Help me figure this one out...

[Stentor]

Originally Posted by tin-man

Why do you guys spend big bucks on tires and then do burnouts, seems like burnouts just shorten the life of the tires.

Are burnouts motivated by the result of an inner desire to just let "things" rip or what?:

Thanks. tin-man

Guys do burnouts because they can. However, the desire for and frequency of burnouts typically decrease once the expensive set of tires is "cashed"--and it's time to purchase a new set of tires.

Why is it that guys spend upwards of $100k on a Cobra and then skimp on tires for the vehicle?

[Nedsel]

The size, the smoke, the duration, and - if necessary- the need to replace your rear tires after they catch on fire, as well as repaint your rear fenders... it's all part of the ritual that has grown out of the age-old primal male claim, "Mine is bigger than yours is." Because, when it isn't, you gotta do a burnout or something similar to make the statement in a manner you can try to defend. Get it?

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by Nedsel

The size, the smoke, the duration, and - if necessary- the need to replace your rear tires after they catch on fire, as well as repaint your rear fenders... it's all part of the ritual that has grown out of the age-old primal male claim, "Mine is bigger than yours is." Because, when it isn't, you gotta do a burnout or something similar to make the statement in a manner you can try to defend. Get it?

Well said sir, well said. Sorta like one of the reasons I have prepared tee shirts that say Cobra Owner: DFWM and one that has tin-man on the front and why most expats I know here in China, at least the ones in the construction business and those who are the main dudes running local factories, have large brass ballz, carry a big swingin stick, walk with a swagger, have an attitude bigger than a bus, drink a lot, like their women hot, don't take S*** from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and to which I can now add "and do burnouts, just because". .

Yep, I got it.

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man