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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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Is the BFG KM3 a Good Tire?

Posted Jul-31-26 at 11:35 AM By Hank Feldman
The KM3 carries no mileage warranty. That is not a red flag, it is a clue. Here is what really decides whether it lasts 25,000 miles or 50,000.

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Are Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Good Tires?

Posted Jul-31-26 at 10:56 AM By Dennis Feldman
Baja Boss A/T ships in two builds. LT sizes get 3-ply PowerPly XD and 18/32 tread. Euro-metric sizes do not. Here is which one fits your truck.

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Is the Continental SportContact 7 Any Good?

Posted Jul-27-26 at 11:11 AM By Hank Feldman
Is the Continental SportContact 7 any good? It wins nearly every test it enters, and still disappoints some owners. Here is what decides which one you get.

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Is the General AltiMAX RT45 a Good Tire?

Posted Jul-27-26 at 10:38 AM By Dennis Feldman
Is the General AltiMAX RT45 a good tire? The answer changes depending on whether your sidewall reads T, H, or V. Warranty, noise, and real mileage.

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Is the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W a Good Tire?

Posted Jul-25-26 at 10:51 AM By Hank Feldman
Three-ply sidewall, 3PMSF snow rating, 95 sizes in stock. Where the A/T4W beats the A/T3W, where it doesn't, and which truck it belongs on.

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Are KO3 tires any good?

Posted Jul-25-26 at 9:34 AM By Dennis Feldman
BFGoodrich KO3 review with real pricing, load ranges, snow ratings, and the gravel-mile test that decides whether the upgrade pays.

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Are Pirelli Scorpion Verde Tires Good?

Posted Jul-23-26 at 9:56 AM By Hank Feldman
Your luxury SUV came with Scorpion Verdes and the dealer wants a fortune for the same set. When the sidewall letters matter, and when the newer Plus 3 wins.

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Are Hankook Dynapro AT2 Tires Any Good?

Posted Jul-23-26 at 9:40 AM By Dennis Feldman
Factory Dynapro AT2s and the ones you buy in a shop are not the same tire. Why OE sets wear fast, what the replacement version delivers, and which to buy.

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Are Nitto Ridge Grapplers Good Tires?

Posted Jul-21-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Ridge Grapplers split the difference between all-terrain and mud tire. Who they're perfect for, who should skip them, and the snow question answered straight.

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Are BFGoodrich KO2 Tires Still Worth Buying?

Posted Jul-21-26 at 11:13 AM By Dennis Feldman
The KO2 is being phased out as KO3 sizes roll in. When the outgoing tire is still the smart buy, when it isn't, and the size-availability trap to avoid.

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Are Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tires Any Good?

Posted Jul-18-26 at 10:57 AM By Hank Feldman
A shop-floor review of the Nitto Terra Grappler G2: how long it lasts, snow and off-road ability, noise, real sizes and prices, and who should buy it.

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Balancing Beads vs Wheel Weights: Which Actually Works?

Posted Jul-17-26 at 11:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
Beads or weights? Dennis breaks down the physics, the ounce charts, and which balancing method your tires actually need.

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What size is a 265 65R18 tire?

Posted Jul-15-26 at 9:32 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 265 65R18 tire measures 31.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on an 18 inch wheel. Conversion chart, 265 70R18 comparison, and upgrade sizes inside.

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What Are the Best Wheels for a Black Car?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 11:16 AM By Hank Feldman
Black, bronze, gunmetal, or chrome? Hank walks through which wheel colors and finishes make black paint pop, with real picks for every style.

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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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Are Gold Wheels Real Gold? A Guide to Finishes and Fitment

Posted Jul-10-26 at 2:32 PM By Dennis Feldman
Gold wheels are a finish, not a metal. Here is how painted, PVD, and plated gold differ, which lasts, the styles that fit your build, and how to care for them.

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What Cars Have a 5x139.7 (5x5.5) Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jul-09-26 at 11:01 AM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x139.7 (5x5.5) bolt pattern runs on the Dodge Ram 1500, older Ford and Jeep trucks, and more. Dennis covers the full vehicle list and how to confirm fit.

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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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Are Black Rims a Good Idea?

Posted Jul-02-26 at 11:38 AM By Hank Feldman
Are black rims a good idea? Hank breaks down the honest pros, cons, gloss vs matte, resale value, and which cars actually pull off the look.

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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 Are Pro Street Tires?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 1:30 PM By Hank Feldman
What are pro street tires? Hank breaks down the skinny-front, big-meat-rear setup, how big you can go before tubbing, and which DOT tires actually hook.

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What is a 33x12.50R17 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:04 AM By Hank Feldman
A 33x12.50R17 stands 33 inches tall, 12.5 wide, on a tall 8-inch sidewall. Here's its metric equivalent and how it really compares to 285/70R17.

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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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