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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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Chevelle Wheel and Tire Guide (1964-72)

Posted Sep-28-26 at 2:26 PM By Hank Feldman
1964-72 Chevelle factory wheel and tire sizes by year, what fits a stock body from 14 to 18 inches, and why the frame sets the limit.

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Will 33s Fit a Stock Chevy Colorado?

Posted Sep-28-26 at 1:35 PM By Dennis Feldman
Will 33s fit a stock Chevy Colorado? It depends on generation and trim. Here is which ones take a 33, which cannot, and what changes.

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What Size Tires Fit a 1967-69 Camaro?

Posted Sep-28-26 at 12:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Stock-body 1967-69 Camaro tire sizes from 14 to 18 inches, the backspacing that decides them, and the brakes that set the floor.

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Ram 1500 Tire Size by Trim

Posted Sep-28-26 at 11:41 AM By Dennis Feldman
Ram 1500 tire size by trim, 2019 to 2026, with the load index each size carries and why a Ram 1500 Classic takes different tires.

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GMC Sierra 1500 Tire Size by Trim

Posted Sep-25-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
Every 2025 Sierra 1500 trim's tire size, plus the load index, speed rating, and construction that change more than the height does.

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Do S550 Wheels Fit an S650 Mustang?

Posted Sep-25-26 at 1:58 PM By Dennis Feldman
Same bolt pattern and hub, yes. Your S650's brake package and TPMS frequency decide whether S550 wheels bolt on or scrape.

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Can You Put All-Terrain Tires on a RAV4?

Posted Sep-25-26 at 12:48 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, and Toyota does it from the factory. Load index, speed rating, and your AWD type decide which all-terrain tire belongs on it.

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Will 35s Fit an F-250 With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Sep-25-26 at 12:16 PM By Dennis Feldman
Yes on a 4x4 F-250. Wheel offset, truck generation, and the load index of the 35 you pick decide if it rubs or runs underrated.

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Do BMWs Need Star-Marked Tires?

Posted Sep-22-26 at 2:25 PM By Hank Feldman
Do BMWs need star-marked tires? The star, the run-flat mark and the foam liner are three separate decisions, not one.

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Will 33s Fit a Stock Nissan Frontier?

Posted Sep-22-26 at 1:18 PM By Hank Feldman
Will 33s fit a stock Nissan Frontier? Your trim matters more than your model year, and most 33s are not actually 33s.

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Will 35s Fit a Silverado 2500HD With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Sep-22-26 at 11:25 AM By Dennis Feldman
Will 35s fit a Silverado 2500HD with a leveling kit? Torsion keys, clearance, and the load index most 35s quietly give up.

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Can You Put 35s on a Bronco Without Sasquatch?

Posted Sep-22-26 at 9:59 AM By Hank Feldman
Yes, but tire width and wheel offset decide which 35 fits. See what the Sasquatch package changes and how to match it on your Bronco.

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Will 35s Fit a Tundra With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Sep-21-26 at 5:49 PM By Dennis Feldman
A narrow 35 fits a leveled Tundra; a 35x12.50 usually means trimming. The +60 mm factory wheel offset decides which one you can run.

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Will 33s Fit a Stock 4Runner?

Posted Sep-21-26 at 4:51 PM By Hank Feldman
Some do, some don't. Your generation, factory wheel offset, and tire width decide which 33 fits a stock 4Runner without a lift.

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Will 35s Fit a Ram 1500 With a Leveling Kit?

Posted Sep-21-26 at 11:27 AM By Dennis Feldman
Yes, if you pick the right 35. Tire width, wheel offset, and coil vs. air suspension decide what clears a leveled 2019+ Ram 1500.

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Lug Nut Seat Mismatch: What Happens If You Use the Wrong Type

Posted Sep-18-26 at 6:32 PM By Hank Feldman
A mismatched lug nut seat still clicks your torque wrench at spec. Here is why that happens, and how to catch it early.

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Brake Caliper Clearance: Will These Wheels Clear?

Posted Sep-18-26 at 3:15 PM By Dennis Feldman
Wheel diameter is not what decides caliper clearance. Learn the three measurements that do, and how to check them before you buy.

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Should You Downsize Your Wheels for Winter Tires?

Posted Sep-17-26 at 9:03 AM By Hank Feldman
Downsizing your winter wheels usually works, but two numbers decide it: your brake clearance and the load index of the smaller size.

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Why Do EV Truck Tires Wear Out So Fast?

Posted Sep-17-26 at 8:46 AM By Dennis Feldman
EV trucks eat tires because most replacements in the same size carry less load capacity than the tire that came off. Check yours.

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Will That Lifted Truck Package Actually Clear?

Posted Sep-16-26 at 5:49 PM By Hank Feldman
Offset does not create clearance. It splits your tire's width across the hub. Here is the arithmetic before you buy the package.

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Do You Need Load Range F Tires to Tow With a 3/4-Ton?

Posted Sep-16-26 at 4:26 PM By Dennis Feldman
Your tires already clear your axle rating by federal law. Here is which of your truck's five ratings actually limits a 3/4-ton.

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Will 35s Fit a Wrangler JL Without a Lift?

Posted Sep-16-26 at 1:36 PM By Hank Feldman
35s clear a stock JL Rubicon but rub on a Sport or Sahara. Here is the up-travel math that decides it, trim by trim, with Jeep's own numbers.

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F-150 Tire Size by Trim: Why Your Neighbor's Size Is Wrong for Your Truck

Posted Sep-15-26 at 5:32 PM By Dennis Feldman
Five factory F-150 sizes carry different load ratings. See the size and capacity for every 2026 trim, and why copying a friend fails.

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Can You Tow With All-Terrain Tires?

Posted Sep-15-26 at 3:54 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, if it's built for the load. The same all-terrain tire comes in passenger and Load Range E versions. Here's how to tell yours.

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Will Wheel Spacers Stop Your Tires From Rubbing?

Posted Sep-15-26 at 2:42 PM By Dennis Feldman
Spacers fix inboard tire rub and make fender rub worse. At full lock they also push the tire forward or back. Here's how to tell.

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