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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.

Meet Our Writers:
  • 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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The Top 12 Custom Rims Worth Every Dollar in 2025

Posted Jul-03-25 at 8:13 PM By Dennis Feldman
Discover the top 12 custom rims for 2025, featuring the latest in design, performance, and technology. From forged carbon fiber to deep concave, find the perfect rims for your vehicle.

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How to Measure Wheel Offset Like a Pro: A Beginner's Guide [With Expert Tips]

Posted Jun-25-25 at 7:12 PM By Hank Feldman
Learn to measure wheel offset accurately with our beginner's guide. Understand the differences between offset and backspacing and get expert tips for perfect wheel fitment.

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The Hidden Story Behind Automotive Trends: Classic to Modern Wheels 2026

Posted Jun-23-25 at 7:29 PM By Hank Feldman
Discover the evolution of automotive wheel trends from classic to modern, focusing on monoblock minimalism, 3D-forged precision, hybrid-tech innovations, and eco-conscious designs.

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Automotive Industry Trends: Custom Wheel Edition 2026

Posted Jun-18-25 at 3:11 PM By Dennis Feldman
Discover the hottest custom wheel trends for 2026, including monoblock minimalism, 3D-forged designs, hybrid-tech wheels, bold colorways, eco-friendly options, and more.

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So You Got Some Sweet Rims...Now Do You Need Hub Rings?

Posted Nov-13-12 at 12:00 AM By Jackie
Believe it or not, we don't get this question a lot, but it is an important one.  Nothing can really make a car look good like the right set of wheels, but sadly, not all wheels were designed with your car in mind.  See, car makers design their cars with specific wheels that fit perfectly with no play or “looseness.”  When you get a new set, they aren't always made for the same specs.  What winds up happening is that the new wheels are slightly misaligned or imbalanced compared to those stock 15 [...more]

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How Muscle Cars came about

Posted Jun-17-11 at 12:00 AM By Jackie
Is there anything more American than baseball and apple pie? Well, if there is anything more American than Mom and apple pie it would have to be the traditional American muscle car. Muscle cars are performance vehicles that embody the American spirit: they are fast, sturdy, and powerful. But the debate regarding the first “true” is one that will most likely not be settled anytime soon. Popular opinion is divided as to whether the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 or the Pontiac GTO was the first true muscle [...more]

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American Classic Cars

Posted May-29-11 at 12:00 AM By Jackie
Summertime finds many Americans hitting the road. Whether they are going on road trip vacations or cruising for fun with friends, they want to be enjoying the warm weather and longer hours of daylight by getting out on the streets and highways. Summer is also the time when motorheads like to show off their wheels, with car clubs holding rallys and tours or meeting in parking lots to display classic and vintage cars. There are some clubs that focus on foreign made vehicles, but there is nothing [...more]

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Who Makes Custom Tires

Posted Jan-31-10 at 12:00 AM By Jackie
A lot of men here in the United States have made it quite a hobby to refurbish old cars or maybe even build one from scratch like Tim the Tool man. To do so, you will probably need more than a few custom parts. Extreme hobbyists are not the only ones who keep the custom parts industry running. When you spend a lot of money on a new vehicle it is not unusual to want to add some custom parts. If you buy a powerful Chevy pickup, you may get it lifted or at least get larger wheels; which often requi [...more]

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