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Steve Penn of The Star files a great column today about "Spinners":

Expensive tires and wheels are the in thing for a growing number of car owners these days. Last week, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs announced a joint venture to make them with Kansas City's Weld Wheel Industries Inc.

It's a trend that clearly started in the “hood.” But take it from me: Guys from the urban core aren't the only ones sporting expensive chrome wheels

The column is basically a profile of Johnson County kid Chad Dearth's and his business, KC Trends, at 10818 Johnson Drive. Apparently, it's possible to make a nice living off knuckle-heads who like shiny things.

Dearth showed me photos of the numerous Chiefs players' cars he has outfitted.

An average set might set someone back around $8,000, but Dearth has sold rims and wheels that cost as much as $21,000.

Now if only the Chiefs would chase the ball in the same manner they pursue luxury items.