59 PM
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*uck me running!! I never noticed that before!
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 01:06 PM
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how does one notice this? Shouldn't you be watching the road, not hanging out the windows looking at the rims
 
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Old 01-13-2010 | 01:13 PM
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well, i dont have alot of free time, so the other day i was trying to hang out the window and debadge my truck
 



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