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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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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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Biggest Tire on a Stock F-150 With No Lift

Posted Sep-14-26 at 5:27 PM By Hank Feldman
What's the biggest tire on a stock F-150 with no lift? Ford already answered it, and your factory wheel is the real limit.

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What Load Range Do You Need to Tow With a Half-Ton?

Posted Sep-14-26 at 4:10 PM By Dennis Feldman
What load range do you need to tow with a half-ton? Your rear axle carries about a third more than the tongue weight. Here's the math.

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Do You Need a Leveling Kit for 35s on a Silverado 1500?

Posted Sep-14-26 at 1:18 PM By Hank Feldman
Do you need a leveling kit for 35s on a Silverado 1500? A level buys clearance when you're parked, not when the suspension stuffs.

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Will 33s Fit a Stock Tacoma Without a Lift?

Posted Sep-14-26 at 11:38 AM By Dennis Feldman
Will 33s fit a stock Tacoma without a lift? Your wheel offset and the tire's load index decide it, not the tire's diameter.

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LT245/75R17 vs 245/75R17: Which One Does Your Truck Need?

Posted Sep-08-26 at 2:31 PM By Hank Feldman
Same 31.5 inches. Same 17 inch rim. Over 700 lb difference per tire. Here is how to tell which one your truck takes.

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What Are the Best Brands for 235/45R17?

Posted Sep-07-26 at 11:40 AM By Dennis Feldman
Load index 94 or 97 decides your 235/45R17 tire before brand does. Dennis ranks what to buy in each spec.

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Is 205/50R17 a Low Profile Tire?

Posted Sep-05-26 at 10:19 AM By Hank Feldman
Yes and no, depending on whose definition. Here is the number that actually tells you how a 205/50R17 rides.

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Which 245/60R18 Tire Is the Best?

Posted Sep-05-26 at 9:20 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best 245/60R18 tire depends on whether your placard calls for load index 104, 105, or 109. Here is how to tell.

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What Size Tire Is a 235 70R16?

Posted Sep-04-26 at 2:30 PM By Hank Feldman
A 235/70R16 stands 29 inches tall on a 16 inch wheel. Seven different load indexes share that same size code.

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What Size Is a 265 65R17 in Inches?

Posted Sep-03-26 at 10:43 AM By Dennis Feldman
A 265 65R17 measures 30.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on paper. Rim width and load index decide what you actually get.

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Which 245 45 R19 Tire Is the Best?

Posted Aug-31-26 at 9:06 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best 245/45R19 tire depends on whether your placard calls for load index 98 or 102. Here is the right pick for each case.

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Which 225-60R17 Tires Are The Best?

Posted Aug-29-26 at 4:46 PM By Hank Feldman
The best 225/60R17 tire depends on whether it is going on a sedan or a crossover. Here are the top picks by load index, mileage, weather and price.

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Which 245/40 R19 Tire Is Best Rated?

Posted Aug-29-26 at 1:35 PM By Dennis Feldman
The best-rated 245/40R19 tire depends on your load index. Here is what wins in 94 vs 98, plus top picks for all-season, summer, run-flat and winter.

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What Are the Best Tires for a 245/65R17 Tire?

Posted Aug-28-26 at 11:15 AM By Dennis Feldman
The best 245/65R17 tire depends on your load index, not the brand. Here is how to choose between SL 105, SL 107, XL 111 and LT builds.

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Which 205/60R16 Tire Is The Best?

Posted Aug-26-26 at 1:19 PM By Hank Feldman
Eight 205/60R16 picks by mission, with prices. Plus the load index split that decides which of them your car is actually allowed to take.

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What Vehicles Use 225/75R16 Tires?

Posted Aug-26-26 at 11:03 AM By Dennis Feldman
225/75R16 fits vans, SUVs and older 3/4-ton pickups. Load ratings in this size span 1,819 to 3,197 lb, so service type decides what you can buy.

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Which 235/50R18 Tires Are the Best?

Posted Aug-25-26 at 9:07 AM By Dennis Feldman
235/50R18 fits sedans and crossovers, and they need different load ratings. Match the code on your placard before you shop this size.

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What Is the Best Tire for a 265/60R18?

Posted Aug-24-26 at 9:52 AM By Dennis Feldman
265/60R18 comes in SL, XL, and LT, and they are not interchangeable. Match the construction to your placard first, then pick the tire.

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Which 235/55R17 Tires Are the Best?

Posted Aug-22-26 at 3:27 PM By Hank Feldman
The best 235/55R17 depends on two digits most buyers never read. Picks by load index and driving style, with real prices for every one.

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Which Tire Is Best for a 235/45R18 Tire?

Posted Aug-22-26 at 2:24 PM By Dennis Feldman
Three categories, three very different tires, one size. Real prices, real picks, and how to tell which one your car is actually asking for.

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Which Tire Is Best for a 235-45R18 Tire?

Posted Aug-21-26 at 2:37 PM By Dennis Feldman
The best 235/45R18 tire depends on whether you want what your sport trim promised or what the factory installed. Dennis picks six winners with real prices.

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Is 245-40R18 a Low Profile Tire?

Posted Aug-21-26 at 2:01 PM By Hank Feldman
Yes, but the 40 tells you less than you think. Hank breaks down what a 245/40R18 actually gives you in sidewall millimeters, and when that bites.

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What Are the Best Brands for 235 55R19 Tires?

Posted Aug-21-26 at 1:24 PM By Dennis Feldman
The best brands for 235 55R19 tires depend on your load rating first. Dennis ranks 12 brands by SL vs XL availability, driving priority, and price.

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