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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 Is Rake on a Hot Rod?

Posted Jun-12-26 at 10:21 AM By Hank Feldman
That forward-leaning, nose-down look isn't an accident. Hank explains where rake came from, how your wheels and tires set it, and how much is too much.

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Posted in: Muscle Car 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: Muscle Car 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: Muscle Car 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: Muscle Car 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: Muscle Car Wheels

Wheels and Tires for Classic Mopar: A Builder's Guide

Posted May-26-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks through the right wheel and tire setup for classic Mopar muscle — bolt patterns, period picks, drag options, and restomod choices.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Setting Up a Restomod: Wheels and Tires That Actually Work

Posted May-26-26 at 10:36 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks through how to set up wheels and tires on a restomod build — sizing, brake clearance, load ratings, and the products that actually work.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

9 Best Wheels for Classic Trucks — Hank's Picks

Posted May-18-26 at 2:17 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank's 9 favorite wheels for C10s, F100s, and squarebody builds — period-correct picks, restomod options, and the value plays that actually work.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Putting Modern Tires on a Classic Car: A Buyer's Guide for Real Drivers

Posted May-18-26 at 1:30 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks through what to look for when fitting modern radials to a classic — sizing, wheel fit, and the picks that actually work on the road.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Hot Rod Wheel and Tire Guide in 2026

Posted May-14-26 at 6:41 PM By Hank Feldman
The complete 2026 guide to picking wheels and tires for hot rods — traditional period-correct, street rod, and pro-touring aesthetic categories, big-and-little staggered sizing, and 10 specific picks from a guy who's been bolting wheels on hot rods for 60 years.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

7 Best Wheel Brands for Muscle Cars in 2026

Posted May-11-26 at 1:31 PM By Hank Feldman
The 7 wheel brands that earned their position in 2026 — American Racing, Cragar, Wheel Vintiques, US Mags, Ridler, Foose, and Vision — picked apart by someone who's been bolting them on muscle cars since the originals rolled off dealer lots.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

7 Best Classic Muscle Car Rims for 2026 Hank's Picks

Posted May-07-26 at 4:36 PM By Hank Feldman
The seven classic muscle car rims that earned their spot in 2026 — Cragar S/S, Torq Thrust II, Magnum 500, Smoothie, Rally II, Salt Flat, and Halibrand — picked by someone who's been bolting them on since the originals rolled off dealer lots.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

How Do You Polish and Restore Vintage Aluminum Wheels? A Step-by-Step Process

Posted Apr-25-26 at 9:24 AM By Dennis Feldman
Vintage aluminum wheels need different treatment than modern clearcoated alloys. Here's the full restoration process for raw and clearcoated cast aluminum from the 1960s through the 1980s.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Why Did Classic Cars Have 14 and 15 Inch Wheels? The Engineering Story

Posted Apr-21-26 at 2:27 PM By Dennis Feldman
Classic cars weren't built on small wheels for style. Drum brakes, bias-ply tires, steel stamping limits, and rolling diameter math dictated the specs — here's the full engineering picture.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

What Are Deep Dish Wheels? A Hot Rodder's Take on the Classic Look

Posted Apr-21-26 at 12:09 PM By Hank Feldman
Deep dish wheels built the Pro Street era and still define hot rod stance today. Here's what they are, where they came from, and how to run them right.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Big Meats Out Back: The Muscle Car Staggered Wheel and Tire Guide

Posted Apr-14-26 at 10:30 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman walks you through staggered wheel and tire setups for classic muscle cars — proven combos, backspacing tips, and the sizes that actually fit.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

15, 17, or 18 Inch Wheels on a Muscle Car — Which Size Actually Looks Right?

Posted Apr-13-26 at 1:06 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman breaks down how 15, 17, and 18 inch wheels change your muscle car's proportions, handling, and tire options — with real size pairings for every build.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

7 Classic Car Wheel Styles That Never Go Out of Fashion

Posted Apr-12-26 at 3:13 PM By Hank Feldman
From smoothies to billet, Hank Feldman walks you through the 7 iconic wheel styles that define classic car culture — and which one belongs on your build.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

How to Measure Backspacing on Classic Car Rims: A Step-by-Step Guide That Gets It Right

Posted Apr-07-26 at 11:27 AM By Dennis Feldman
Learn exactly how to measure backspacing on classic car rims with Dennis Feldman's step-by-step guide. Includes offset conversion, common mistakes, and top recommendations.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Are 17 Inch or 18 Inch Rims Better for Muscle Cars? Everything You Need to Know

Posted Mar-31-26 at 12:27 PM By Dennis Feldman
Expert analysis comparing 17 vs 18 inch wheels for muscle cars. Learn which size delivers better performance, handling, and value for your ride.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Why Is It Called Mags? The Real Story Behind the Name Everyone Uses Wrong

Posted Mar-26-26 at 12:14 PM By Dennis Feldman
Everyone calls their wheels mags — but almost nobody knows why. Here's the full history of how magnesium racing wheels became the most misunderstood term in automotive.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Steel vs Aluminum Wheels for Classic Cars Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Posted Mar-23-26 at 12:22 PM By Dennis Feldman
Expert comparison of steel vs aluminum wheels for classic cars. Learn weight, cost, durability differences, and which wheel material best suits your restoration project.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

What Are the Names of Muscle Car Wheels? From Vintage to Modern

Posted Jan-16-26 at 12:07 PM By Hank Feldman
Discover iconic muscle car wheels from American Racing Torq Thrust to Cragar S/S. Expert guide to vintage and modern wheels for classic muscle cars.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Can You Still Buy Cragar SS Wheels? From 1964 to Today

Posted Jan-05-26 at 12:37 PM By Dennis Feldman
Discover if Cragar SS wheels are still made today, where to buy authentic originals or new production, and what makes these iconic muscle car wheels legendary since 1964.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels

Dodge Charger Rims: The Ultimate Buyer's Guide With Size Chart

Posted Dec-31-25 at 10:44 AM By Dennis Feldman
Your complete guide to Dodge Charger rims covering bolt patterns, sizing by trim level, style options, and specs to help you find the perfect wheels.

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Posted in: Muscle Car Wheels