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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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Are XD Series Rims Good?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 10:41 AM By Dennis Feldman
XD Series rims: who makes them, what they cost, load ratings, and whether they hold up off-road. Straight answers on KMC's off-road wheel line.

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Big 'n' Littles: The Hot Rod Stance Formula

Posted Jul-15-26 at 9:08 AM By Hank Feldman
Big 'n' littles are the hot rod formula: skinny fronts, fat rears, instant rubber rake. Hank breaks down the classic combos and the exact tires to run.

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What Are Artillery Wheels? From Cannon Carriages to Hot Rods

Posted Jul-15-26 at 8:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Artillery wheels: scalloped steel classics born on cannon carriages and made famous by 1930s Detroit. Hank covers the history and the best picks today.

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Automotive Industry Trends: Performance & Track Edition 2026

Posted Jul-14-26 at 2:02 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis maps the seven performance and track trends defining 2026: the 200TW arms race, EV track tires, flow-formed wheels, and where prices are headed.

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Tri-Five Chevy Wheels and Tires: The 1955-57 Setup Guide

Posted Jul-14-26 at 1:24 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank's tri-five Chevy setup guide: stock 1955-57 wheel and tire specs, modern sizes that fit, and the wheels that nail every classic look.

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What Cars Have a 5x110 Bolt Pattern? The Complete Fitment Guide

Posted Jul-14-26 at 1:07 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis breaks down the 5x110 bolt pattern: every GM, Saab, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo that uses it, exact specs, and what will and will not interchange.

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How to Build a Truck or SUV Wheel and Tire Package That Actually Fits

Posted Jul-14-26 at 12:25 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank walks you through building a truck or SUV wheel and tire package that bolts up right - sizes, tire types, and combos that will not rub.

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What Is the Best Color for Car Rims?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 11:40 AM By Dennis Feldman
Silver and gunmetal flatter almost any paint, but the best rim color depends on your car. Dennis pairs every finish with the paint it works on.

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What Are the Best Wheels for a Black Car?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 11:16 AM By Hank Feldman
Black, bronze, gunmetal, or chrome? Hank walks through which wheel colors and finishes make black paint pop, with real picks for every style.

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Are Gold Wheels Real Gold? A Guide to Finishes and Fitment

Posted Jul-10-26 at 2:32 PM By Dennis Feldman
Gold wheels are a finish, not a metal. Here is how painted, PVD, and plated gold differ, which lasts, the styles that fit your build, and how to care for them.

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What Is a 5x130 Bolt Pattern? Cars, Fitment, and Wheels That Fit

Posted Jul-10-26 at 1:53 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x130 bolt pattern is the Porsche fit, also on VW, Audi, and Mercedes vans. Here is what fits, the hub bore catch, and the wheels that bolt on.

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What Cars Have a 5x139.7 (5x5.5) Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jul-09-26 at 11:01 AM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x139.7 (5x5.5) bolt pattern runs on the Dodge Ram 1500, older Ford and Jeep trucks, and more. Dennis covers the full vehicle list and how to confirm fit.

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6x114.3 Bolt Pattern (6x4.5): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-08-26 at 12:25 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 6x114.3 bolt pattern is the same as 6x4.5 inches. Here are the Nissan trucks and SUVs that use it, and why it is not 5x114.3 or 6x5.5.

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5x108 Bolt Pattern (5x4.25): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-07-26 at 1:23 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x108 bolt pattern equals 5x4.25 inches. Here are the vehicles that use it, the center bore, and whether a 5x108 fits a 5x110.

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5x4.75 Bolt Pattern (5x120.65): What Cars Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-07-26 at 12:39 PM By Hank Feldman
The 5x4.75 bolt pattern equals 5x120.65mm. Here are the classic GM cars that use it, and why 5x120 is not the same thing.

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What Cars Have a 5x100 Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jul-06-26 at 11:11 AM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis breaks down the 5x100 bolt pattern: which Subaru, Toyota, Scion, VW, and Audi models use it, the hub-bore gotchas, and how it differs from 5x114.3.

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Early Bronco Wheels and Tires: The 1966-1977 Fitment Guide

Posted Jul-06-26 at 10:28 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank's fitment guide to 1966-1977 early Bronco wheels and tires: the 5x5.5 bolt pattern, backspacing, and what size tires fit uncut or cut fenders.

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Automotive Industry Trends: Off-Road and Overlanding Edition 2026

Posted Jul-02-26 at 12:43 PM By Dennis Feldman
Off-road and overlanding trends for 2026: 17-inch downsizing, rugged-terrain tires, beadlocks, bronze finishes, flow-formed wheels, and load-rated builds.

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Centerlock vs. Lug-Mount Wheels: Which Is Actually Better?

Posted Jun-30-26 at 12:05 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis compares centerlock and lug-mount wheels: swap speed, torque specs, the weight myth, conversion cost, and which one belongs on your car.

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What Cars Have a 5x115 Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 1:11 PM By Dennis Feldman
What cars have a 5x115 bolt pattern? Dennis lists every Dodge, Chrysler, GM, and Cadillac that uses it, the exact specs, and what it does not match.

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What is a 33x12.50R17 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:04 AM By Hank Feldman
A 33x12.50R17 stands 33 inches tall, 12.5 wide, on a tall 8-inch sidewall. Here's its metric equivalent and how it really compares to 285/70R17.

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Are Curva Wheels Any Good? A Fitment Specialist's Honest Take

Posted Jun-25-26 at 12:07 PM By Dennis Feldman
Are Curva wheels worth it? Dennis breaks down flow-forged construction, fitment, finishes, and where the CFF line beats cast wheels — and where it doesn't.

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Are XXR Wheels Any Good? A Fitment Specialist's Technical Breakdown

Posted Jun-24-26 at 1:10 PM By Dennis Feldman
XXR wheels are everywhere on stance and JDM builds — but do the specs hold up? A fitment specialist breaks down construction, fitment, and where they shine.

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Are Ridler Wheels Any Good? An Old-School Builder's Honest Take

Posted Jun-24-26 at 12:50 PM By Hank Feldman
Ridler wheels nail that vintage muscle look on a budget — but do they hold up? A veteran builder's honest take on quality, fitment, and what to watch for.

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Are Cragar Wheels Any Good? An Honest Verdict After 40 Years in the Shop

Posted Jun-23-26 at 12:07 PM By Hank Feldman
Cragar's five-spoke look is timeless, but are they actually good wheels? Hank breaks down the quality, the chrome-care truth, and who should buy a set.

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