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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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Are 200-Treadwear Tires Good for Daily Driving?

Posted Nov-11-26 at 2:48 PM By Dennis Feldman
A 200-treadwear tire can be a daily driver if your mornings stay above 40F, you watch the 4/32 mark in rain, and you budget for short life.

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Kia Telluride Tire Size by Trim

Posted Nov-11-26 at 12:46 PM By Dennis Feldman
Every factory Telluride tire size by trim, 2020 to 2027, with load indexes, and why the X-Pro's A/T is no taller than the SX's 20s.

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Toyota Tundra Tire Size by Trim

Posted Nov-11-26 at 12:07 PM By Hank Feldman
Every factory Tundra tire size by trim from 2007 to 2026, each one's load index, and why the TRD Pro's tire is no taller than an SR5's.

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Can You Put 37s on a Bronco Without a Lift?

Posted Nov-11-26 at 11:50 AM By Hank Feldman
A Sasquatch Bronco can run 37s at stock height with trimming and the right offset. Without Sasquatch, it can't. Here's what decides it.

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Will Charger Wheels Fit a Challenger?

Posted Nov-10-26 at 5:53 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes on 2008-2023 RWD cars: same 5x115 hub. Your brake package, AWD offsets and staggered rear widths decide whether a set fits.

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Will Ranger Wheels Fit a Bronco?

Posted Nov-10-26 at 4:31 PM By Dennis Feldman
Yes on most 2021+ Broncos: same 6x139.7 hub, bore and lugs. Not on a Bronco Raptor, and Sasquatch 35s change the offset math.

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Will 37s Fit a JL Wrangler With a 2.5-Inch Lift?

Posted Nov-10-26 at 2:16 PM By Dennis Feldman
Yes on a Rubicon with 2 in of added bumpstop and 4.5-5 in backspacing. Sport and Sahara flares, gears and load range change it.

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Do Dually Tires Have to Match?

Posted Nov-10-26 at 1:39 PM By Dennis Feldman
Dually tires have to match within 1/4 inch of diameter, not just by brand. Here's the tread math, the load shift, and when to buy two.

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Will 37s Fit a Ram 2500 With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Nov-09-26 at 6:22 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, with trimming and the right offset. Power Wagon vs. other trims, rear air vs. coils, regear math, and the load range 37s need.

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Can You Mix Radial and Bias-Ply Tires?

Posted Nov-09-26 at 5:44 PM By Hank Feldman
Never on the same axle. Front to rear, it depends which end gets the radials. What that means for classic cars on bias-ply fronts.

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Can You Drive a Dually With One Flat Rear Tire?

Posted Nov-09-26 at 4:22 PM By Dennis Feldman
Only if the partner tire can carry the whole corner alone. The load math by dually tire size, and why inner flats go unnoticed.

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Is It Safe to Drive on Chunked Tires?

Posted Nov-09-26 at 2:28 PM By Hank Feldman
Chunked tread is cosmetic until the chunk reaches the groove floor. Here is how to measure it and when to stop driving on it.

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What Happens If Directional Tires Are Mounted Backwards?

Posted Nov-07-26 at 11:24 AM By Hank Feldman
Backwards directional tires grip fine when dry but hydroplane sooner in rain. Count the arrows to know if you swap sides or remount.

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Can New Tires Cause the ABS or Traction Control Light to Come On?

Posted Nov-07-26 at 11:06 AM By Dennis Feldman
Yes, and when the light came on tells you why: a wheel speed sensor bumped at install, a tire size mismatch, or a TPMS relearn.

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Why does my car shake after getting new tires?

Posted Nov-06-26 at 4:15 PM By Dennis Feldman
New-tire shake usually traces to one of four install errors. When it started and the speed where you feel it tell you which one.

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Can summer tires crack in the cold?

Posted Nov-06-26 at 3:15 PM By Dennis Feldman
Summer tires crack below 20 degrees F, but only when flexed. Driving, storing, and mounting each carry a different cold limit

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Does 4WD Get Worse Gas Mileage?

Posted Nov-06-26 at 2:05 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, but the drivetrain is the smaller part. On most 4WD trucks the bigger mpg loss rides on the tires. Here's where it all goes.

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Is 4WD or AWD Better for Offroad?

Posted Nov-06-26 at 1:43 PM By Dennis Feldman
4WD wins on paper. Off-road, your axle differentials and the tires your drivetrain can run decide it. Find your terrain row below.

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Do Michelin Tires Really Last 80,000 Miles?

Posted Nov-05-26 at 3:52 PM By Hank Feldman
Some do. Only two Michelin lines carry an 80,000-mile warranty, and you need 13,333 miles a year to use it all. Here's the math.

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Why Did My Tires Only Last 30,000 Miles?

Posted Nov-05-26 at 2:14 PM By Dennis Feldman
Was 30,000 miles normal or a problem? The treadwear number on the sidewall tells you, and the wear on the old tires shows the cause.

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Can 20 Year Old Tires Still Be Good?

Posted Nov-05-26 at 12:51 PM By Hank Feldman
Good for a trailer ramp, yes. Good for the highway, no. The job you give a 20 year old tire decides it, and heat is the reason.

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What Is the Best Time to Buy Tires?

Posted Nov-05-26 at 11:26 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best time to buy tires is the first rebate you can catch at 5/32. One 32nd is worth about $100, so buying too early costs you.

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Is It Okay to Buy Tires Online?

Posted Nov-04-26 at 2:02 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, if the seller is authorized and you check the load index, date code and install cost. Here is what online tire buyers miss.

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Are Steel Rims Better for Off-Road?

Posted Nov-04-26 at 1:00 PM By Dennis Feldman
Steel bends instead of cracking, but it often carries less. Load ratings, weights and offsets for steel vs. aluminum off-road wheels.

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Do All-Season Tires Meet Colorado's Traction Law?

Posted Nov-04-26 at 10:47 AM By Hank Feldman
Only if they carry an M+S or snowflake mark and 3/16 inch of tread. Here is the 2026 law, the quarter-test trap, and what to check.

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