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[Wheels] When I am in my buddy’s SUV (or his wifes Expedition), I feel extremely safe: looking down upon all these little cars and bikes makes me feel powerful and dominating - - and safe. As much as we might wish for parity (in weight, bumper height, etc), the fact is that being surrounded by 7000 pounds of steel and aluminum gives SUV owners a decided advantage over its smaller cousins on the road.

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