Wheels & Tires

Years back, I penned an article titled Pro Tips for Tire Pressure that talked about setting drag race tire pressures and dealing with changing conditions. It offered a lot of […]

If you log onto the Summit Racing website and search for tire pressure gauges, you’ll find around 100 to choose from. That’s a lot. Some are designed for high pressures. […]

Wheel alignment is important. No secret, but why do so many people ignore it? That’s a good question. Here’s a case-in-point: I went to a couple of different car shows […]

When properly inflating car or truck tires, even the most diehard gearhead won’t give much thought to the tiny little device working its magic in the valve stem—it’s called a […]

Wheel alignments are often thought of as a job for professionals with fancy laser-guided equipment. Or in other words, something you can’t do at home. But nothing could be further […]

There’s nothing like the thrill of finding the *right* wheel to perfectly finish off your ride. But that’s not always as easy as it sounds. And that’s especially true if, […]

I read your article about spindle swaps for the 1964-67 Chevelle. I’m using 1994 Impala spindles and CPP control arms. You suggest that I can use a larger aftermarket wheel? […]

As you get more and more into racing, you’ll start to hear some new and important terms—and one of the big ones is “tire deflection.” Tire deflection refers to the […]

Improper vehicle alignment can lead to a handful of serious problems—including rapid, uneven tire wear, bad handling, compromised braking performance, poor steering, and more. Check out this infographic to learn […]

Ahhh, the humble wheel stud. At first glance, there’s not much to it. It’s simply a threaded shaft that, along with your lug nut, helps secure your wheel to the […]