Inspector Drake inspected a stolen car recovered in a muddy ditch. The thief had driven through a freshly paved asphalt road, leaving distinct tire tracks. However, the front tires had a tread pattern completely different from the rear tires, and neither matched the car's original factory model. What does this tell the inspector about the vehicle's history?
The tires were swapped or stolen from another vehicle.
Mismatched front and rear tires indicate that someone replaced them with whatever was available, suggesting the car was hastily modified or used in a chop shop operation.
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