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GITI Tyres Big Test - Shogun Serendipity

Okay, so this is something unique in the 23-year history of New Zealand Truck & Driver – truly, honestly….no BS whatsoever: This is a straightup, legit case of sweet serendipity!

Say what! Sweet what the……? Well, it sure as hell is not something you’d normally (like, ever!) associate with trucks…or a Giti Big Test. It means a chance encounter that’s life-changing…in a good way.

And yes, it happene...

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