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Our more astute readers may have noticed this interesting fact already: chess pieces and Hot Wheels (or Matchbox, or similar) cars are both small, solid objects that can be held easily in one hand. I’ve confirmed this with a double-blind study. This fact leads to one question: what cars would be what chess pieces?

Forget your current set of wheels! It’s time to go back in time and pick out the perfect classic car for your unique style. Take this quiz to find out which timeless classic should be your ride!

Whether you are just slipping a little or the wheels are buried to the axles, here are 10 tips on how to get your car unstuck and back on the road.

Here's a fun way to store and display Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars - a DIY wooden crate parking garage! This was really easy to put together, and it looks great in our play room. We were inspired by this idea on Petit-On that I found on Pinterest. We own WAY too many Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars! The boys store them in a large plastic tub, but they are starting to collect favorite models that they don't want to get scratched up…

It's crazy what a little polish and some new paint can do.

What are hubcaps for? Protect your wheels with these stylish accessories.

Now it’s time to use old tires through recycling process which remain no longer useable after great serving on road as protective covers for your vehicle wheels

Get car smart. Thieves can steal all four tires, wheels and rims within minutes. Learn how to protect your investment against expensive theft.

Analyzing the process of shopping for wheels and tires for your ride.

We walk you thought the essentials of wheels and tires, allowing you to make a more educated decision when selecting wheels and tires. Read the ultimate wheel and tire guide in the February 2013 issue Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords Magazine.

How to Choose Tires and Wheels article on Edmunds.com

From the April 2015 issue Sorry dogs, but man has two best friends—one walks on four legs and the other rides on four wheels. The tricky part is combining the two without either one doing damage to the other. These canine car accessories should help, and to make this test legit, we had a real, […]

Aside from some aftermarket wheels and a few badges, it doesn't look much different than a standard Z06. But, it's so much more.

When most San Francisco Bay Area drivers and hobbyists discuss wheels and rims, they focus on the aesthetic benefits (or lack thereof). However, the right components can dramatically enhance the performance of your automobile. Conversely, the wrong parts, wrongly installed can drag on your performance and even increase your chances of getting into an accident.

Most people that aren’t in the wheel business or don’t research wheels very often have probably never heard of PVD. What does PVD stand for? PVD means Physical Vapor Deposition. It’s a powder coat that looks very similar to chrome that gives that shame shiny appearance. More and more wheel and rim manufacturers are going into the PVD finish. It gives a chrome look without the downfalls of chrome. In this article we will go into detail about why we think PVD is…

The steering wheel is the most important part of any car interior. Here are some of your favorites.

Brakes — they’re a vital part of every vehicle, and having a working understanding of this system is essential as you get to work
First of all, you’re able to stop a car based on two principles: friction and heat. Brakes work by converting kinetic energy (forward motion) into thermal energy (heat). By applying resistance, or friction, to a turning wheel, a vehicle's brakes cause the wheel to slow down and eventually stop, creating heat as a byproduct.
When you step on the…

Modifying Hot Wheels requires the same dedication, creativity, and ingenuity it takes to upgrade a real car.

Ditching the Civic Type R's 20-inch factory wheels for aftermarket 18s? You might end up with a worse handling car.

With rising gas prices people are looking for ways to save at the pump. One thing that directly effects your mpg on your vehicle is your wheels & tires. Here's how and what you can do about it.