This is definitely a temporary install to pass a vehicle inspection. Tires aren't allowed to extend past the fenders, so the kiddie pool fenders get them past that rule.
Lifted trucks here with super wide tire will either have a second set of stock tires/rims that they will install before they go and get a safety check, or they attach cheapo "fenders" that get pulled off immediately after the check.
I haven't ever seen kiddie pool fenders before, I usually see plastic landscape edging instead.
Oh shit, didn't even notice that. We 'could' assume things about the car owner but I personally wouldn't do that because we know nothing about the owner besides this weird car mod.
Often times they’re a legal work around. Places have laws saying tires can’t extend passed body/fender lines so they throw cheap fenders to be compliant that can be removed easily for offroad. This guy though, no clue what his plan is.
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Everythingispenguins@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 2y
Okay I sorta feel like this is brilliant
Dr_Fetus_Jackson@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 2y
It's an 80's Bronco II on chrome steelies, 35's, and full float axles. I'm guessing actual utility won over style here.
It's pretty innovative, actually.
grue@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Yeah, that truck is the epitome of "IDGAF I just want to go off-roading."
Pirky@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
CoopaLoopa@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 15 pts · 2y
This is definitely a temporary install to pass a vehicle inspection. Tires aren't allowed to extend past the fenders, so the kiddie pool fenders get them past that rule.
Lifted trucks here with super wide tire will either have a second set of stock tires/rims that they will install before they go and get a safety check, or they attach cheapo "fenders" that get pulled off immediately after the check.
I haven't ever seen kiddie pool fenders before, I usually see plastic landscape edging instead.
Wodge@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Are those kiddy paddling pools?
usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 2y
Who knew they were made out of fenders all along?
snooggums@kbin.social · 3 pts · 2y
Not anymore!
Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2y
Yes.
ininewcrow@lemmy.ca · 9 pts · 2y
Are they a special needs person?
You'd have to be to install kiddy pool plastic on your vehicle like that .... and to park in a disabled person parking spot.
Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 2y
Oh shit, didn't even notice that. We 'could' assume things about the car owner but I personally wouldn't do that because we know nothing about the owner besides this weird car mod.
Treczoks@kbin.social · -1 pts · 2y
But that is the only parking lot that fits my car!
Seriously, if that owner is not disabled, give him tow priority one. If only to improve the view.
Vandals_handle@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Alternative take on car pooling
magnetosphere@kbin.social · 6 pts · 2y
That shade of “kiddie pool blue” is unmistakable. If they were at least spray painted black, it would still be bad, but not so obviously bad.
ReeferPirate@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y
This is just so they can drive it to the trail and take em off
EmperorHenry@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 2y
someguy3@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 2y
If it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid.
SARGEx117@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Using a steak knife and vodka to cut your testicles off so you won't have children will work.
It's still stupid.
I think the original phrase is "if it LOOKS stupid but it works, it's not stupid" but I'm not a phraseologist. I leave that to more cunning linguists.
Saltblue@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Still, sometimes stupid solutions are the most simple, and therefore effective.
Blamemeta@lemm.ee · 0 pts · 2y
Okay thats actually cool. I wouldn't even bother painting it, it looks good as is.
Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 2y
snooggums@kbin.social · 6 pts · 2y
If they keep the mud from flying up the sides they are doing their job.
Alchemy@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Often times they’re a legal work around. Places have laws saying tires can’t extend passed body/fender lines so they throw cheap fenders to be compliant that can be removed easily for offroad. This guy though, no clue what his plan is.
Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 2y