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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.

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  • 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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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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Will 35s Fit a Gladiator Without a Lift?

Posted Oct-02-26 at 1:06 PM By Dennis Feldman
35s fit a stock Gladiator Rubicon or Mojave with the right wheels and bump stops. On other trims, and with a loaded bed, they rub.

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OBS Chevy (1988-98) Wheel and Tire Guide

Posted Oct-02-26 at 12:34 PM By Hank Feldman
OBS Chevy trucks use three bolt patterns, not one. Match C or K, 1500 or 2500, hub bore and lug thread before you buy wheels.

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Biggest tire on a stock Ford Ranger?

Posted Oct-02-26 at 11:35 AM By Dennis Feldman
On a stock Ranger, 265/70R17 is the clean max on both generations. Here's where 32s and 33s rub and why wheel offset moves the line.

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Fox Body Mustang Wheels: 4-Lug vs. 5-Lug

Posted Sep-30-26 at 2:07 PM By Hank Feldman
Fox body Mustang wheels come down to more than 4x108 vs 5x114.3. Hub bore, track width and brake size decide what actually fits your car.

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Do Porsches Need N-Rated Tires?

Posted Sep-30-26 at 1:27 PM By Dennis Feldman
N-rated Porsche tires carry a model letter and a generation number. Here is when the code matters, when it doesn't, and how to match it.

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Do Old Charger Wheels Fit the Charger Daytona?

Posted Sep-29-26 at 4:02 PM By Dennis Feldman
No. The new Charger Daytona moved from 5x115 to 5x127 with near-+50mm offset. Here's which wheels bolt on and which never will.

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Nova Wheel and Tire Guide (1968-74)

Posted Sep-29-26 at 1:51 PM By Hank Feldman
What wheels and tires fit a 1968-74 Nova, with the backspacing numbers and the rear-spring detail that decides if a 275 clears.

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Will 33s Fit a Stock Chevy Colorado?

Posted Sep-28-26 at 1:35 PM By Dennis Feldman
Will 33s fit a stock Chevy Colorado? It depends on generation and trim. Here is which ones take a 33, which cannot, and what changes.

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What Size Tires Fit a 1967-69 Camaro?

Posted Sep-28-26 at 12:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Stock-body 1967-69 Camaro tire sizes from 14 to 18 inches, the backspacing that decides them, and the brakes that set the floor.

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Ram 1500 Tire Size by Trim

Posted Sep-28-26 at 11:41 AM By Dennis Feldman
Ram 1500 tire size by trim, 2019 to 2026, with the load index each size carries and why a Ram 1500 Classic takes different tires.

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GMC Sierra 1500 Tire Size by Trim

Posted Sep-25-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
Every 2025 Sierra 1500 trim's tire size, plus the load index, speed rating, and construction that change more than the height does.

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Do S550 Wheels Fit an S650 Mustang?

Posted Sep-25-26 at 1:58 PM By Dennis Feldman
Same bolt pattern and hub, yes. Your S650's brake package and TPMS frequency decide whether S550 wheels bolt on or scrape.

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Will 35s Fit an F-250 With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Sep-25-26 at 12:16 PM By Dennis Feldman
Yes on a 4x4 F-250. Wheel offset, truck generation, and the load index of the 35 you pick decide if it rubs or runs underrated.

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Will 33s Fit a Stock Nissan Frontier?

Posted Sep-22-26 at 1:18 PM By Hank Feldman
Will 33s fit a stock Nissan Frontier? Your trim matters more than your model year, and most 33s are not actually 33s.

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