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Oak Ridge Fire Co., South Fayette Twp.
Allegheny County
Rescue 269
2001 IHC/Pierce 500/500
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Why does this rig have such small tires? I have wondered that about other large (non-fire) trucks with very small tires. Is there some benefit to it?
Oak Ridge Fire Co., South Fayette Twp.
Allegheny County
Rescue 269
2001 IHC/Pierce 500/500
![[Image: 06-12-0134.jpg]](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/PSHOOP/ALLEGHNEY%20COUNTY/06-12-0134.jpg)
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Why does this rig have such small tires? I have wondered that about other large (non-fire) trucks with very small tires. Is there some benefit to it?
John Kenealy
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