On a stock Crosstrek, 225/65R17 is the clean limit and 235/65R17 is the edge. See how year, wheel, Wilderness and AWD change it.
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Going from 225/60R18 to 235/60R18? On an AWD crossover it's all four or none. Hank Feldman covers load index, rim width, and rub.
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Bigger tires can't void your whole truck warranty. They can cost you specific claims, and how far past factory size you go decides which.
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Not on a 2016-2023 Tacoma without cutting the cab mount. A 2024-and-newer gets close. Here's what a leveling kit doesn't fix.
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Yes, at stock height on any 2008-and-newer Sequoia. The catch is the air: on a 2008-2022, an LT 33 needs about 43 psi, not 33.
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It's only 0.14 inch taller. What matters is the 245/75R17 on your placard: a passenger tire on a Jeep, Load Range E on a 3/4-ton.
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About 30 inches. 235/70R17 and 255/65R17 clear stock. The tallest size that fits is an LT tire, and that's the wrong pick for a Maverick.
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About $2,800 to $6,200 for most trucks. The tires are the easy part; whether your truck needs a level, a lift or gears sets the bill.
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Not below your placard. A load index is rated at one pressure, so XL tires, plus sizes, P-metric on trucks and HL tires change the math.
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Studded tire season is set by the state you drive in, not the weather. Every state's window, the bans, and what a late swap costs.
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Some all-terrain tires are good in snow and some aren't. The snowflake mark and the tread you have left decide which one you're driving on.
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$1,000 for 4 tires is premium money on a sedan and barely enough on a 3/4-ton. Here's where your size lands and what to watch.
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Same tire line, same height, bigger rim: expect 12% to 45% more per tire. Here is where the size tax hits and how to dodge it.
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South Carolina leads, but plant counts mislead. See which states build the most tires per day and which U.S. plants are closing.
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Brand lists can't tell you where your tire was built. The exact size and its plant code can. Here's how to check any tire you buy.
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Who makes vintage car tires? The name on the sidewall often isn't the factory. Hank Feldman sorts the real makers by car and era.
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The best classic motorcycle tire starts with the rim it rides on. Match the era, rim width, and speed rating, then choose the tread.
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Most 8-lug off-road wheels clear a 3/4-ton's axle; on 1-tons the margin can be 15 lb. Hank's load rating math, tire trap, and HD picks.
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Rim size decides whether $150 buys a performance tire or wheel. See the cutoff by diameter, the track-only trap, and 8 verified picks.
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Your brakes, not your bolt pattern, decide if 18s fit a Mustang, Challenger or Camaro. Hank's rule plus 3 proven packages.
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Going from 20s to 22s can drop your tire load index from 115 to 111. See 4 popular 22-inch packages and the specs that close the gap.
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300 for 4 tires is a solid deal in a 15-inch size and nearly impossible in a 19-inch. Here is what $300 really buys in your size.
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The wheel decides how a tire goes on. Drop center side, TPMS sensor and wheel build set the method, and bead seating stops at 40 psi.
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The 245/65R17 vs 255/60R18 answer turns on one number stamped next to the size: the load index. Here's how to read it before you buy.
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Replace the two most worn tires, usually the fronts, and mount the new pair on the rear. But the two you keep decide if two will do.
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