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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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Why Are My Tires Rubbing? Causes and Fixes

Posted Jul-16-26 at 12:44 PM By Hank Feldman
Tires rubbing when you turn or hit a bump? The six causes I see most at the shop, and the right fix for each, from a guy who's rolled a few fenders.

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What Causes Death Wobble? Diagnosis and Fixes

Posted Jul-16-26 at 12:20 PM By Dennis Feldman
Death wobble is a violent front-end shake in solid-axle trucks and Jeeps. See what triggers it, the role your tires play, and how to fix it for good.

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What size is a 265 65R18 tire?

Posted Jul-15-26 at 9:32 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 265 65R18 tire measures 31.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on an 18 inch wheel. Conversion chart, 265 70R18 comparison, and upgrade sizes inside.

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Big 'n' Littles: The Hot Rod Stance Formula

Posted Jul-15-26 at 9:08 AM By Hank Feldman
Big 'n' littles are the hot rod formula: skinny fronts, fat rears, instant rubber rake. Hank breaks down the classic combos and the exact tires to run.

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What size is a 275 60R20 in inches?

Posted Jul-15-26 at 8:55 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 275 60R20 measures 33 inches tall and 10.8 inches wide on a 20 inch wheel. Full conversion chart, substitutes, and the trucks that run this size.

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What Are Artillery Wheels? From Cannon Carriages to Hot Rods

Posted Jul-15-26 at 8:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Artillery wheels: scalloped steel classics born on cannon carriages and made famous by 1930s Detroit. Hank covers the history and the best picks today.

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Automotive Industry Trends: Performance & Track Edition 2026

Posted Jul-14-26 at 2:02 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis maps the seven performance and track trends defining 2026: the 200TW arms race, EV track tires, flow-formed wheels, and where prices are headed.

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Tri-Five Chevy Wheels and Tires: The 1955-57 Setup Guide

Posted Jul-14-26 at 1:24 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank's tri-five Chevy setup guide: stock 1955-57 wheel and tire specs, modern sizes that fit, and the wheels that nail every classic look.

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What Cars Have a 5x110 Bolt Pattern? The Complete Fitment Guide

Posted Jul-14-26 at 1:07 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis breaks down the 5x110 bolt pattern: every GM, Saab, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo that uses it, exact specs, and what will and will not interchange.

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How to Build a Truck or SUV Wheel and Tire Package That Actually Fits

Posted Jul-14-26 at 12:25 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks you through building a truck or SUV wheel and tire package that bolts up right - sizes, tire types, and combos that will not rub.

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What Is the Best Color for Car Rims?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 11:40 AM By Dennis Feldman
Silver and gunmetal flatter almost any paint, but the best rim color depends on your car. Dennis pairs every finish with the paint it works on.

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What Are the Best Wheels for a Black Car?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 11:16 AM By Hank Feldman
Black, bronze, gunmetal, or chrome? Hank walks through which wheel colors and finishes make black paint pop, with real picks for every style.

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What Is the Best Brand of Tire?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 10:59 AM By Dennis Feldman
Michelin tops the 2026 rankings, but the best tire brand depends on how you drive. Dennis breaks down the premium, value, and enthusiast tiers.

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Should New Tires Go on the Front or the Back?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 10:30 AM By Hank Feldman
New tires go on the rear axle, even on front-wheel drive. Hank breaks down why the back wins, when to buy two vs. four, and what fits your ride.

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Are Gold Wheels Real Gold? A Guide to Finishes and Fitment

Posted Jul-10-26 at 2:32 PM By Dennis Feldman
Gold wheels are a finish, not a metal. Here is how painted, PVD, and plated gold differ, which lasts, the styles that fit your build, and how to care for them.

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What Are Cheater Slicks, and Are They Street Legal?

Posted Jul-10-26 at 2:13 PM By Hank Feldman
Cheater slicks are drag slicks with just enough tread to stay street legal. Here is the pie-crust history, the fitment, and what to run on a hot rod.

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What Is a 5x130 Bolt Pattern? Cars, Fitment, and Wheels That Fit

Posted Jul-10-26 at 1:53 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x130 bolt pattern is the Porsche fit, also on VW, Audi, and Mercedes vans. Here is what fits, the hub bore catch, and the wheels that bolt on.

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Wire Wheels and True Knock-Offs: A Classic Car Buyer's Guide

Posted Jul-10-26 at 1:09 PM By Hank Feldman
Wire wheels still turn heads on classics, lowriders, and hot rods. Here is how knock-offs and bolt-ons mount, what they cost, and which set fits.

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What Cars Have a 5x139.7 (5x5.5) Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jul-09-26 at 11:01 AM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x139.7 (5x5.5) bolt pattern runs on the Dodge Ram 1500, older Ford and Jeep trucks, and more. Dennis covers the full vehicle list and how to confirm fit.

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What Are Considered Off-Road Tires?

Posted Jul-09-26 at 10:24 AM By Hank Feldman
Off-road tires earn the name with deep tread, tough sidewalls, and real bite. Hank breaks down what counts, the three families, and which fit your rig.

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6x114.3 Bolt Pattern (6x4.5): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-08-26 at 12:25 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 6x114.3 bolt pattern is the same as 6x4.5 inches. Here are the Nissan trucks and SUVs that use it, and why it is not 5x114.3 or 6x5.5.

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5x5 Bolt Pattern (5x127): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-08-26 at 12:04 PM By Hank Feldman
The 5x5 bolt pattern equals 5x127mm. Here are the classic GM trucks and Jeeps that use it, and why 5x114.3 and 5x120 do not fit.

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What Size Is a 235/55R18? Specs, Fitment, and Cost

Posted Jul-08-26 at 11:41 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 235/55R18 stands about 28.2 inches tall. Here are the specs, what crossovers use it, whether 55 is low profile, and what a set costs.

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245/45R18 in Inches: How Tall It Is, What Fits, and Cost

Posted Jul-08-26 at 11:23 AM By Hank Feldman
A 245/45R18 stands about 26.7 inches tall. Here is what it means, what cars use it, whether you can run a 235, and what a set costs.

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5x108 Bolt Pattern (5x4.25): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-07-26 at 1:23 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x108 bolt pattern equals 5x4.25 inches. Here are the vehicles that use it, the center bore, and whether a 5x108 fits a 5x110.

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