Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
July 12, 2022
Custom wheels are one way that Aurora folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be m... More
Tire Tread Depth for Aurora, Illinois Drivers
July 9, 2022
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Aurora Ride
July 6, 2022
It seems like everywhere you go in the Aurora area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Guide to Tire Specs
July 1, 2022
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Aurora service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the manage... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
June 29, 2022
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
May 29, 2022
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Aurora area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty im... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Advice on Buying New Tires
January 1, 2022
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Aurora driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Illinois seasons.Aurora off-roaders should be excited about the options avail... More
Tire Maintenance in Aurora
February 28, 2021
With the recent focus in the Aurora area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Aurora drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, proper... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora
February 7, 2021
Tires do a lot of work for Aurora drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Aurora. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
August 16, 2020
When Aurora drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If... More