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Default When a gallon is not a gallon

On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:35:14 -0700, Rick Blaine wrote:
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:


If you think this is OK, it will not be long before new cars are delivered
with three tires


Or mini spares that are only good for 50mph and a couple thousand miles tread
wear. Oh wait, they already do...


Fortunately, flat tires are so damn rare, that spending another $200
for a real spare tire and rim is a complete waste of money.

The days of having 2 flat tires and a blowout on a 2500 mile road trip are
gone.