Tire Tread Depth for Bloomington, Illinois Drivers
December 25, 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
Winter Tires
September 20, 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 Bloomington 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 only in... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
September 17, 2022
Some of us Bloomington 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. ... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
September 12, 2022
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Peoria 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 pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty im... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
September 10, 2022
Hey Bloomington area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Bloomington area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds... More
How Much is Enough for Bloomington Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
September 4, 2022
Most Bloomington 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 t... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
September 1, 2022
Why are wheel bearings for Bloomington vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Bloomington post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Bloomington, Illinois... More
Getting New Tires in Bloomington?
August 30, 2022
There are so many tire choices in the Bloomington 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 Bloomington area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with yo... More
All About Your TPMS in Bloomington
August 28, 2022
Bloomington 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 Bloomington drivers to tell ... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Bloomington
August 21, 2022
A lot of people get custom wheels in Bloomington. 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 Bloom... More