Posted in Misc, Transportation, tagged brooklyn, danny's rim shop, fourth ave, llantas, park slope, photography, rims, tires on September 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
But if you see the words “llantas usadas,” don’t buy them – “used” and “tires” do not belong together in any language. Though many stores put up “everything must go” notices just to make some sales, this sign seems real. Or maybe I’m falling for the awkward charm of the backwards N’s.
Posted in Misc, Transportation, tagged atv, brooklyn, fourth ave, photography, tires, trash can, umbrella, wheels on September 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
one not real
The wind and rain Friday were cruel to umbrellas. I saw the bottom tire first, and the battered umbrella a few yards away, which transformed it into a cartoony wheel like you’d find on an all terrain vehicle.
but the other is
Posted in Misc, Transportation, tagged brooklyn, car repair, photography, tire planter, tire sale, tires on May 17, 2009| 2 Comments »
This set-up looks suspicious. It’s dark and no one’s around. I think the policy should be, if the tire fits, help yourself. Same thing goes if you want a low-rent planter for your pansies.
Posted in Misc, Transportation, tagged brooklyn, cars, fourth ave, neon, photography, tires on January 19, 2009| 1 Comment »
Danny's Tire & Rim Shop, Fourth Ave.
Regrets, I’ve had a few. By the time I win the lottery and can afford them, spinning rims will be totally, 100% out of fashion.
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