Your car pulls right. Is it the tires, the alignment, or a sticking caliper? Sort it by what changed and what the car does, with six free tests.
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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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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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That brown haze on your sidewalls isn't dirt or rust. Hank explains tire blooming, why it means your rubber is protecting itself, and how to fix it.
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Your pre-mounted wheel and tire package landed on the porch. Hank walks through inspecting it, bolting it on at home, and knowing when to leave it to a shop.
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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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Three alignment angles, three different jobs. Here's exactly what camber, caster, and toe each control, how they're measured, and which one quietly destroys your tires.
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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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The complete 2026 guide to cleaning aftermarket wheels by finish type — matte black, satin, machined, powder-coated, two-tone milled, polished aluminum, and chrome. Specific cleaning protocols, common mistakes, and product picks from a guy who's been cleaning wheels at the shop for 60 years.
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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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Hank Feldman breaks down the 9 reasons tire shops refuse to patch your flat — from no-repair zones to DOT dates — and what to do next.
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Can tires go bad from a car just sitting? Yes — and the damage starts faster than most people think. Here's what happens week by week, month by month, year by year.
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Too much air in your tires causes center wear, blowout risk, and a rough ride. Hank Feldman breaks down the real dangers and how to fix it fast.
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Learn exactly how long tires last by type, miles, and years. Expert tips on when to replace tires and how to maximize your tire lifespan.
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Loud tires ruining your drive? Hank Feldman breaks down every tire noise cause—humming, squealing, thumping—and how to fix them fast.
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Learn how to restore faded whitewall tires with expert step-by-step instructions, the best cleaners, and pro tips to get your whitewalls bright white again.
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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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Got a flat or on your spare? Here's exactly how far and how fast you can drive — by tire type, vehicle, and situation — plus what you're risking if you push it.
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