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The Hidden Story Behind Classic Muscle Car Rims: From Steel to Style Muscle car rims can completely transform a vehicle's appearance. They remain one of the quickest and least expensive ways to dramatically change your car's look. The rise of these iconic wheels from automotive design's early days never fails to amaze me. The 1950s and 60s brought dramatic changes to the wheel design scene with alloy wheels making their debut. Most vehicles used stamped steel disks that had replaced tr [...more]

Tuner Wheels Tested: What Pro Racers Don't Tell You About Track Performance Tuner wheels have changed track performance across the aftermarket, with over 1 million wheels and tires now in the hands of enthusiasts. Most professional racers keep quiet about one thing though—the right set can completely change how your vehicle handles, accelerates, and stops. Look past the visual appeal and you'll find custom tuner wheels pack serious customization options that boost your car's capabilities [...more]

Best Tires for Sports Cars: What Pro Drivers Won't Tell You Sports car tires trace their DNA straight back to professional racing circuits, where every tenth of a second counts. After years of helping customers find the perfect match for their performance vehicles, we've watched how the right high-performance tires can completely change how a sports car grips the pavement and tackles those challenging corners. These purpose-built tires deliver the kind of responsiveness that makes every dri [...more]

Find The Best Selection of Military Tires at Performance Plus Tire Military tires represent a serious investment – you're looking at anywhere from $200 for two STA Superlugs up to $1,000 for a set of five Firestone military tread tires. The key is finding a supplier who knows these specialized tires inside and out.That's where we come in. At Performance Plus Tire, we've built our reputation on competitive pricing and the kind of service that military vehicle enthusiasts actually n [...more]

Racing Wheels Tested: What Pro Drivers Won't Tell You (2025 Review) Racing wheels can save you anywhere from 10% to 50% off major brands [‐1], but what exactly makes them worth the investment?The truth about performance tires & wheels goes much deeper than what professional drivers typically share with the public. You'll find entry-level options starting at just $57 for 15-inch wheels [‐1] and premium Boyd Coddington designs beginning at $129 [‐1], but racing wheels and tires of [...more]

15 Best Truck Wheels for Off-Road Performance in 2025 Picking the perfect truck wheels shouldn't feel like solving a puzzle when you're staring at endless options. Your wheels determine everything from how confidently you tackle rocky ledges to how smoothly you power through muddy trails—and they need to look the part too.Years of working with off-road enthusiasts has taught us exactly what separates great wheels from average ones. This guide covers the 15 top-performing truck wheels bu [...more]

7 Ways Tires Are Bad for the Environment (And What You Can Do in 2025) Here's a question that might surprise you: are tires bad for the environment? The short answer is yes, and the reasons go far beyond what most people realize. Even as we move toward greener transportation options, we're still rolling on conventional synthetic rubber tires that create serious environmental challenges.The numbers tell quite a story. Every year, manufacturers produce about 3 billion new tires worldwide, [...more]

How to Choose the Right Tires for Your Car: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Your tires make all the difference when it comes to safety, performance, and how much you spend at the gas pump. Choosing the right tires for your car isn't just about finding something that fits – it's about finding the perfect match for how you drive.We know tire shopping can feel overwhelming. You've got different tread patterns, various compounds, and those confusing sidewall numbers staring back at y [...more]

7 Hidden Pros and Cons of Run Flat Tires [Expert Guide 2025] Every three to four days, someone in the U.S. is killed or injured while changing a tire on the roadside. This stark reality is exactly why we want to walk you through the pros and cons of run flat tires before your next tire purchase.Run flat tires give you the ability to keep driving up to 50 miles at speeds of 50 mph even after a puncture. What makes this possible? Their ultra-stiff sidewalls are engineered to sup [...more]

Are Firestone Tires Good? Honest Review After 50,000 Miles (2025) Will Firestone tires handle everything your daily driving throws at them? This question pops up every time you're tire shopping, and honestly, it should. Consumer Reports puts more than 40 tire models through their paces each year, testing around 800 tires in the process. We decided to take a different approach – tracking real-world performance over serious mileage.Firestone holds a solid chunk of the North American tire [...more]

The Truth About Lower Tire Pressure: What Real Data Actually Shows Here's something that might surprise you: 83% of drivers struggle with proper tire pressure management. Most people follow the old-school thinking that cranking up tire pressure automatically means better performance and efficiency. But here's where it gets interesting—our real-world testing tells a completely different story.We've put tires through their paces using roll-down tests and power meter measurements, and th [...more]

The Hidden Story Behind Automotive Trends: Classic to Modern Wheels (2026) Automotive trends have shifted dramatically, and wheel sizes tell the whole story. SUVs, performance cars, and luxury sedans now roll on 22-inch and 23-inch options as their go-to choice. This size evolution runs deeper than just looks—hybrid car sales are set to surge over 23% in 2025, while EV markets will crack the 10% mark for new sales.Style and sustainability drive today's wheel choices more than ever before. [...more]

Futuristic Tires in 2026: Smart Materials That Adapt While You Drive The tire industry is bringing some pretty exciting changes your way. Airless tires that could last your entire vehicle's lifetime aren't just concepts anymore—they're getting real testing and development. Hankook's iFlex airless tire has already completed its initial testing phases with solid results that show this technology works.But airless isn't the only game-changer coming. Smart tires that keep track of your tire [...more]

Automotive Industry Trends: Custom Wheel Edition 2026 The custom wheel world is changing fast, and 2026 promises to be the most exciting year yet. Art meets engineering meets pure performance, and the results are nothing short of impressive. What started as simple wheel upgrades has evolved into something much bigger—a complete rethink of how wheels can transform your vehicle.The trend momentum really picked up steam during 2025, with luxury brands like Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche setti [...more]

Your Complete Guide to Saving Money on Wheel and Tire Packages in 2025 Buying wheel and tire packages for cars, trucks, and SUVs stands as one of the biggest investments a vehicle owner makes. Yet three out of four owners make at least one mistake that gets pricey during the selection process. These mistakes pack a punch - the average fix costs $800, without counting any damage to the vehicle. Many buyers skip over key factors that matter most. The perfect tire package needs [...more]

Statistics and news stories often don’t match up. For as much as shark attack fatalities (10/yr) are televised, you’re far more likely to be killed by your bathtub (over 300/yr), for example. Feel free to go swimming, but you might want to rethink taking a bath. Across the country, the driver’s license is a rite of passage, and tens of thousands of teens will get their learner’s permits or driver’s licenses and ask, “Parental Unit, can I borrow the keys?” or “Can I go with my BFF to the mall?” [...more]

There's a reason that police departments around the country start cracking down on drunk drivers at this time of year. The holiday season is a time of celebration and cheer and lots of parties with lots of alcohol.  That means more drunk and impaired drivers on the road increasing the risk of accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is designed to combat this trend.  On December 1st, President Obama issued a proclamation calling on Americans to act [...more]

There are roughly 260 million vehicles in the United States. A public with lots of vehicles unfortunately has a lot of vehicle accidents. These collisions disproportionately injure and kill teenagers. In response to a dire situation, Congress established the third week of October as National Teen Driver Safety Week. This year it takes place October 18th – 24th. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14 – 18 year olds [...more]

On average, 30 people are killed by drunk drivers every day in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While accidents happen, the sad fact is drunk driving is not an accident; it is the result of poor choices. Like many other poor choices, drunk driving is a preventable crime. To this effect, the President of the United States designates each December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is [...more]

This week, June 2nd - 8th, is National Tire Safety Week.  Every year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages motorists to check their tires and educate themselves about tire safety. The importance of being "TireWise" is more critical than you might think. Over 10,000 tire-related crashes occur in the US every year and nearly 200 people die as a result.  Aside from the "life and death" stakes, Americans add almost 3 billion (yes, billion) miles to their tires eac [...more]