Used to do that with work trucks any time we needed to push a vehicle. We would hang it on the front of the pushing vehicle. On modern stuff it's a waste, most are plastic and too fragile to handle any impact.
I'm sure that's a very sturdy rear windshield wiper, and those hinges look strong too. Just imagining what that tire would do at 70 mph when it finally drops off.
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ReplyDeleteThey must be a boat owner.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding ingenuity
ReplyDeleteLooks and works like a land-based fender. Can't see if it has side mounted ones
ReplyDeleteUntil the tire is hit and rolled under the bumper destroying the wiper blade.
ReplyDeleteStill cheaper than replacing the bumper.
DeleteUsed to do that with work trucks any time we needed to push a vehicle. We would hang it on the front of the pushing vehicle.
ReplyDeleteOn modern stuff it's a waste, most are plastic and too fragile to handle any impact.
You are all correct but I would submit one more theory: It was mounted as a plea for civility and forethought.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that's a very sturdy rear windshield wiper, and those hinges look strong too. Just imagining what that tire would do at 70 mph when it finally drops off.
ReplyDeleteTucson has good brakes, don't think other drivers will keep a safe distance in the snow.
ReplyDeleteFor small slow slide in a parking lot I'll bet it helps.
ReplyDeleteThat is a definite sign of having been rear-ended on icy roads previously.
ReplyDeleteThere's a market for auto 'butt-pads'!!
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Maybe it's not for bumper use at all.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's a sign to other people that the driver is tired...
I remember when cars actually HAD bumpers, not 10,000 dollars plastic pretenders...
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