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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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What Are Slot Mag Wheels? The Story Behind the Five Slots

Posted Jun-19-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman on slot mag wheels: what the five-slot design is, why we call them mags, and how to run a set on your classic build today.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Concave Wheels: Shallow, Deep, and Where the Brake Clearance Comes From

Posted Jun-19-26 at 10:58 AM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman breaks down concave wheel geometry, the shallow-to-deep spectrum, and how concavity affects brake caliper clearance and fitment.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

C10 and Squarebody Wheels: Getting the Fit and the Look Right

Posted Jun-18-26 at 11:47 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks through wheels and tires for C10 and squarebody Chevy trucks — bolt patterns by year, factory sizes, and the right stance for your build.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

What Are the Potential Drawbacks of Deep Dish Wheels?

Posted Jun-18-26 at 10:51 AM By Dennis Feldman
Deep dish wheels look aggressive, but the lip that sells the look carries real tradeoffs. A spec-by-spec breakdown before you order.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

What Are Deep Dish Rims For?

Posted Jun-17-26 at 11:16 AM By Dennis Feldman
Deep dish rims aren't just for show. Here's what the lip actually does, from wider-tire fitment to brake clearance, and where it's pure cosmetics.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Conical, Ball, or Mag: How to Match Lug Nuts to Your Wheels

Posted Jun-15-26 at 11:39 AM By Dennis Feldman
Conical, ball, or mag — the seat shape decides which lug nut your wheel needs. Here's how to identify yours and what a mismatch does to clamp load.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

How to Choose the Right Truck Rims?

Posted Jun-11-26 at 12:27 PM By Hank Feldman
Bolt pattern, offset, diameter, finish — here's how to pick pickup truck rims that actually fit your truck and the way you drive it.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

How Much Can You Change Wheel Offset From Stock?

Posted Jun-11-26 at 11:12 AM By Dennis Feldman
Most cars tolerate 5-15mm of offset change before rubbing starts. Find your safe range, why wheel width matters, and when you've gone too far.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

The 17x9 Off-Road Truck Setup That Just Works

Posted Jun-10-26 at 1:14 PM By Hank Feldman
Most off-road trucks land on the same wheel: a 17x9 with negative offset. Hank explains why it works, which trucks run it, and how to pair 33s or 35s.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

PVD Chrome vs. Traditional Chrome vs. Chrome Powder: What's the Difference?

Posted Jun-10-26 at 12:57 PM By Dennis Feldman
Three finishes get sold as chrome and they're nothing alike. Dennis breaks down PVD, traditional plating, and chrome powder on weight, winter use, and care.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

20x8.5 and 20x10 Staggered: Which Popular Cars Pull It Off?

Posted Jun-10-26 at 12:23 PM By Hank Feldman
A 20x8.5 front and 20x10 rear gives RWD muscle that planted, steamroller stance. Hank covers which cars it fits, the right tire sizes, and the trade-offs.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Gloss vs. Matte vs. Satin Black Wheels: Which Finish Holds Up Best?

Posted Jun-10-26 at 12:01 PM By Dennis Feldman
Gloss, matte, and satin black wheels look alike in a thumbnail but wear, clean, and age very differently. Dennis breaks down which finish fits your ride.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Your Wheel and Tire Package Just Showed Up at the Door — Now What?

Posted Jun-09-26 at 1:52 PM By Hank Feldman
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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Posted in: Custom Wheels

How to Maintain 3-Piece Wheels So They Last

Posted Jun-09-26 at 1:36 PM By Dennis Feldman
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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Posted in: Custom Wheels

The Mistakes I See Folks Make Ordering a Wheel and Tire Package

Posted Jun-09-26 at 1:05 PM By Hank Feldman
After decades behind the counter, Hank walks through the wheel and tire package mistakes that bite folks most, from bolt pattern and offset to TPMS and tire width.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

How 3-Piece Wheels Get Their Exact Width and Offset

Posted Jun-09-26 at 12:45 PM By Dennis Feldman
How 3-piece wheels achieve a custom width and offset most one-piece wheels can't, from center disc and barrel halves to the lip depth that ties it together.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Square vs. Staggered Wheel Setup: Which Is Better for Performance?

Posted Jun-06-26 at 11:35 AM By Dennis Feldman
Contact patch, oversteer, tire rotation, lap times — Dennis breaks down square vs. staggered fitment and which one your drivetrain actually wants.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Does Unsprung Weight Actually Matter?

Posted Jun-04-26 at 5:05 PM By Dennis Feldman
You've heard one pound of unsprung weight equals ten of sprung. Is that true? Here's what unsprung weight really is, why it matters, and where the folklore falls apart.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Should You Finance a Whole Wheel-and-Tire Package or Just the Tires?

Posted Jun-02-26 at 2:21 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank breaks down when bundling rims and rubber into one financed package beats financing tires alone, and when it doesn't pay.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

What Are the Luxury Rim Brands?

Posted Jun-01-26 at 10:13 AM By Dennis Feldman
A fitment specialist breaks down the luxury rim brands worth the premium, from Forgiato and HRE to Asanti, Beyern, and Mandrus, plus what to check.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

What Are the Most Popular Forged Wheels Brands?

Posted Jun-01-26 at 9:43 AM By Hank Feldman
A shop owner ranks the most popular forged wheel brands worth your money, from ADV.1 and HRE to American Racing, plus how to pick the right one.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Drum-to-Disc Brake Conversion: What Most Guys Get Wrong About Wheel Fitment

Posted May-27-26 at 2:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Bolt on a disc brake kit and your 14-inch steelies won't clear the caliper. Hank Feldman explains the clearance math, the bolt-pattern trap, and the wheels that actually fit the most common conversion kits.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Do You Need to Regear After Bigger Tires? The Math, the Chart, and the Honest Answer

Posted May-27-26 at 1:54 PM By Dennis Feldman
Bigger tires changed your truck's effective gear ratio. Dennis Feldman walks through the math, the by-tire-size chart, the breakpoints where stock gears stop working, and the cost reality of a regear.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

How to Free a Stuck Wheel: 40 Years of Shop Tricks That Actually Work

Posted May-27-26 at 1:08 PM By Hank Feldman
Lug nuts off, wheel won't budge — Hank Feldman walks through why it happens, the six methods to free it without damaging the rim, and the prevention step most shops skip on reinstall.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels

Lift Kit Tire Size Chart: What Actually Fits at 2, 3, 4, and 6 Inches

Posted May-27-26 at 12:29 PM By Dennis Feldman
A precise fitment chart by lift height and by truck — F-150, Silverado, Tacoma, Wrangler — with the offset, backspacing, and clearance variables that decide what really clears.

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Posted in: Custom Wheels