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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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Are Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Good Tires?

Posted Jul-24-26 at 12:31 PM By Hank Feldman
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is a terrific tire with one blind spot, and a set of parentheses on the sidewall worth 15,000 miles.

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Are Continental TrueContact Tour 54 Tires Good? One Letter Decides

Posted Jul-24-26 at 11:52 AM By Dennis Feldman
The Continental TrueContact Tour 54 earns its price, but the speed rating on your sidewall decides whether you get 80,000 miles of coverage or 70,000.

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Are Continental DWs06 Plus good tires?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:41 AM By Hank Feldman
Straight talk on Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus tires: how long they last, DWS06 vs Plus, run-flat facts, pros and cons, and versus Michelin.

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Are Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Tires Good?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:12 AM By Hank Feldman
Straight talk on Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires: what PZ4 means, how long they last, run-flat facts, PZ4 vs Michelin PS4S, and why they cost what they do.

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Is It Safe to Drive With Unbalanced Tires?

Posted Jul-18-26 at 10:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
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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Why Are My Tires Rubbing? Causes and Fixes

Posted Jul-16-26 at 12:44 PM By Hank Feldman
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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Automotive Industry Trends: Performance & Track Edition 2026

Posted Jul-14-26 at 2:02 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis maps the seven performance and track trends defining 2026: the 200TW arms race, EV track tires, flow-formed wheels, and where prices are headed.

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What Is the Best Brand of Tire?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 10:59 AM By Dennis Feldman
Michelin tops the 2026 rankings, but the best tire brand depends on how you drive. Dennis breaks down the premium, value, and enthusiast tiers.

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245/45R18 in Inches: How Tall It Is, What Fits, and Cost

Posted Jul-08-26 at 11:23 AM By Hank Feldman
A 245/45R18 stands about 26.7 inches tall. Here is what it means, what cars use it, whether you can run a 235, and what a set costs.

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What Size Tire Is a 225/55R17? Specs, Fitment, and Cost

Posted Jul-07-26 at 12:08 PM By Dennis Feldman
A 225/55R17 is about 26.7 inches tall. Exact specs, what cars use it, the H vs V rating question, and current pricing.

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What Size Is a 225/45R17 in Inches? Specs, Fitment, and Cost

Posted Jul-07-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
A 225/45R17 runs about 25 inches tall. Here is what it means, what cars use it, the right pressure, and what a set costs.

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Automotive Industry Trends: Tire Edition 2026

Posted Jul-06-26 at 9:54 AM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman breaks down the seven tire trends shaping 2026: EV tires, quiet acoustic rubber, sustainable materials, smart sensors, and airless tech.

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What Does G60-15 Mean? Muscle Car Tire Sizes Decoded

Posted Jul-06-26 at 9:19 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman decodes muscle car tire sizes: what G60-15, F70-14 and L78-15 mean, the A-to-N letter system, and the modern tires that replace them.

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What Is Road Force Balancing? The Fix for Vibration That Won't Go Away

Posted Jul-01-26 at 11:06 AM By Dennis Feldman
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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Are Landsail Tires Any Good? An Honest Look at the Budget Performance Brand

Posted Jun-30-26 at 12:51 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis reviews Landsail tires: who makes them, the Sentury aircraft-tire pedigree, real strengths and limits, the lineup, and whether they are worth it.

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What Are R-Compound Tires?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 1:51 PM By Dennis Feldman
What are R-compound tires? Dennis explains the DOT-legal track tire, how heat cycles work, how they differ from 200 treadwear, and when to run them.

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What is a 275/60R15 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:27 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 275/60R15 measures 28.0 inches tall and 10.83 inches wide on a 15-inch wheel. Here's its inch conversion, equivalents, and how it compares to 255 and 285.

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Are Kelly Tires Any Good? A Fitment Specialist's Data-Driven Verdict

Posted Jun-24-26 at 12:25 PM By Dennis Feldman
Kelly tires deliver Goodyear-backed engineering at a value price. A fitment specialist breaks down the Edge and Safari lines and where they shine.

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Are BFGoodrich Tires Any Good? A Shop Owner's Honest Take After 40 Years

Posted Jun-24-26 at 11:58 AM By Hank Feldman
BFGoodrich built its name in the dirt and on the strip, but are they worth your money today? A veteran shop owner's honest verdict on every line.

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Are Nexen Tires Any Good? A Data-Driven Look at the Value Brand

Posted Jun-23-26 at 11:07 AM By Dennis Feldman
Nexen has built tires in Korea since 1942 — zero U.S. recalls and Porsche OEM fitment. A spec-by-spec look at whether they're worth it.

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Are Kumho Tires Any Good? An Old Shop Hand's Honest Take

Posted Jun-23-26 at 10:19 AM By Hank Feldman
Kumho has built tires in Korea since 1960 — but are they good, or just cheap? A shop-floor breakdown of value, tread life, and which models to buy.

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What Is a Tire Bead Seat — and What Does the Safety Hump Do?

Posted Jun-22-26 at 12:32 PM By Dennis Feldman
The bead seat and safety hump are the unsung rim features that keep your tire sealed and seated — even when pressure drops. Here's how they work.

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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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What Tires Are 100% Made in America? A Straight Answer

Posted Jun-19-26 at 12:51 PM By Hank Feldman
Only two brands build tires 100% in the USA. Hank explains the truth about American-made tires and how to verify origin with the DOT code.

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What Is the #1 Rated Tire? The Honest Answer, by Category

Posted Jun-19-26 at 12:25 PM By Dennis Feldman
Wondering what the #1 rated tire is? There's no single winner. Here's the top-rated tire in every category, with Dennis Feldman's real fitment picks.

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