Below 45 Degrees in Glendale Heights: Consider Winter Tires
February 5, 2017
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 Glendale Heights drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ra... More
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
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
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Glendale Heights: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
December 13, 2016
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Glendale Heights 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 Gl... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
November 13, 2016
Glendale Heights 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 t... More
All About Your TPMS in Glendale Heights
April 10, 2016
Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights driver... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
April 3, 2016
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Glendale Heights drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you f... More
Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
March 28, 2016
Custom wheels are one way that Glendale Heights folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will ha... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
February 22, 2016
Why are wheel bearings for Glendale Heights vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you driv... More