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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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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Muscle cars left the factory on bias-ply redlines, Wide Ovals, and Polyglas GTs. Here's what came stock by brand—and how to get it period-correct today.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The 2026 guide to picking tires for muscle cars across street performance, all-season daily, drag strip, autocross, and classic period-correct use cases — 8 specific picks from a guy who's been bolting tires on Boss 302s, Hemi Cudas, and modern Hellcats for 60 years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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From bias-ply to modern radials, here are the most popular vintage tire sizes for classic and antique cars — and how to find the right fit for your build.
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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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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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