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One of Wheels' road-test tires takes a turn on the dirt paths around Mosport Park
One of Wheels' road-test tires takes a turn on the dirt paths around Mosport Park

One of Wheels' road-test tires takes a turn on the dirt paths around Mosport Park

Date7/26/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of Wheels' road-test tires takes a turn on the dirt paths around Mosport Park. Nine brands of tire were slung under a Jeep Cherokee over 2 1/2 months.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0010023F
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