Unbalanced tires are safe short term - but how long depends on the cause. A diagnostic table separating a thrown weight from a bent rim, bad belt, or bearing.
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Depends where it is bent and what it is made of. Real runout numbers, why heat straightening ruins cast wheels, and when to stop driving.
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Depends on the rate and the source. Real PSI-per-day thresholds, the 25 percent rule that overrides them, and how to find your leak in ten minutes.
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Depends on your lug count, and nobody tells you that. Real distance and speed limits for 4, 5, 6, and 8-lug wheels, from a shop that has seen it.
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Beads or weights? Dennis breaks down the physics, the ounce charts, and which balancing method your tires actually need.
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Tires rubbing when you turn or hit a bump? The six causes I see most at the shop, and the right fix for each, from a guy who's rolled a few fenders.
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Death wobble is a violent front-end shake in solid-axle trucks and Jeeps. See what triggers it, the role your tires play, and how to fix it for good.
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Balanced your tires but the car still shakes? Road force balancing measures what standard balancing can't. Here is how it works and when you need it.
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A 3-piece wheel has maintenance a one-piece never will, from assembly-bolt torque to the barrel seal and hardware care. Dennis covers what keeps a multi-piece wheel tight and true.
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Feathered tread isn't random. It's your alignment leaving evidence. Here's how to read the angle, find the cause, and stop it before the tire's gone.
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That high-pitched screech when you turn or brake isn't always a problem. Here's how to tell a harmless squeal from one that's costing you tires.
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Hank busts the tire maintenance myths that drain your wallet without protecting your tires, then tells you what actually keeps rubber on the road.
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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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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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The 2026 data-driven guide to wheel alignment costs — front vs 4-wheel pricing, service provider comparison (dealer vs tire chain vs independent), ADAS calibration premium, modified vehicle costs, lifetime alignment packages, and the true cost of skipping alignment.
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The 2026 data-driven guide to tire rotation frequency — specific mileage intervals by drivetrain (FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD, EV), time-based intervals, conditions that change the recommendation, and the engineering reasons behind each interval.
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2/32 is the legal minimum, but the safe replacement point depends on what you're driving through. Here's what each tread depth actually means.
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The 30-60-90 rule is the maintenance schedule most drivers never hear about — until it's too late. Here's what it covers at each mileage mark.
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Learn what wheel camber is, how camber angle affects tire wear and handling, and how to choose the right alignment settings for your vehicle.
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Learn what causes tire cupping, how to spot the symptoms, and how to choose tires that resist scalloping. Expert advice from Dennis Feldman at PPT.
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Learn how to maintain aftermarket tires and wheels with expert tips on pressure checks, rotation, cleaning, and installation from Performance Plus Tire.
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Discover 7 essential tire tools that pay for themselves fast. From pressure gages to plug kits, save hundreds on repairs and stay safe on the road.
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Learn when to replace your tires, check tread depth with the penny test, and spot warning signs. Expert tips on tire maintenance and safety.
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Learn the correct way to rotate tires with this mechanic's guide. Covers rotation patterns, intervals by drivetrain, tools needed, and step-by-step process.
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Learn when to use a tire plug vs patch for repairs. Discover why the plug-patch combo is the industry standard and when replacement is your only safe option.
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