Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Bloomington

August 12, 2022

Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Bloomington area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to ... More

Talk to Tuffy Bloomington About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

August 2, 2022

Custom wheels are one way that Bloomington 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 have to... More

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Bloomington

August 1, 2022

Many Bloomington 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 Bloomington area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Bloomington drivers, that ... More

Shake It up in Bloomington!: Why Wheel Balancing

July 22, 2022

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More

Under Pressure in Bloomington: TPMS

July 19, 2022

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Bloomington, 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 trucks. So... More

Tuffy Bloomington Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

July 11, 2022

Welcome to the Tuffy Bloomington automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Bloomington 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 will ac... More

Saving Lives in Bloomington with Tire Pressure

June 30, 2022

All new passenger vehicles on our Bloomington, 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 is tha... More

Tuffy Bloomington Advice on Buying New Tires

October 24, 2021

Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Bloomington driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Illinois seasons.Bloomington off-roaders should be excited about the opt... More

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Bloomington

March 22, 2020

A lot of us Bloomington 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 th... More

Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington

March 1, 2020

Tires do a lot of work for Bloomington drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Bloomington. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passeng... More