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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.

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  • 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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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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Do You Need a Leveling Kit for 35s on a Silverado 1500?

Posted Sep-14-26 at 1:18 PM By Hank Feldman
Do you need a leveling kit for 35s on a Silverado 1500? A level buys clearance when you're parked, not when the suspension stuffs.

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What Part of a Tire Can't Be Repaired?

Posted Aug-18-26 at 3:19 PM By Hank Feldman
The sidewall is the famous answer. The shoulder is the one that costs people money, and the repairable zone is narrower than almost anyone thinks.

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What Is the Number One Enemy of Tires?

Posted Aug-18-26 at 1:53 PM By Dennis Feldman
Heat is the answer, but not the heat you think. The real variable is how much heat your tire makes, and a table showing which path you are on.

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Is That Noise My Tires or a Wheel Bearing?

Posted Aug-11-26 at 1:46 PM By Dennis Feldman
The turn test everyone repeats only tells you half of it. Two other tests separate a bearing from a tire in a single drive.

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Why Is My Tire Losing Air With No Puncture?

Posted Aug-11-26 at 1:22 PM By Hank Feldman
Your tire is probably fine. The wheel is what is leaking, and the corrosion doing it stays invisible until the tire comes off the rim.

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Is It Safe to Drive With a Broken Belt in a Tire?

Posted Aug-11-26 at 12:58 PM By Dennis Feldman
A broken tire belt is not one failure, it is three. Which layer separated decides whether you can limp to a shop or need a tow right now.

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What Is the #1 Reason for Tire Failure?

Posted Aug-06-26 at 11:07 AM By Hank Feldman
Everybody answers under-inflation. Hank explains why that misses three drivers out of five, and how to find the one thing that will actually kill your tires.

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How Do I Know If My Tires Are Bad?

Posted Aug-06-26 at 10:31 AM By Dennis Feldman
Not every bad tire is an emergency. Dennis ranks every warning sign by urgency so you know what means tow it, what means days, and what can wait.

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How Many PSI Over the Recommendation Is Actually Safe?

Posted Aug-04-26 at 12:40 PM By Dennis Feldman
Adding a few PSI is safe in some situations and costly in others. Here is the exact ceiling for towing, track days, cold weather, and fuel economy.

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