Tire Size vs. Wheel Width ?

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The next day I took off to return o the air base I was stationed at. I got into a race w/ a volkswagwn ...
We were racing thru the Ozark mpountains , before interstate 40 was done back then. I could run of and leave them both w/o much trouble !
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I get your point about a VW being a light weight, relatively nimble car for it's day but I have to admit that the thought of comparing a VW against a big block A-body is mildly hilarious. :D