The Toolbox

Learn how to measure backspace, torque specs, design, and other wheel basics. Our racing wheel guide covers all you need for a new set of oval track wheels.

Need better tire traction on the track? Read our guide on increasing traction with grooving, siping, and needling to ensure your racing tires have great grip.

Should you mix bias-ply and radial tires? Get all the information you need with our guide on radial tires and bias ply tires, and why mixing is risky.

Roadster Expert Tim covers the various types of vintage wire wheels (1928-1935) found on early Fords and how to distinguish the differences between them.

Sending your straight axle street rod to the alignment shop can be expensive, but if you have the right tools you can do it yourself in your own garage.

In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer request for our recommendations on brake kits for his ’56 F100.

If you're upgrading to an ididit tilt steering column, you'll need the dimensions of the column to make sure it fits. Click here for dimensional drawings of ididit's 4 different column designs.

In this Tech Tip, John helps a customer troubleshoot his heavy steering in his project.

In this Tech Tip, John gets to answer a favorite question of ours, what engine should I get?

In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer question about the versatility of one of our steering columns and its potential uses.