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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 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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5x4.75 Bolt Pattern (5x120.65): What Cars Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-07-26 at 12:39 PM By Hank Feldman
The 5x4.75 bolt pattern equals 5x120.65mm. Here are the classic GM cars that use it, and why 5x120 is not the same thing.

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What Are Wide Oval Tires? The Muscle Car Legend, Decoded

Posted Jul-01-26 at 10:31 AM By Hank Feldman
Wide Oval tires put the muscle in muscle cars. Here is what they are, how to read the old F70-14 sizes, and which ones fit your classic. - Hank

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What Are Pro Street Tires?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 1:30 PM By Hank Feldman
What are pro street tires? Hank breaks down the skinny-front, big-meat-rear setup, how big you can go before tubbing, and which DOT tires actually hook.

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What Is a Gasser Stance?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 12:41 PM By Hank Feldman
What is a gasser stance? Hank breaks down the straight-axle, nose-high look, the big-and-little wheel and tire formula, and how to build it right.

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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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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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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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Drum-to-Disc Brake Conversion: What Most Guys Get Wrong About Wheel Fitment

Posted May-27-26 at 2:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Bolt on a disc brake kit and your 14-inch steelies won't clear the caliper. Hank Feldman explains the clearance math, the bolt-pattern trap, and the wheels that actually fit the most common conversion kits.

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How to Free a Stuck Wheel: 40 Years of Shop Tricks That Actually Work

Posted May-27-26 at 1:08 PM By Hank Feldman
Lug nuts off, wheel won't budge — Hank Feldman walks through why it happens, the six methods to free it without damaging the rim, and the prevention step most shops skip on reinstall.

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Wheels and Tires for Classic Mopar: A Builder's Guide

Posted May-26-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks through the right wheel and tire setup for classic Mopar muscle — bolt patterns, period picks, drag options, and restomod choices.

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Setting Up a Restomod: Wheels and Tires That Actually Work

Posted May-26-26 at 10:36 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks through how to set up wheels and tires on a restomod build — sizing, brake clearance, load ratings, and the products that actually work.

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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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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 Wheels and Tires for Pony Cars in 2026

Posted May-13-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
The complete 2026 guide to picking wheels and tires for Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger pony cars — staggered vs square setups, generation-specific sizing, brake clearance considerations, and 10 specific picks from a guy who's been bolting wheels on these cars since 1965.

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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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What Are Off-Road Wheels? A Plain-English Guide to What's Different and What Matters

Posted Apr-16-26 at 9:01 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman explains what makes off-road wheels different from regular wheels, which features actually matter on the trail, and which ones are just marketing.

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Big Meats Out Back: The Muscle Car Staggered Wheel and Tire Guide

Posted Apr-14-26 at 10:30 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman walks you through staggered wheel and tire setups for classic muscle cars — proven combos, backspacing tips, and the sizes that actually fit.

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15, 17, or 18 Inch Wheels on a Muscle Car — Which Size Actually Looks Right?

Posted Apr-13-26 at 1:06 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman breaks down how 15, 17, and 18 inch wheels change your muscle car's proportions, handling, and tire options — with real size pairings for every build.

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How to Measure Backspacing on Classic Car Rims: A Step-by-Step Guide That Gets It Right

Posted Apr-07-26 at 11:27 AM By Dennis Feldman
Learn exactly how to measure backspacing on classic car rims with Dennis Feldman's step-by-step guide. Includes offset conversion, common mistakes, and top recommendations.

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How to Choose Nissan Armada Aftermarket Wheels: The Ultimate Fitment Guide

Posted Mar-09-26 at 11:35 AM By Dennis Feldman
Learn how to choose Nissan Armada aftermarket wheels by generation, bolt pattern, offset, and tire size for perfect fitment every time.

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How to Choose Cadillac Escalade Aftermarket Wheels: The Ultimate Guide for Perfect Fitment

Posted Feb-21-26 at 12:07 PM By Dennis Feldman
Learn how to choose Cadillac Escalade aftermarket wheels with our fitment guide covering bolt patterns, offset specs, wheel types, and sizing for 22-26 inch setups.

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How to Choose Jeep Gladiator Aftermarket Wheels: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted Feb-04-26 at 11:29 AM By Dennis Feldman
Learn how to choose the right aftermarket wheels for your Jeep Gladiator with our complete guide covering fitment specs, offset, tire sizing, and suspension compatibility.

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Aftermarket Tesla Wheels: Everything You Need To Know

Posted Jan-29-26 at 2:05 PM By Hank Feldman
Discover how aftermarket Tesla wheels impact range, performance, and style. Learn specs, fitment tips, and top picks for Model 3, Y, S, and X upgrades.

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