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Old 03-22-16, 12:29 PM
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Visualize an incandescent light bulb.
Without changing the diameter of the "globe", imagine installing it on a larger diameter base.
It doesn't have to "curve in" as far.

Also keep in mind that tire sizing isn't always consistent.
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