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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 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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Is It Safe to Drive With Unbalanced Tires?

Posted Jul-18-26 at 10:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
Unbalanced tires are safe short term - but how long depends on the cause. A diagnostic table separating a thrown weight from a bent rim, bad belt, or bearing.

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Is It Safe to Drive on a Slow Tire Leak?

Posted Jul-17-26 at 12:29 PM By Dennis Feldman
Depends on the rate and the source. Real PSI-per-day thresholds, the 25 percent rule that overrides them, and how to find your leak in ten minutes.

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Balancing Beads vs Wheel Weights: Which Actually Works?

Posted Jul-17-26 at 11:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
Beads or weights? Dennis breaks down the physics, the ounce charts, and which balancing method your tires actually need.

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Why Are My Tires Rubbing? Causes and Fixes

Posted Jul-16-26 at 12:44 PM By Hank Feldman
Tires rubbing when you turn or hit a bump? The six causes I see most at the shop, and the right fix for each, from a guy who's rolled a few fenders.

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What Causes Death Wobble? Diagnosis and Fixes

Posted Jul-16-26 at 12:20 PM By Dennis Feldman
Death wobble is a violent front-end shake in solid-axle trucks and Jeeps. See what triggers it, the role your tires play, and how to fix it for good.

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What size is a 265 65R18 tire?

Posted Jul-15-26 at 9:32 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 265 65R18 tire measures 31.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on an 18 inch wheel. Conversion chart, 265 70R18 comparison, and upgrade sizes inside.

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What size is a 275 60R20 in inches?

Posted Jul-15-26 at 8:55 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 275 60R20 measures 33 inches tall and 10.8 inches wide on a 20 inch wheel. Full conversion chart, substitutes, and the trucks that run this size.

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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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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 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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Should New Tires Go on the Front or the Back?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 10:30 AM By Hank Feldman
New tires go on the rear axle, even on front-wheel drive. Hank breaks down why the back wins, when to buy two vs. four, and what fits your ride.

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What Are Considered Off-Road Tires?

Posted Jul-09-26 at 10:24 AM By Hank Feldman
Off-road tires earn the name with deep tread, tough sidewalls, and real bite. Hank breaks down what counts, the three families, and which fit your rig.

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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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