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LT245/75R17 vs 245/75R17: Which One Does Your Truck Need?

LT245/75R17 vs 245/75R17
Posted Sep-08-26 at 2:31 PM By Hank Feldman
Same 31.5 inches. Same 17 inch rim. Over 700 lb difference per tire. Here is how to tell which one your truck takes.

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Which 225/50R18 Tires Are the Best?

Which 225/50R18 Tires Are the Best?
Posted Sep-08-26 at 1:26 PM By Dennis Feldman
225/50R18 comes in two load indexes and in both run-flat and standard builds. Here is how to pick right.

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What Is the 235/40 R18 Tire Size For?

What Is the 235/40 R18 Tire Size For?
Posted Sep-07-26 at 12:37 PM By Hank Feldman
The 91 or 95 on the sidewall tells you what a 235/40R18 is really for. Hank explains the job it does.

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What Are the Best Brands for 235/45R17?

What Are the Best Brands for 235/45R17?
Posted Sep-07-26 at 11:40 AM By Dennis Feldman
Load index 94 or 97 decides your 235/45R17 tire before brand does. Dennis ranks what to buy in each spec.

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Which 245/60R18 Tire Is the Best?

Which 245/60R18 Tire Is the Best?
Posted Sep-05-26 at 9:20 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best 245/60R18 tire depends on whether your placard calls for load index 104, 105, or 109. Here is how to tell.

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What Size Tire Is a 235 70R16?

What Size Tire Is a 235 70R16?
Posted Sep-04-26 at 2:30 PM By Hank Feldman
A 235/70R16 stands 29 inches tall on a 16 inch wheel. Seven different load indexes share that same size code.

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Which 245/45R20 Tires Are the Best?

Which 245/45R20 Tires Are the Best?
Posted Sep-04-26 at 2:08 PM By Dennis Feldman
Nine ranked 245/45R20 picks, plus the load index split that decides which ones your vehicle can actually run.

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How Much Do 30 Inch Rims Cost?

How Much Do 30 Inch Rims Cost?
Posted Sep-04-26 at 1:12 PM By Hank Feldman
30 inch rims run $629 to $4,549 each. Width sets the price, not brand. Real numbers plus the tire bill nobody quotes.

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What Size Tires Fit 22x9 Rims?

What Size Tires Fit 22x9 Rims?
Posted Sep-04-26 at 11:51 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 22x9 rim takes 245 to 285 section widths, but aspect ratio moves the window and one popular 285 does not fit.

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What Size Tire Is a 215 65R16?

What Size Tire Is a 215 65R16?
Posted Sep-03-26 at 3:26 PM By Hank Feldman
A 215 65R16 stands 27 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide. The load index and speed rating are where this size gets tricky.

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What Size Is a 265 65R17 in Inches?

What Size Is a 265 65R17 in Inches?
Posted Sep-03-26 at 10:43 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 265 65R17 measures 30.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on paper. Rim width and load index decide what you actually get.

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What Is the Size of a 265 70R18 Tire?

What Is the Size of a 265 70R18 Tire?
Posted Sep-02-26 at 1:28 PM By Hank Feldman
265/70R18 stands 32.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide. The letters in front of it decide the rest.

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What Size Tire Is 225 60R18?

What Size Tire Is 225 60R18?
Posted Sep-02-26 at 11:51 AM By Dennis Feldman
225/60R18 measures 28.6 inches tall and 8.9 inches wide, but the code stamped after it decides the fit.

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Which 215/50R17 Tires Are the Best?

Which 215/50R17 Tires Are the Best?
Posted Sep-01-26 at 9:19 AM By Hank Feldman
The best 215/50R17 depends on whether your car is electrified. Picks for EV, hybrid, all-season, summer, winter and budget, with prices.

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What Are the Best Tires for 215/45R17 Tires?

What Are the Best Tires for 215/45R17 Tires?
Posted Sep-01-26 at 8:32 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best 215/45R17 tire depends on your placard load index. Picks for 87 SL and 91 XL, all-season, summer, winter, track and budget.

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What Size Tires Fit 24x14 Wheels?

What Size Tires Fit 24x14 Wheels?
Posted Aug-31-26 at 11:08 AM By Hank Feldman
Every popular tire for a 24x14 is stretched past its approved rim width. Here is how far, and which sizes are not.

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Which 245 45 R19 Tire Is the Best?

Which 245 45 R19 Tire Is the Best?
Posted Aug-31-26 at 9:06 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best 245/45R19 tire depends on whether your placard calls for load index 98 or 102. Here is the right pick for each case.

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Which 245/40 R19 Tire Is Best Rated?

Which 245/40 R19 Tire Is Best Rated?
Posted Aug-29-26 at 1:35 PM By Dennis Feldman
The best-rated 245/40R19 tire depends on your load index. Here is what wins in 94 vs 98, plus top picks for all-season, summer, run-flat and winter.

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What Are the Best Tires for a 245/65R17 Tire?

What Are the Best Tires for a 245/65R17 Tire?
Posted Aug-28-26 at 11:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best 245/65R17 tire depends on your load index, not the brand. Here is how to choose between SL 105, SL 107, XL 111 and LT builds.

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Which 205/60R16 Tire Is The Best?

Which 205/60R16 Tire Is The Best?
Posted Aug-26-26 at 1:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Eight 205/60R16 picks by mission, with prices. Plus the load index split that decides which of them your car is actually allowed to take.

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What Vehicles Use 225/75R16 Tires?

What Vehicles Use 225/75R16 Tires?
Posted Aug-26-26 at 11:03 AM By Dennis Feldman
225/75R16 fits vans, SUVs and older 3/4-ton pickups. Load ratings in this size span 1,819 to 3,197 lb, so service type decides what you can buy.

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Which 235/50R18 Tires Are the Best?

Which 235/50R18 Tires Are the Best?
Posted Aug-25-26 at 9:07 AM By Dennis Feldman
235/50R18 fits sedans and crossovers, and they need different load ratings. Match the code on your placard before you shop this size.

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What Is the Best Tire for a 265/60R18?

What Is the Best Tire for a 265/60R18?
Posted Aug-24-26 at 9:52 AM By Dennis Feldman
265/60R18 comes in SL, XL, and LT, and they are not interchangeable. Match the construction to your placard first, then pick the tire.

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Which 235/55R17 Tires Are the Best?

Which 235/55R17 Tires Are the Best?
Posted Aug-22-26 at 3:27 PM By Hank Feldman
The best 235/55R17 depends on two digits most buyers never read. Picks by load index and driving style, with real prices for every one.

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Which Tire Is Best for a 235/45R18 Tire?

Which Tire Is Best for a 235/45R18 Tire?
Posted Aug-22-26 at 2:24 PM By Dennis Feldman
Three categories, three very different tires, one size. Real prices, real picks, and how to tell which one your car is actually asking for.

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