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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.

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  • Hank Feldman — Founder & hot rod expert, sharing classic car knowledge, restoration tips, and vintage wheel insights. See profile
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9 Best Wheels for Classic Trucks — Hank's Picks

Posted May-18-26 at 2:17 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank's 9 favorite wheels for C10s, F100s, and squarebody builds — period-correct picks, restomod options, and the value plays that actually work.

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Putting Modern Tires on a Classic Car: A Buyer's Guide for Real Drivers

Posted May-18-26 at 1:30 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks through what to look for when fitting modern radials to a classic — sizing, wheel fit, and the picks that actually work on the road.

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Hot Rod Wheel and Tire Guide in 2026

Posted May-14-26 at 6:41 PM By Hank Feldman
The complete 2026 guide to picking wheels and tires for hot rods — traditional period-correct, street rod, and pro-touring aesthetic categories, big-and-little staggered sizing, and 10 specific picks from a guy who's been bolting wheels on hot rods for 60 years.

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Best Tires for Muscle Cars in 2026

Posted May-14-26 at 1:51 PM By Hank Feldman
The 2026 guide to picking tires for muscle cars across street performance, all-season daily, drag strip, autocross, and classic period-correct use cases — 8 specific picks from a guy who's been bolting tires on Boss 302s, Hemi Cudas, and modern Hellcats for 60 years.

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7 Best Wheel Brands for Muscle Cars in 2026

Posted May-11-26 at 1:31 PM By Hank Feldman
The 7 wheel brands that earned their position in 2026 — American Racing, Cragar, Wheel Vintiques, US Mags, Ridler, Foose, and Vision — picked apart by someone who's been bolting them on muscle cars since the originals rolled off dealer lots.

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7 Best Classic Muscle Car Rims for 2026 Hank's Picks

Posted May-07-26 at 4:36 PM By Hank Feldman
The seven classic muscle car rims that earned their spot in 2026 — Cragar S/S, Torq Thrust II, Magnum 500, Smoothie, Rally II, Salt Flat, and Halibrand — picked by someone who's been bolting them on since the originals rolled off dealer lots.

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Knockoff Wheels: Why Classic Cars Came With a Lead Hammer in the Trunk

Posted May-01-26 at 12:58 PM By Hank Feldman
Knockoff wheels use one nut, splined hubs, and side-specific threads. Here's how they work, why they were banned, and whether to run them today.

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Why Did Classic Cars Have 14 and 15 Inch Wheels? The Engineering Story

Posted Apr-21-26 at 2:27 PM By Dennis Feldman
Classic cars weren't built on small wheels for style. Drum brakes, bias-ply tires, steel stamping limits, and rolling diameter math dictated the specs — here's the full engineering picture.

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What Are Deep Dish Wheels? A Hot Rodder's Take on the Classic Look

Posted Apr-21-26 at 12:09 PM By Hank Feldman
Deep dish wheels built the Pro Street era and still define hot rod stance today. Here's what they are, where they came from, and how to run them right.

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Which Whitewall Width Is Correct for Your Car? The Era-by-Era Guide

Posted Apr-15-26 at 2:38 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman maps the correct whitewall tire width to every era from the 1930s through the 1970s — with specific widths by year, make, and trim level.

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Antique Car Tire Sizes Decoded: What Those Old Numbers Actually Mean

Posted Apr-15-26 at 2:07 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman translates every vintage tire sizing system into plain English — clincher, balloon, numeric, and metric — with conversion tables for the most popular antique cars.

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The Antique Car Tire Buyer's Guide: From Brass Era to Post-War

Posted Apr-15-26 at 1:49 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman walks you through antique car tire sizing, construction types, and the best brands for every era — from brass era clinchers to post-war whitewalls.

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7 Classic Car Wheel Styles That Never Go Out of Fashion

Posted Apr-12-26 at 3:13 PM By Hank Feldman
From smoothies to billet, Hank Feldman walks you through the 7 iconic wheel styles that define classic car culture — and which one belongs on your build.

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Why Is It Called Mags? The Real Story Behind the Name Everyone Uses Wrong

Posted Mar-26-26 at 12:14 PM By Dennis Feldman
Everyone calls their wheels mags — but almost nobody knows why. Here's the full history of how magnesium racing wheels became the most misunderstood term in automotive.

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What is the Difference Between Bias Ply and Radial Tires for Classic Cars? Everything You Need to Know

Posted Mar-23-26 at 12:51 PM By Hank Feldman
Learn the key differences between bias ply and radial tires for classic cars. Expert guidance on construction, performance, and choosing the right tire type for your restoration.

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Steel vs Aluminum Wheels for Classic Cars Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Posted Mar-23-26 at 12:22 PM By Dennis Feldman
Expert comparison of steel vs aluminum wheels for classic cars. Learn weight, cost, durability differences, and which wheel material best suits your restoration project.

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Can You Still Buy Cragar SS Wheels? From 1964 to Today

Posted Jan-05-26 at 12:37 PM By Dennis Feldman
Discover if Cragar SS wheels are still made today, where to buy authentic originals or new production, and what makes these iconic muscle car wheels legendary since 1964.

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American Racing Rally Wheels: Classic Performance Meets Modern Engineering (Tested)

Posted Dec-08-25 at 1:43 PM By Hank Feldman
Discover American Racing VN327 Rally Wheels—classic muscle car styling meets modern engineering. Available in 17", 18", 20" with custom fitment options.

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American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels Review: Classic Looks Meet Modern Performance

Posted Dec-08-25 at 12:55 PM By Dennis Feldman
Explore our guide to American Racing Torq Thrust wheels. Compare variants, specs, and fitment options for your classic muscle car or modern restomod build.

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Are Intro Wheels Any Good? Surprising Quality Test Findings

Posted Nov-19-25 at 4:41 PM By Hank Feldman
Discover if Intro wheels deliver premium quality through our testing. Forged aluminum construction, unlimited customization, and real performance data for classic cars and custom builds.

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What are the Different Types of Classic Car Tires?

Posted Nov-18-25 at 1:22 PM By Hank Feldman
Discover the 5 main types of classic car tires—bias-ply, radial, bias-look radial, whitewall, and performance. Expert guidance on choosing the right tires for your vintage automobile.

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What is Considered the Holy Grail of Muscle Cars?

Posted Nov-18-25 at 12:26 PM By Dennis Feldman
Discover the ultimate holy grail muscle cars including the 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Convertible. Explore what makes these rare legends worth millions at auction.

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Why Did They Quit Making White Wall Tires? The Hidden Story Finally Revealed

Posted Nov-11-25 at 11:26 AM By Hank Feldman
Discover why white wall tires vanished from mainstream production. Learn the real story behind manufacturing costs, performance issues, and changing consumer preferences that ended this iconic automotive era.

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Posted in: Classic Cars

Radial vs Bias-Ply Tires for Classic Cars: Pros and Cons

Posted Nov-02-25 at 11:48 AM By Dennis Feldman
Radial or bias-ply tires for your classic car? Learn construction differences, performance factors, and which type suits your driving needs best.

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What Are Rally Wheels? The Racing Wheel Guide

Posted Oct-22-25 at 2:50 PM By Dennis Feldman
Rally wheels deliver racing-proven durability and brake cooling that standard wheels can't match. Learn why these iconic five-slot designs still dominate performance builds.

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