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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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Will Tacoma Wheels Fit a 4Runner?

Posted Oct-29-26 at 11:37 AM By Dennis Feldman
Same bolt pattern isn't enough. Hub bore, a 17-inch brake minimum, and the lug nut seat decide if Tacoma wheels fit your 4Runner.

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Can You Put LT Tires on a Sprinter, Transit, or ProMaster?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 2:01 PM By Dennis Feldman
Two of these three vans already run LT tires. What decides it is the load index: same-size van tires can differ by 515 lb.

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Can I Use 275/70R18 Instead of 275/65R18?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 1:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes on most half-tons, but almost every 275/70R18 is a Load Range E. At your door pressure it carries less than the stock tire.

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Do JK Wheels Fit a JL Wrangler?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 12:53 PM By Dennis Feldman
Yes, JK wheels fit a JL Wrangler, but the studs changed. Lug nuts, TPMS build dates and a 16-inch brake check decide the swap.

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How Much Does It Cost to Put 35s on a Truck?

Posted Oct-26-26 at 6:24 PM By Hank Feldman
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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Will Tundra Wheels Fit a Tacoma?

Posted Oct-24-26 at 12:36 PM By Dennis Feldman
Only when the generations match. 2022+ Tundra wheels bolt onto a 2024+ Tacoma; hub bore and stud size rule out the rest. Here's why.

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When Can You Put Studded Tires On?

Posted Oct-24-26 at 11:38 AM By Hank Feldman
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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What Is the Oldest Tire Brand?

Posted Oct-19-26 at 1:24 PM By Dennis Feldman
What is the oldest tire brand? It depends on which clock you use. Dennis Feldman dates Continental, Michelin, BFGoodrich and Dunlop.

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What Are the Best Tires for Classic Motorcycles?

Posted Oct-19-26 at 9:28 AM By Dennis Feldman
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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Do Off-Road Wheels Have Enough Load Rating for a 3/4-Ton Truck?

Posted Oct-18-26 at 2:33 PM By Hank Feldman
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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Performance Tires and Wheels Under $150: Which Sizes Still Make the Cut?

Posted Oct-18-26 at 1:03 PM By Dennis Feldman
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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18 vs. 20-Inch Wheel and Tire Packages for Muscle Cars: Will 18s Fit?

Posted Oct-18-26 at 11:48 AM By Hank Feldman
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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20 vs. 22-Inch Wheel and Tire Packages: Which Should Your Truck Run?

Posted Oct-18-26 at 10:49 AM By Dennis Feldman
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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Is $300 for 4 Tires Good?

Posted Oct-16-26 at 5:42 PM By Hank Feldman
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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Can I Use 235 75R15 Tires Instead of 225 75R15?

Posted Oct-13-26 at 12:15 PM By Dennis Feldman
On a truck, 235/75R15 is usually an upgrade. On a trailer, it can cut capacity by 3,000 lb. The letters before the size decide which.

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Which Is Better, the 245 65 R17 or the 255 60 R18?

Posted Oct-13-26 at 11:03 AM By Hank Feldman
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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Which Two Tires Should I Replace First?

Posted Oct-12-26 at 11:04 AM By Hank Feldman
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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Which Tires Go Bad First, Front or Back?

Posted Oct-12-26 at 10:29 AM By Dennis Feldman
Front tires usually go bad first, but rotation, staggered sizing, and tire age can flip the answer. Find your case and fix it fast.

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Which Tire Is a Better Tire?

Posted Oct-09-26 at 1:36 PM By Dennis Feldman
The better tire costs less per mile you will actually drive. Real cost-per-mile math in 225/65R17, by how many miles you drive a year.

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What Tire Pressure Should I Run on Track, Hot vs. Cold?

Posted Oct-08-26 at 10:50 AM By Dennis Feldman
Track tire pressure isn't a single number. Hot targets by tire type and car weight, how much pressure rises, and when to bleed.

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Can I Use 275/65R20 Instead of 275/60R20?

Posted Oct-08-26 at 10:30 AM By Dennis Feldman
Swapping 275/60R20 for 275/65R20? Nearly every 275/65R20 is an LT tire, and that changes pressure, ride, and weight. The numbers.

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Can I Use 235/65R17 Instead of 225/65R17?

Posted Oct-08-26 at 10:12 AM By Hank Feldman
Swapping 225/65R17 for 235/65R17? Load index, speed rating, and AWD decide whether it's a true upgrade. Hank Feldman explains.

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Can I Use 265/75R16 Instead of 245/75R16?

Posted Oct-08-26 at 9:33 AM By Dennis Feldman
Swapping 245/75R16 for 265/75R16? Wheel width and load range decide whether it works. Fit, rub, load, and speedometer, by the numbers.

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What Size Tires Fit a Stock CJ-7?

Posted Oct-07-26 at 9:50 AM By Hank Feldman
A stock CJ-7 runs 31s, but only if you know your axle track and spring height. Here's how to tell what size your Jeep can take.

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Can I Use 285/70R17 Instead of 265/70R17?

Posted Oct-06-26 at 1:22 PM By Dennis Feldman
285/70R17 fits most 265/70R17 trucks, but the LT construction and wheel offset decide ride and rub. Here's the fitment math.

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