Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Elgin: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
December 18, 2016
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Elgin drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Elgin drivers... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
November 7, 2016
A lot of us Elgin drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Illinois motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousand... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
October 23, 2016
Many Elgin drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Elgin area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Elgin drivers, that look includes bigg... More
Elgin Tire Repair
October 4, 2016
Most Elgin residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Elgin drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Illinois gas prices, we've all heard about the importan... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Elgin, Illinois
September 6, 2016
Everyone in Elgin, 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 Elgin, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that wil... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Elgin Ride
July 12, 2016
It seems like everywhere you go in the Elgin 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 y... More
Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
April 17, 2016
Welcome to the Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Elgin conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: Tire Replacement Overview
April 10, 2016
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Elgin 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 ti... More
Helping Elgin Drivers Get the Right Tires
February 28, 2016
Every Elgin vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is engi... More
How Much is Enough for Elgin Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
February 22, 2016
Most Elgin drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the technic... More