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How to Test for Tire Rubbing Before You Buy
If you’re looking at a bigger tire size, the most common question is simple: will these tires rub? The tricky part is that rubbing doesn’t always show up sitting still in your driveway—it often happens at full lock, over bumps, or when the suspension compresses.
This guide is built to be straightforward. You’ll start by checking
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Lug Seat Types: Conical vs Ball vs Mag (Why the Wrong Lug Nuts Wreck Wheels)
Lug nuts seem simple—until they’re not. One of the most common (and most expensive) wheel installation mistakes is using the wrong lug seat type.
Even when the thread pitch fits your vehicle, the wrong lug nut seat can clamp the wheel incorrectly. That can lead to vibration, loose lug nuts, and permanent dama
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Plug vs Patch vs Replace: What’s Safe After a Nail in Your Tire?
Finding a nail or screw in your tire is never a great feeling. The big question usually comes next: Can this be repaired, or does the tire need to be replaced?
The answer depends on where the puncture is, how the tire was damaged, and how the repair is done. Not all punctures are equal—and not all repairs are safe.
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Hub Rings Explained: When You Need Them (and When You Don’t)
If you’ve shopped aftermarket wheels, you’ve probably noticed the center hole on the wheel can look larger than the hub on your vehicle. That gap is exactly what hub rings are made for.
Here’s the BB Wheels take: most aftermarket wheels are lug-centric, meaning the wheel is centered by the tapered lug nuts as you
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Why Your TPMS Light Turns On in Cold Weather (and the Right Fix)
If you’re seeing a TPMS light in cold weather, the core reason is usually simple: cold temperatures drop tire pressure, and that pressure drop can trigger your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
It often shows up on the first cold snap of the season. One day everything looks fine, then you wake up to a warning light. The
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