Gold wheels are a finish, not a metal. Here is how painted, PVD, and plated gold differ, which lasts, the styles that fit your build, and how to care for them.
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Cheater slicks are drag slicks with just enough tread to stay street legal. Here is the pie-crust history, the fitment, and what to run on a hot rod.
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The 5x130 bolt pattern is the Porsche fit, also on VW, Audi, and Mercedes vans. Here is what fits, the hub bore catch, and the wheels that bolt on.
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Wire wheels still turn heads on classics, lowriders, and hot rods. Here is how knock-offs and bolt-ons mount, what they cost, and which set fits.
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The 5x139.7 (5x5.5) bolt pattern runs on the Dodge Ram 1500, older Ford and Jeep trucks, and more. Dennis covers the full vehicle list and how to confirm fit.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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? Hank breaks down the honest pros, cons, gloss vs matte, resale value, and which cars actually pull off the look.
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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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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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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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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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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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