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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 Continental DWs06 Plus good tires?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:41 AM By Hank Feldman
Straight talk on Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus tires: how long they last, DWS06 vs Plus, run-flat facts, pros and cons, and versus Michelin.

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Are Yokohama Geolandar A T-GO15 any good?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:26 AM By Dennis Feldman
The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 reviewed: on- and off-road grip, noise, how long it lasts, what replaced it, and how it compares to Toyo and Michelin.

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Are Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Tires Good?

Posted Jul-20-26 at 11:12 AM By Hank Feldman
Straight talk on Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires: what PZ4 means, how long they last, run-flat facts, PZ4 vs Michelin PS4S, and why they cost what they do.

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Are Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tires Any Good?

Posted Jul-18-26 at 10:57 AM By Hank Feldman
A shop-floor review of the Nitto Terra Grappler G2: how long it lasts, snow and off-road ability, noise, real sizes and prices, and who should buy it.

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Is It Safe to Drive With Unbalanced Tires?

Posted Jul-18-26 at 10:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
Unbalanced tires are safe short term - but how long depends on the cause. A diagnostic table separating a thrown weight from a bent rim, bad belt, or bearing.

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Is It Safe to Drive on a Slow Tire Leak?

Posted Jul-17-26 at 12:29 PM By Dennis Feldman
Depends on the rate and the source. Real PSI-per-day thresholds, the 25 percent rule that overrides them, and how to find your leak in ten minutes.

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Balancing Beads vs Wheel Weights: Which Actually Works?

Posted Jul-17-26 at 11:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
Beads or weights? Dennis breaks down the physics, the ounce charts, and which balancing method your tires actually need.

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What size is a 265 65R18 tire?

Posted Jul-15-26 at 9:32 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 265 65R18 tire measures 31.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on an 18 inch wheel. Conversion chart, 265 70R18 comparison, and upgrade sizes inside.

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What size is a 275 60R20 in inches?

Posted Jul-15-26 at 8:55 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 275 60R20 measures 33 inches tall and 10.8 inches wide on a 20 inch wheel. Full conversion chart, substitutes, and the trucks that run this size.

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What Is the Best Brand of Tire?

Posted Jul-13-26 at 10:59 AM By Dennis Feldman
Michelin tops the 2026 rankings, but the best tire brand depends on how you drive. Dennis breaks down the premium, value, and enthusiast tiers.

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What Are Considered Off-Road Tires?

Posted Jul-09-26 at 10:24 AM By Hank Feldman
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 is a 275/60R15 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:27 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 275/60R15 measures 28.0 inches tall and 10.83 inches wide on a 15-inch wheel. Here's its inch conversion, equivalents, and how it compares to 255 and 285.

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What is a 33x12.50R17 Equivalent To?

Posted Jun-26-26 at 11:04 AM By Hank Feldman
A 33x12.50R17 stands 33 inches tall, 12.5 wide, on a tall 8-inch sidewall. Here's its metric equivalent and how it really compares to 285/70R17.

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Are BFGoodrich Tires Any Good? A Shop Owner's Honest Take After 40 Years

Posted Jun-24-26 at 11:58 AM By Hank Feldman
BFGoodrich built its name in the dirt and on the strip, but are they worth your money today? A veteran shop owner's honest verdict on every line.

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