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 gasser stance? Hank breaks down the straight-axle, nose-high look, the big-and-little wheel and tire formula, and how to build it right.
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The 6x135 bolt pattern is Ford and Lincoln only — F-150, Expedition, and Navigator. Here's every vehicle, the specs, and why it's not the same as 6x139.7.
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Rat rod wheels are painted or raw steel — Soft 8s, smoothies, and artillery wheels in black or patina, dressed with dog dish caps. Here's how to nail the look.
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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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U.S. Wheel has stamped out classic steel rims in California for 40 years. A longtime builder breaks down the quality, styles, and what to watch for.
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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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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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Wheel Vintiques builds OE-correct reproduction wheels, but are they any good? Dennis breaks down the quality, fitment specs, and how to balance them right.
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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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The bead seat and safety hump are the unsung rim features that keep your tire sealed and seated — even when pressure drops. Here's how they work.
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Every wheel is built to carry a maximum load — a different number from your tire's rating. How to find it, read it, and know yours is high enough.
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Every 1978–88 G-body — Regal, Monte SS, Cutlass, Grand National — shares one bolt pattern. How to pick wheels, size tires, and nail the stance.
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Cast wheels use A356, forged use 6061 — and the gap is bigger than it looks. What each alloy does, what T6 means, and which belongs on your build.
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Hank Feldman on slot mag wheels: what the five-slot design is, why we call them mags, and how to run a set on your classic build today.
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Dennis Feldman breaks down concave wheel geometry, the shallow-to-deep spectrum, and how concavity affects brake caliper clearance and fitment.
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Hank breaks down smoothie wheels — the clean, spokeless classic look, steel versus billet, baby moons and caps, and how to get the right stance on your build.
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Deep dish wheels look aggressive, but the lip that sells the look carries real tradeoffs. A spec-by-spec breakdown before you order.
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Deep dish rims aren't just for show. Here's what the lip actually does, from wider-tire fitment to brake clearance, and where it's pure cosmetics.
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That forward-leaning, nose-down look isn't an accident. Hank explains where rake came from, how your wheels and tires set it, and how much is too much.
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Bolt pattern, offset, diameter, finish — here's how to pick pickup truck rims that actually fit your truck and the way you drive it.
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Most cars tolerate 5-15mm of offset change before rubbing starts. Find your safe range, why wheel width matters, and when you've gone too far.
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Most off-road trucks land on the same wheel: a 17x9 with negative offset. Hank explains why it works, which trucks run it, and how to pair 33s or 35s.
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Three finishes get sold as chrome and they're nothing alike. Dennis breaks down PVD, traditional plating, and chrome powder on weight, winter use, and care.
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A 20x8.5 front and 20x10 rear gives RWD muscle that planted, steamroller stance. Hank covers which cars it fits, the right tire sizes, and the trade-offs.
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