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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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6x114.3 Bolt Pattern (6x4.5): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-08-26 at 12:25 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 6x114.3 bolt pattern is the same as 6x4.5 inches. Here are the Nissan trucks and SUVs that use it, and why it is not 5x114.3 or 6x5.5.

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5x5 Bolt Pattern (5x127): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-08-26 at 12:04 PM By Hank Feldman
The 5x5 bolt pattern equals 5x127mm. Here are the classic GM trucks and Jeeps that use it, and why 5x114.3 and 5x120 do not fit.

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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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245/45R18 in Inches: How Tall It Is, What Fits, and Cost

Posted Jul-08-26 at 11:23 AM By Hank Feldman
A 245/45R18 stands about 26.7 inches tall. Here is what it means, what cars use it, whether you can run a 235, and what a set costs.

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5x108 Bolt Pattern (5x4.25): What Vehicles Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-07-26 at 1:23 PM By Dennis Feldman
The 5x108 bolt pattern equals 5x4.25 inches. Here are the vehicles that use it, the center bore, and whether a 5x108 fits a 5x110.

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5x4.75 Bolt Pattern (5x120.65): What Cars Use It and What Fits

Posted Jul-07-26 at 12:39 PM By Hank Feldman
The 5x4.75 bolt pattern equals 5x120.65mm. Here are the classic GM cars that use it, and why 5x120 is not the same thing.

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What Size Tire Is a 225/55R17? Specs, Fitment, and Cost

Posted Jul-07-26 at 12:08 PM By Dennis Feldman
A 225/55R17 is about 26.7 inches tall. Exact specs, what cars use it, the H vs V rating question, and current pricing.

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What Size Is a 225/45R17 in Inches? Specs, Fitment, and Cost

Posted Jul-07-26 at 11:37 AM By Hank Feldman
A 225/45R17 runs about 25 inches tall. Here is what it means, what cars use it, the right pressure, and what a set costs.

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What Cars Have a 5x100 Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jul-06-26 at 11:11 AM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis breaks down the 5x100 bolt pattern: which Subaru, Toyota, Scion, VW, and Audi models use it, the hub-bore gotchas, and how it differs from 5x114.3.

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Early Bronco Wheels and Tires: The 1966-1977 Fitment Guide

Posted Jul-06-26 at 10:28 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank's fitment guide to 1966-1977 early Bronco wheels and tires: the 5x5.5 bolt pattern, backspacing, and what size tires fit uncut or cut fenders.

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Automotive Industry Trends: Tire Edition 2026

Posted Jul-06-26 at 9:54 AM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis Feldman breaks down the seven tire trends shaping 2026: EV tires, quiet acoustic rubber, sustainable materials, smart sensors, and airless tech.

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What Does G60-15 Mean? Muscle Car Tire Sizes Decoded

Posted Jul-06-26 at 9:19 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank Feldman decodes muscle car tire sizes: what G60-15, F70-14 and L78-15 mean, the A-to-N letter system, and the modern tires that replace them.

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Automotive Industry Trends: Off-Road and Overlanding Edition 2026

Posted Jul-02-26 at 12:43 PM By Dennis Feldman
Off-road and overlanding trends for 2026: 17-inch downsizing, rugged-terrain tires, beadlocks, bronze finishes, flow-formed wheels, and load-rated builds.

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Are Black Rims a Good Idea?

Posted Jul-02-26 at 11:38 AM By Hank Feldman
Are black rims a good idea? Hank breaks down the honest pros, cons, gloss vs matte, resale value, and which cars actually pull off the look.

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What Is Road Force Balancing? The Fix for Vibration That Won't Go Away

Posted Jul-01-26 at 11:06 AM By Dennis Feldman
Balanced your tires but the car still shakes? Road force balancing measures what standard balancing can't. Here is how it works and when you need it.

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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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Centerlock vs. Lug-Mount Wheels: Which Is Actually Better?

Posted Jun-30-26 at 12:05 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dennis compares centerlock and lug-mount wheels: swap speed, torque specs, the weight myth, conversion cost, and which one belongs on your car.

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Center Caps, Trim Rings, and Beauty Rings: What's the Difference?

Posted Jun-30-26 at 11:27 AM By Hank Feldman
Hank sorts out center caps, trim rings, and beauty rings: what each does, how they differ from hubcaps, and how to dress a steel wheel right.

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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 Cars Have a 5x115 Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 1:11 PM By Dennis Feldman
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?

Posted Jun-29-26 at 12:41 PM By Hank Feldman
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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What Cars Have a 6x135 Bolt Pattern?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 1:08 PM By Dennis Feldman
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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