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Big Wheels & Tires Make More Work for Your Engine & Transmission

There’s no denying that a big diesel truck with big, custom wheels and tires looks cool. But most people don’t look beyond the cool factor of that decision to understand what those larger wheels and tires could mean for the truck’s engine and transmission. We discuss the impact big wheels and tires can have in this episode of AMSOIL Garage. https://www.amsoil.com/

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