Car Trends That We Wish Would Just Go away

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It amazes us how some people will put the safety of others at risk just to be “trendy.” Let’s be real, driving is dangerous as it is. One of the most risky car trends entails altering a car’s suspension set-up in order for the wheels to sit at a 45-degree angle. This results in the car being suspended super close to the ground. Most people who pimp out their ride in this way also stretch a tire that is much too small for the wheel. The combination of the angle of the car and the stretched wheel can leave you with an unstable car that barely allows for any traction. You don’t need to know too much (or anything really) about cars to know that this is a less than ideal combination.

Therefore, always be extra cautious whenever you see a car with the above set-up. Due to their instability, they are much more likely to bottom out and be more impacted by potholes and anything that litter bugs might throw out their window. Also, due to the poor traction, these cars stop as gracefully as an elephant on roller skates.