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Tires and WheelsThe Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Guide to Custom WheelsIf you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Elgin drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then, ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 17, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? Thats a question Elgin drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulder... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 03, 2020 Below 45 Degrees in Elgin: Consider Winter TiresRemember 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 Elgin drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out and b... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on March 01, 2020 The Fallacy of Cheap TiresDo you ever shop for shoes in one of our Elgin 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 pa... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 19, 2020 Tire Replacement: What Elgin Drivers Need to KnowLooking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selec... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 17, 2020 Picking the Right Tires in ElginShopping for tires in Elgin can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on December 01, 2019 Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on TiresElgin 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... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 21, 2019 Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in ElginUnderinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Elgin area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas t... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on April 14, 2019 All About Your TPMS in ElginElgin drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Elgin drivers to tell when ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 01, 2018 Selecting New Tires and WheelsSome of us Elgin drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Illinois, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels.... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on March 19, 2018 |
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