Get low, and shine!

Doug and I were out wildflower hunting this weekend (doesn't sound as weird as it looks written though :) Basically we were on a quest for the best photo shot of wildflowers for Doug). As we drove out to Lake Elsinore for our second "hunt" I began to see something quite noticeable in the cars driving next to us. It is pretty clear that California is the place where ANY car, regardless of SUV or not, might very well be sitting on Low profile tires and shinning, chromed out "dubs" (rims for those not versed in my goofy slang :)

I noticed this clearly the other day while in the drive thru at McDonald's. While waiting for Doug's Sausage McMuffins with Egg, I spotted a Chevy Trailblazer very similar to the one my parents have. Yet this one came rolling into the parking lot with tires that looked to have about an inch of air in them, and sparkly rims so clear, you could do your hair in them.

What a difference from back home. My parents car would NEVER get switched out with low profile tires. What would that do spinning around in the snow and ice? At least mom would be styling as she slid around Highlands Ranch parkway!

It is clear that out here without risk of snow, or ice, or much else to muck up a person's tire, that having your car lower to the ground (even if it is an SUV) and having chromed out, shiny rims is where it is at. No thanks though.

This Colorado kid though is perfectly fine, riding in our Forester, with the factory "dubs" and tires that will get us through snow if need be. Never know when a blizzard might hit right?