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Will 33s Fit a Stock Ford Expedition?

Posted Nov-02-26 at 2:26 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, and 2025-up trucks already run them. See which 33 fits by year and wheel, plus the load and towing traps most guides skip.

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Will Bigger Tires Void My Truck Warranty?

Posted Oct-31-26 at 11:37 AM By Dennis Feldman
Bigger tires can't void your whole truck warranty. They can cost you specific claims, and how far past factory size you go decides which.

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Will 35s Fit a Tacoma With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Oct-31-26 at 11:12 AM By Hank Feldman
Not on a 2016-2023 Tacoma without cutting the cab mount. A 2024-and-newer gets close. Here's what a leveling kit doesn't fix.

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Will 33s Fit a Toyota Sequoia?

Posted Oct-31-26 at 10:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
Yes, at stock height on any 2008-and-newer Sequoia. The catch is the air: on a 2008-2022, an LT 33 needs about 43 psi, not 33.

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Can I Use 265/70R17 Instead of 245/75R17?

Posted Oct-30-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
It's only 0.14 inch taller. What matters is the 245/75R17 on your placard: a passenger tire on a Jeep, Load Range E on a 3/4-ton.

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What Is the Biggest Tire on a Stock Ford Maverick?

Posted Oct-29-26 at 1:02 PM By Dennis Feldman
About 30 inches. 235/70R17 and 255/65R17 clear stock. The tallest size that fits is an LT tire, and that's the wrong pick for a Maverick.

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Can You Drive an AWD Car on a Donut Spare?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 2:37 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, for a short, slow trip. Your AWD system type decides where the donut goes and what it does to the drivetrain. Hank explains.

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Can You Put LT Tires on a Sprinter, Transit, or ProMaster?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 2:01 PM By Dennis Feldman
Two of these three vans already run LT tires. What decides it is the load index: same-size van tires can differ by 515 lb.

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Can I Use 275/70R18 Instead of 275/65R18?

Posted Oct-27-26 at 1:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes on most half-tons, but almost every 275/70R18 is a Load Range E. At your door pressure it carries less than the stock tire.

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Why Are My Trailer Tires Wearing on the Inside?

Posted Oct-19-26 at 10:19 AM By Hank Feldman
Inside wear on trailer tires starts at the axle, not the tire. Read the pattern, check load and camber, and fix the cause first.

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How to Install Tires?

Posted Oct-14-26 at 12:29 PM By Dennis Feldman
The wheel decides how a tire goes on. Drop center side, TPMS sensor and wheel build set the method, and bead seating stops at 40 psi.

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Which Two Tires Should I Replace First?

Posted Oct-12-26 at 11:04 AM By Hank Feldman
Replace the two most worn tires, usually the fronts, and mount the new pair on the rear. But the two you keep decide if two will do.

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Which Tires Go Bad First, Front or Back?

Posted Oct-12-26 at 10:29 AM By Dennis Feldman
Front tires usually go bad first, but rotation, staggered sizing, and tire age can flip the answer. Find your case and fix it fast.

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Can I Use 265/75R16 Instead of 245/75R16?

Posted Oct-08-26 at 9:33 AM By Dennis Feldman
Swapping 245/75R16 for 265/75R16? Wheel width and load range decide whether it works. Fit, rub, load, and speedometer, by the numbers.

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Why Do Trailer Tires Keep Blowing Out?

Posted Oct-06-26 at 1:05 PM By Hank Feldman
Trailer tires blow out from speed, thin load reserve, and low air. Here's how to read the failed tire and stop the next one.

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Can I Use 275/55R20 Instead of 275/60R20?

Posted Oct-06-26 at 12:44 PM By Dennis Feldman
275/55R20 bolts onto your 275/60R20 wheels, but the load index decides if it's safe. Here's the capacity and pressure math.

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Do I Need Chains If I Have 4WD or AWD in California?

Posted Oct-05-26 at 11:05 AM By Dennis Feldman
4WD or AWD only skips chains at R2 if all four tires say M+S. Here is what each chain control level demands and what to carry before you go.

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Do Porsches Need N-Rated Tires?

Posted Sep-30-26 at 1:27 PM By Dennis Feldman
N-rated Porsche tires carry a model letter and a generation number. Here is when the code matters, when it doesn't, and how to match it.

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GMC Sierra 1500 Tire Size by Trim

Posted Sep-25-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
Every 2025 Sierra 1500 trim's tire size, plus the load index, speed rating, and construction that change more than the height does.

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Can You Put All-Terrain Tires on a RAV4?

Posted Sep-25-26 at 12:48 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, and Toyota does it from the factory. Load index, speed rating, and your AWD type decide which all-terrain tire belongs on it.

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Will 35s Fit an F-250 With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Sep-25-26 at 12:16 PM By Dennis Feldman
Yes on a 4x4 F-250. Wheel offset, truck generation, and the load index of the 35 you pick decide if it rubs or runs underrated.

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Do BMWs Need Star-Marked Tires?

Posted Sep-22-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
Do BMWs need star-marked tires? The star, the run-flat mark and the foam liner are three separate decisions, not one.

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Should You Downsize Your Wheels for Winter Tires?

Posted Sep-17-26 at 9:03 AM By Hank Feldman
Downsizing your winter wheels usually works, but two numbers decide it: your brake clearance and the load index of the smaller size.

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Can You Tow With All-Terrain Tires?

Posted Sep-15-26 at 3:54 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, if it's built for the load. The same all-terrain tire comes in passenger and Load Range E versions. Here's how to tell yours.

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Biggest Tire on a Stock F-150 With No Lift

Posted Sep-14-26 at 5:27 PM By Hank Feldman
What's the biggest tire on a stock F-150 with no lift? Ford already answered it, and your factory wheel is the real limit.

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