Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights

January 31, 2017

A lot of us Glendale Heights 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 ... More

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights

January 23, 2017

Many Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Glendale Heights... More

Hitting The Brakes In Glendale Heights

January 15, 2017

Hello Glendale Heights, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truc... More

Glendale Heights Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

January 10, 2017

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Glendale Heights 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 consider... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Viva la Difference

January 1, 2017

Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Glendale Heights residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn trave... More