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Where real-world experience meets expert tire and wheel advice. Get fitment tips, off-road and classic car know-how, and the latest tire tests—direct from our shop to your screen.

Meet Our Writers:
  • Hank Feldman — Founder & hot rod expert, sharing classic car knowledge, restoration tips, and vintage wheel insights. See profile
  • Dennis Feldman — Vice President & custom fitment specialist, writing about performance wheels, off-road setups, and tire tech. See profile

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Can I Use 265/70R17 Instead of 245/75R17?

Posted Oct-30-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
It's only 0.14 inch taller. What matters is the 245/75R17 on your placard: a passenger tire on a Jeep, Load Range E on a 3/4-ton.

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Will F-150 Wheels Fit an Expedition?

Posted Oct-30-26 at 2:08 PM By Dennis Feldman
Same 6x135 pattern and 87.1 mm bore, but the 2015 lug thread change and your rear axle rating decide if F-150 wheels fit an Expedition.

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Will Silverado Wheels Fit a Tahoe?

Posted Oct-29-26 at 2:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Same bolt pattern and hub for 25 years, but GM's 2019 brake change decides it. Here's which Silverado wheels fit which Tahoe, by year.

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What Is the Biggest Tire on a Stock Ford Maverick?

Posted Oct-29-26 at 1:02 PM By Dennis Feldman
About 30 inches. 235/70R17 and 255/65R17 clear stock. The tallest size that fits is an LT tire, and that's the wrong pick for a Maverick.

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Will Tacoma Wheels Fit a 4Runner?

Posted Oct-29-26 at 11:37 AM By Dennis Feldman
Same bolt pattern isn't enough. Hub bore, a 17-inch brake minimum, and the lug nut seat decide if Tacoma wheels fit your 4Runner.

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Can You Drive an AWD Car on a Donut Spare?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 2:37 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, for a short, slow trip. Your AWD system type decides where the donut goes and what it does to the drivetrain. Hank explains.

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Can You Put LT Tires on a Sprinter, Transit, or ProMaster?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 2:01 PM By Dennis Feldman
Two of these three vans already run LT tires. What decides it is the load index: same-size van tires can differ by 515 lb.

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Can I Use 275/70R18 Instead of 275/65R18?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 1:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes on most half-tons, but almost every 275/70R18 is a Load Range E. At your door pressure it carries less than the stock tire.

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Do JK Wheels Fit a JL Wrangler?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 12:53 PM By Dennis Feldman
Yes, JK wheels fit a JL Wrangler, but the studs changed. Lug nuts, TPMS build dates and a 16-inch brake check decide the swap.

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How Much Does It Cost to Put 35s on a Truck?

Posted Oct-26-26 at 6:24 PM By Hank Feldman
About $2,800 to $6,200 for most trucks. The tires are the easy part; whether your truck needs a level, a lift or gears sets the bill.

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Can I Use a Lower Load Index Tire?

Posted Oct-26-26 at 2:26 PM By Dennis Feldman
Not below your placard. A load index is rated at one pressure, so XL tires, plus sizes, P-metric on trucks and HL tires change the math.

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Will 33s Fit a Stock Tahoe?

Posted Oct-26-26 at 1:41 PM By Hank Feldman
Depends on the year. A 2021+ Tahoe on 20s already rides on 33s; a 2015-2020 takes a 275-wide 33 on stock wheels. Width decides the rub.

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Will Tundra Wheels Fit a Tacoma?

Posted Oct-24-26 at 12:36 PM By Dennis Feldman
Only when the generations match. 2022+ Tundra wheels bolt onto a 2024+ Tacoma; hub bore and stud size rule out the rest. Here's why.

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When Can You Put Studded Tires On?

Posted Oct-24-26 at 11:38 AM By Hank Feldman
Studded tire season is set by the state you drive in, not the weather. Every state's window, the bans, and what a late swap costs.

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Are All-Terrain Tires Good in Snow?

Posted Oct-23-26 at 6:20 PM By Dennis Feldman
Some all-terrain tires are good in snow and some aren't. The snowflake mark and the tread you have left decide which one you're driving on.

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Is $1,000 for 4 Tires Good?

Posted Oct-22-26 at 3:10 PM By Hank Feldman
$1,000 for 4 tires is premium money on a sedan and barely enough on a 3/4-ton. Here's where your size lands and what to watch.

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How Much More Do Tires Cost for Bigger Rims?

Posted Oct-22-26 at 2:15 PM By Dennis Feldman
Same tire line, same height, bigger rim: expect 12% to 45% more per tire. Here is where the size tax hits and how to dodge it.

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Where Are Most Tires Made in the USA?

Posted Oct-20-26 at 2:01 PM By Hank Feldman
South Carolina leads, but plant counts mislead. See which states build the most tires per day and which U.S. plants are closing.

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What Tires Are Not Made in the USA?

Posted Oct-20-26 at 10:20 AM By Dennis Feldman
Brand lists can't tell you where your tire was built. The exact size and its plant code can. Here's how to check any tire you buy.

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What Is the Oldest Tire Brand?

Posted Oct-19-26 at 1:24 PM By Dennis Feldman
What is the oldest tire brand? It depends on which clock you use. Dennis Feldman dates Continental, Michelin, BFGoodrich and Dunlop.

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Who Makes Vintage Car Tires?

Posted Oct-19-26 at 11:57 AM By Hank Feldman
Who makes vintage car tires? The name on the sidewall often isn't the factory. Hank Feldman sorts the real makers by car and era.

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Why Are My Trailer Tires Wearing on the Inside?

Posted Oct-19-26 at 10:19 AM By Hank Feldman
Inside wear on trailer tires starts at the axle, not the tire. Read the pattern, check load and camber, and fix the cause first.

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What Are the Best Tires for Classic Motorcycles?

Posted Oct-19-26 at 9:28 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best classic motorcycle tire starts with the rim it rides on. Match the era, rim width, and speed rating, then choose the tread.

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Do Off-Road Wheels Have Enough Load Rating for a 3/4-Ton Truck?

Posted Oct-18-26 at 2:33 PM By Hank Feldman
Most 8-lug off-road wheels clear a 3/4-ton's axle; on 1-tons the margin can be 15 lb. Hank's load rating math, tire trap, and HD picks.

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Performance Tires and Wheels Under $150: Which Sizes Still Make the Cut?

Posted Oct-18-26 at 1:03 PM By Dennis Feldman
Rim size decides whether $150 buys a performance tire or wheel. See the cutoff by diameter, the track-only trap, and 8 verified picks.

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