Getting New Tires in Glendale Heights?
January 29, 2023
There are so many tire choices in the Glendale Heights area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Glendale Heights area folks so you want do it right.Tip: ta... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Glendale Heights
January 22, 2023
Do you like to shop for shoes in Glendale Heights?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 b... More
Winter Tires
August 21, 2022
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Glendale Heights driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires on... More
Under Pressure in Glendale Heights: TPMS
August 19, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Glendale Heights, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light truck... More
Saving Lives in Glendale Heights with Tire Pressure
August 10, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Glendale Heights, 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 i... More
Helping Glendale Heights Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 4, 2022
Every Glendale Heights 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 tr... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
July 30, 2022
Some of us Glendale Heights 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 whe... More
How Much is Enough for Glendale Heights Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
July 28, 2022
Most Glendale Heights 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, ... More
Tire Tread Depth for Glendale Heights, Illinois Drivers
July 22, 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
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Glendale Heights
July 8, 2022
A lot of people get custom wheels in Glendale Heights. 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 ... More