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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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What Cars Have a 6x135 Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 1:08 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 6x135 bolt pattern is Ford and Lincoln only — F-150, Expedition, and Navigator. Here's every vehicle, the specs, and why it's not the same as 6x139.7.

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What Wheels Make a Rat Rod? The Steelie and Patina Look

Posted Jun-26-26 at 12:41 PM By Hank Feldman
Rat rod wheels are painted or raw steel — Soft 8s, smoothies, and artillery wheels in black or patina, dressed with dog dish caps. Here's how to nail the look.

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What is a 275/60R15 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:27 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 275/60R15 measures 28.0 inches tall and 10.83 inches wide on a 15-inch wheel. Here's its inch conversion, equivalents, and how it compares to 255 and 285.

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What is a 33x12.50R17 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:04 AM By Hank Feldman
A 33x12.50R17 stands 33 inches tall, 12.5 wide, on a tall 8-inch sidewall. Here's its metric equivalent and how it really compares to 285/70R17.

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Are Curva Wheels Any Good? A Fitment Specialist's Honest Take

Posted Jun-25-26 at 12:07 PM By Dennis Feldman
Are Curva wheels worth it? Dennis breaks down flow-forged construction, fitment, finishes, and where the CFF line beats cast wheels — and where it doesn't.

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Are U.S. Wheel Steel Wheels Any Good? A Builder's Honest Take

Posted Jun-25-26 at 11:29 AM By Hank Feldman
U.S. Wheel has stamped out classic steel rims in California for 40 years. A longtime builder breaks down the quality, styles, and what to watch for.

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Are Hercules Tires Any Good?

Posted Jun-25-26 at 10:28 AM By Dennis Feldman
Are Hercules tires worth it? Our fitment specialist breaks down the lineup, warranties, real strengths, and what to watch for before you buy.

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Are Diamond Back Tires Any Good? What 50 Years of Whitewalls Taught Me

Posted Jun-25-26 at 9:42 AM By Hank Feldman
Diamond Back puts classic whitewall, redline, and goldline looks on modern radials. Here's Hank's honest take on the ride, the cost, and the wait.

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Are XXR Wheels Any Good? A Fitment Specialist's Technical Breakdown

Posted Jun-24-26 at 1:10 PM By Dennis Feldman
XXR wheels are everywhere on stance and JDM builds — but do the specs hold up? A fitment specialist breaks down construction, fitment, and where they shine.

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Are Ridler Wheels Any Good? An Old-School Builder's Honest Take

Posted Jun-24-26 at 12:50 PM By Hank Feldman
Ridler wheels nail that vintage muscle look on a budget — but do they hold up? A veteran builder's honest take on quality, fitment, and what to watch for.

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Are Kelly Tires Any Good? A Fitment Specialist's Data-Driven Verdict

Posted Jun-24-26 at 12:25 PM By Dennis Feldman
Kelly tires deliver Goodyear-backed engineering at a value price. A fitment specialist breaks down the Edge and Safari lines and where they shine.

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Are BFGoodrich Tires Any Good? A Shop Owner's Honest Take After 40 Years

Posted Jun-24-26 at 11:58 AM By Hank Feldman
BFGoodrich built its name in the dirt and on the strip, but are they worth your money today? A veteran shop owner's honest verdict on every line.

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Are Wheel Vintiques Wheels Good? The Fitment and Finish Facts for Your Restoration

Posted Jun-23-26 at 12:36 PM By Dennis Feldman
Wheel Vintiques builds OE-correct reproduction wheels, but are they any good? Dennis breaks down the quality, fitment specs, and how to balance them right.

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Are Cragar Wheels Any Good? An Honest Verdict After 40 Years in the Shop

Posted Jun-23-26 at 12:07 PM By Hank Feldman
Cragar's five-spoke look is timeless, but are they actually good wheels? Hank breaks down the quality, the chrome-care truth, and who should buy a set.

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Are Nexen Tires Any Good? A Data-Driven Look at the Value Brand

Posted Jun-23-26 at 11:07 AM By Dennis Feldman
Nexen has built tires in Korea since 1942 — zero U.S. recalls and Porsche OEM fitment. A spec-by-spec look at whether they're worth it.

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Are Kumho Tires Any Good? An Old Shop Hand's Honest Take

Posted Jun-23-26 at 10:19 AM By Hank Feldman
Kumho has built tires in Korea since 1960 — but are they good, or just cheap? A shop-floor breakdown of value, tread life, and which models to buy.

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What Is a Tire Bead Seat — and What Does the Safety Hump Do?

Posted Jun-22-26 at 12:32 PM By Dennis Feldman
The bead seat and safety hump are the unsung rim features that keep your tire sealed and seated — even when pressure drops. Here's how they work.

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What Is a Wheel's Load Rating — and Is Yours High Enough?

Posted Jun-22-26 at 12:13 PM By Dennis Feldman
Every wheel is built to carry a maximum load — a different number from your tire's rating. How to find it, read it, and know yours is high enough.

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G-Body Wheels and Tires: Getting the Regal, Monte SS, and Cutlass Right

Posted Jun-22-26 at 11:53 AM By Hank Feldman
Every 1978–88 G-body — Regal, Monte SS, Cutlass, Grand National — shares one bolt pattern. How to pick wheels, size tires, and nail the stance.

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6061 vs A356: What Your Wheels Are Actually Made Of

Posted Jun-22-26 at 11:17 AM By Dennis Feldman
Cast wheels use A356, forged use 6061 — and the gap is bigger than it looks. What each alloy does, what T6 means, and which belongs on your build.

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What Tires Are 100% Made in America? A Straight Answer

Posted Jun-19-26 at 12:51 PM By Hank Feldman
Only two brands build tires 100% in the USA. Hank explains the truth about American-made tires and how to verify origin with the DOT code.

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What Is the #1 Rated Tire? The Honest Answer, by Category

Posted Jun-19-26 at 12:25 PM By Dennis Feldman
Wondering what the #1 rated tire is? There's no single winner. Here's the top-rated tire in every category, with Dennis Feldman's real fitment picks.

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What Are Slot Mag Wheels? The Story Behind the Five Slots

Posted Jun-19-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman on slot mag wheels: what the five-slot design is, why we call them mags, and how to run a set on your classic build today.

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Concave Wheels: Shallow, Deep, and Where the Brake Clearance Comes From

Posted Jun-19-26 at 10:58 AM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman breaks down concave wheel geometry, the shallow-to-deep spectrum, and how concavity affects brake caliper clearance and fitment.

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What Are Smoothie Wheels, and Why Do Customs Love Them?

Posted Jun-18-26 at 12:45 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank breaks down smoothie wheels — the clean, spokeless classic look, steel versus billet, baby moons and caps, and how to get the right stance on your build.

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