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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
  • Dennis Feldman — Vice President & custom fitment specialist, writing about performance wheels, off-road setups, and tire tech. See profile

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What Questions to Ask When Buying New Tires? A Buyer's Guide

Posted Oct-31-25 at 3:44 PM By Dennis Feldman
Ask the right questions when buying new tires to save money and get perfect performance. Expert guide covers vehicle specs, tire types, costs, warranties, and safety ratings.

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What is the Lifespan of a Tire? From Purchase to Replacement

Posted Oct-24-25 at 1:26 PM By Dennis Feldman
Learn how long tires last, key factors affecting lifespan, and when to replace them. Expert tips for maximizing tire life and safety.

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When Should You Put Winter Tires On? Expert Guide to Perfect Timing

Posted Oct-20-25 at 5:40 PM By Dennis Feldman
Switch to winter tires at 45°F, not first snow. Get expert timing tips, storage advice, and safety insights to maximize traction and tire life.

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What is a Dangerous Temperature for Tires? Critical Safety Limits Explained

Posted Oct-06-25 at 12:31 PM By Hank Feldman
Learn the critical 195-200°F tire temperature threshold and proven prevention strategies. Discover how to spot dangerous heat buildup before blowouts occur.

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When Should Classic Car Tires Be Replaced? Your Complete Safety Checklist

Posted Sep-19-25 at 7:11 PM By Hank Feldman
Classic car tires age from the inside out—learn when to replace them, how to read DOT codes, spot dry rot, and stay safe with our simple checklist.

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Premium Whitewall Tire Brands Still Making Classic Beauties

Posted Sep-16-25 at 5:06 PM By Hank Feldman
Our guide to premium whitewall tire brands—what to expect in ride, warranty, sizes, and care—plus fitment tips, a comparison table, FAQs, and links to shop.

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How to Store Wheels and Tires: A Step-by-Step Guide for Seasonal Changes

Posted Sep-11-25 at 6:41 PM By Dennis Feldman
Protect your wheels and tires with Dennis Feldman’s expert storage guide. Step-by-step instructions to keep your investment safe and ready for every season.

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How to Fix a Flat Tire in 15 Minutes: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Posted Sep-03-25 at 6:54 PM By Hank Feldman
Step-by-step guide to fix a flat tire in 15 minutes—tools, safety, spare install, plug vs sealant, and when to call a pro. Stay safe and get rolling fast.

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How to Double Your Tire Life: A Mechanic's Guide to Smart Maintenance

Posted Aug-29-25 at 7:12 PM By Hank Feldman
Double your tire life with smart maintenance: monthly PSI checks, rotations, alignments, and better driving habits for safety, performance, and savings.

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TPMS Sensors: The Hidden Guardian of Your Vehicle's Safety

Posted Aug-27-25 at 4:42 PM By Hank Feldman
Understand how TPMS sensors prevent blowouts, improve fuel economy, and extend tire life—plus when to replace or relearn sensors.

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Tire Alignment vs Rotation vs Balancing: Which Service Does Your Car Need? [2025]

Posted Aug-25-25 at 6:47 PM By Hank Feldman
Know when you need tire rotation, wheel balancing, or alignment—symptoms, intervals, and benefits—to protect tire life, handling, and fuel economy.

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The Essential Guide to Tire Balancing: What Every Driver Must Know

Posted Aug-11-25 at 7:06 PM By Hank Feldman
Learn everything about tire balancing including warning signs, professional balancing methods, and how it differs from wheel alignment to keep your vehicle safe and performing at its best.

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How to Read Tire Wear Patterns: A Mechanic's Guide to Prevent Costly Repairs

Posted Aug-10-25 at 1:29 PM By Dennis Feldman
Understand tire wear patterns exactly as a mechanic would—decode alignment, suspension, inflation, and braking issues to prevent costly repairs and keep your vehicle safe.

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How to Patch a Tire Like a Pro: A Mechanic's Guide to Perfect Repairs

Posted Aug-08-25 at 7:03 PM By Hank Feldman
A pro mechanic’s guide to tire patching: when a puncture is repairable, the right tools, step-by-step repair process, re-mounting and testing, plus common safety mistakes to avoid.

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How to Torque Lug Nuts Perfectly: A Mechanic's Step-by-Step Guide

Posted Aug-05-25 at 7:53 PM By Dennis Feldman
Learn the professional method to torque lug nuts safely and correctly to prevent wheel damage or detachment. Follow this step-by-step guide by Hank Feldman.

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7 Ways Tires Are Bad for the Environment (And What You Can Do in 2025)

Posted Jul-09-25 at 7:46 PM By Dennis Feldman
Discover seven significant ways tires impact the environment and practical steps you can take in 2025 to reduce their harmful effects and promote sustainability.

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How to Double Your Tire Life: Essential Maintenance Tips That Save Money

Posted Jul-01-25 at 2:27 PM By Dennis Feldman
Learn how to double your tire life with essential maintenance tips. From checking tire pressure to better driving habits, save money and enhance vehicle performance.

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How to Perfect Your Wheel Alignment: A Mechanic's Guide to Longer Tire Life

Posted Jun-26-25 at 6:16 PM By Dennis Feldman
Learn how regular wheel alignment checks can save you money, improve gas mileage, and extend tire life. Discover the benefits and signs of misalignment.

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Buy Tires Online, support small and local business

Posted Mar-15-23 at 12:00 AM By Flynn
I am a typical "gas and go" type of driver. I really do not care how it all works as long as it does. However, I do have to buy tires. I recently had bald tires on my Mini Cooper (yes, it is true I do let it go that long oops!!). I decided to explore how difficult or easy it would be to purchase tires online. Being a small business myself I know that sector suffered much more than the big box stores during covid. I am a fan of Amazon, but I do have some reservations about what I buy from them. [...more]

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How to Fix Chrome Rims

Posted Sep-05-22 at 12:00 AM By Jackie
The best way to ensure that your chrome rims will last for a long time, and not incur any damages is by regular and proper maintenance of them.  One of the problems with chrome wheels, can that be a costly issue to deal with, is that once a chip happens in the rim--a chip that goes through the chrome plate and down to the metal, the only way to repair it is to remove the wheel entirely, sand it down and get it re-dipped in chrome. This can be a bit costly, but is necessary when one wants that p [...more]

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Video: To Stud or Not to Stud Your Winter Tires

Posted Jan-07-18 at 12:00 AM By Flynn
Many people have different preferences with regards to whether or not they prefer to stud their tires for the winter. This video discusses how tires are studded and the pros and cons of studding tires. Should you stud your own tires? It depends. Watch the video and check out this blog post to help you weigh your options and see if studding is the best decision for you and your vehicle this winter.

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What is the TPMS of a Honda?

Posted Nov-03-17 at 12:00 AM By Flynn
The tire pressure monitoring system, or TPMS, is designed to alert you when a tire’s pressure has become significantly low. Maintaining proper tire pressure is critical to safe driving and fuel economy. On select models, the multi-information display will indicate which tire is low, along with a check tire pressure message. On all models, a low tire pressure indicator, in the shape in the tire cross-section will light on the instrument panel. In either case, you should stop and check the tires [...more]

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How To Change Your Tire - Video

Posted Apr-10-17 at 12:00 AM By Flynn
A nice video showing you how to change your tire when a flat occurs. Information includes using the jack, hubcap removal, unfastening the nuts, removing the old tire, installing the new tire, tightening the nuts, lowering the jack and more.

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Crucial Tire Maintenance - Video

Posted Jun-10-16 at 12:00 AM By Jackie
Many people have little knowledge about maintaining their tires, or are ill equipped to deal with an emergency tire situation. Here is a video showing some tips:

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