Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Tire Replacement Overview
May 16, 2017
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Aurora drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of t... More
Aurora Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
May 1, 2017
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Aurora on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered signifi... More
Shake It up in Aurora!: Why Wheel Balancing
March 26, 2017
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Saving Lives in Aurora with Tire Pressure
January 24, 2017
All new passenger vehicles on our Aurora, Illinois, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Aurora, Illinois
January 2, 2017
Everyone in Aurora, Illinois eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Aurora, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that w... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Aurora
November 7, 2016
Do you like to shop for shoes in Aurora?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 pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tire... More
Below 45 Degrees in Aurora: Consider Winter Tires
September 27, 2016
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Aurora drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out and ... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
August 16, 2016
Aurora drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steerin... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Aurora
February 28, 2016
A lot of people get custom wheels in Aurora. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Tire & Aut... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
February 22, 2016
Why are wheel bearings for Aurora vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Aurora, Ill... More