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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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Is the Continental SportContact 7 Any Good?

Posted Jul-27-26 at 11:11 AM By Hank Feldman
Is the Continental SportContact 7 any good? It wins nearly every test it enters, and still disappoints some owners. Here is what decides which one you get.

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Is the General AltiMAX RT45 a Good Tire?

Posted Jul-27-26 at 10:38 AM By Dennis Feldman
Is the General AltiMAX RT45 a good tire? The answer changes depending on whether your sidewall reads T, H, or V. Warranty, noise, and real mileage.

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Is the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W a Good Tire?

Posted Jul-25-26 at 10:51 AM By Hank Feldman
Three-ply sidewall, 3PMSF snow rating, 95 sizes in stock. Where the A/T4W beats the A/T3W, where it doesn't, and which truck it belongs on.

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Are KO3 tires any good?

Posted Jul-25-26 at 9:34 AM By Dennis Feldman
BFGoodrich KO3 review with real pricing, load ranges, snow ratings, and the gravel-mile test that decides whether the upgrade pays.

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Are Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Good Tires?

Posted Jul-24-26 at 12:31 PM By Hank Feldman
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is a terrific tire with one blind spot, and a set of parentheses on the sidewall worth 15,000 miles.

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Are Continental TrueContact Tour 54 Tires Good? One Letter Decides

Posted Jul-24-26 at 11:52 AM By Dennis Feldman
The Continental TrueContact Tour 54 earns its price, but the speed rating on your sidewall decides whether you get 80,000 miles of coverage or 70,000.

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Are Pirelli Scorpion Verde Tires Good?

Posted Jul-23-26 at 9:56 AM By Hank Feldman
Your luxury SUV came with Scorpion Verdes and the dealer wants a fortune for the same set. When the sidewall letters matter, and when the newer Plus 3 wins.

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Are Hankook Dynapro AT2 Tires Any Good?

Posted Jul-23-26 at 9:40 AM By Dennis Feldman
Factory Dynapro AT2s and the ones you buy in a shop are not the same tire. Why OE sets wear fast, what the replacement version delivers, and which to buy.

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Are Nitto Ridge Grapplers Good Tires?

Posted Jul-21-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
Ridge Grapplers split the difference between all-terrain and mud tire. Who they're perfect for, who should skip them, and the snow question answered straight.

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Are BFGoodrich KO2 Tires Still Worth Buying?

Posted Jul-21-26 at 11:13 AM By Dennis Feldman
The KO2 is being phased out as KO3 sizes roll in. When the outgoing tire is still the smart buy, when it isn't, and the size-availability trap to avoid.

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Are Continental DWs06 Plus good tires?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:41 AM By Hank Feldman
Straight talk on Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus tires: how long they last, DWS06 vs Plus, run-flat facts, pros and cons, and versus Michelin.

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Are Yokohama Geolandar A T-GO15 any good?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:26 AM By Dennis Feldman
The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 reviewed: on- and off-road grip, noise, how long it lasts, what replaced it, and how it compares to Toyo and Michelin.

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Are Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Tires Good?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:12 AM By Hank Feldman
Straight talk on Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires: what PZ4 means, how long they last, run-flat facts, PZ4 vs Michelin PS4S, and why they cost what they do.

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Are Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tires Any Good?

Posted Jul-18-26 at 10:57 AM By Hank Feldman
A shop-floor review of the Nitto Terra Grappler G2: how long it lasts, snow and off-road ability, noise, real sizes and prices, and who should buy it.

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What Is the Best Brand of Tire?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 10:59 AM By Dennis Feldman
Michelin tops the 2026 rankings, but the best tire brand depends on how you drive. Dennis breaks down the premium, value, and enthusiast tiers.

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What Size Is a 235/55R18? Specs, Fitment, and Cost

Posted Jul-08-26 at 11:41 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 235/55R18 stands about 28.2 inches tall. Here are the specs, what crossovers use it, whether 55 is low profile, and what a set costs.

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What Are Wide Oval Tires? The Muscle Car Legend, Decoded

Posted Jul-01-26 at 10:31 AM By Hank Feldman
Wide Oval tires put the muscle in muscle cars. Here is what they are, how to read the old F70-14 sizes, and which ones fit your classic. - Hank

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Are Landsail Tires Any Good? An Honest Look at the Budget Performance Brand

Posted Jun-30-26 at 12:51 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis reviews Landsail tires: who makes them, the Sentury aircraft-tire pedigree, real strengths and limits, the lineup, and whether they are worth it.

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What Are Gold Line Tires? The Rarest Classic Sidewall Stripe

Posted Jun-30-26 at 12:23 PM By Hank Feldman
Hank breaks down gold line tires: the rare gold-stripe sidewall, the Corvettes and Chevelles that wore them, redline vs. goldline, and where to buy them.

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What Are R-Compound Tires?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 1:51 PM By Dennis Feldman
What are R-compound tires? Dennis explains the DOT-legal track tire, how heat cycles work, how they differ from 200 treadwear, and when to run them.

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What Are Pro Street Tires?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 1:30 PM By Hank Feldman
What are pro street tires? Hank breaks down the skinny-front, big-meat-rear setup, how big you can go before tubbing, and which DOT tires actually hook.

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What is a 275/60R15 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:27 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 275/60R15 measures 28.0 inches tall and 10.83 inches wide on a 15-inch wheel. Here's its inch conversion, equivalents, and how it compares to 255 and 285.

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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 Hercules Tires Any Good?

Posted Jun-25-26 at 10:28 AM By Dennis Feldman
Are Hercules tires worth it? Our fitment specialist breaks down the lineup, warranties, real strengths, and what to watch for before you buy.

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Are Diamond Back Tires Any Good? What 50 Years of Whitewalls Taught Me

Posted Jun-25-26 at 9:42 AM By Hank Feldman
Diamond Back puts classic whitewall, redline, and goldline looks on modern radials. Here's Hank's honest take on the ride, the cost, and the wait.

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