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Old 03-12-2010, 11:07 PM
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The reason for the exagerated flares in the 60's was tire development. As they grew wider matching wheels had negative offset and were forced to the outside because of the overall width of the current body and the fact that there was very little room to the inside. The flat type was the easiest to design and attach. Rules required the tires be covered.
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