Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Bloomington
February 16, 2020
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? Bloomington 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 feel t... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
January 17, 2020
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Bloomington drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the sh... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Bloomington
January 15, 2020
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Below 45 Degrees in Bloomington: Consider Winter Tires
November 3, 2019
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 Bloomington drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Bloomington Ride
August 25, 2019
It seems like everywhere you go in the Bloomington area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So wher... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
June 9, 2019
When Bloomington drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake syste... More
The Tuffy Bloomington Guide to Tire Specs
May 26, 2019
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Bloomington service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the m... More
Bloomington Tire Repair
April 3, 2018
Most Bloomington residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Bloomington drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Illinois gas prices, we've all heard about ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bloomington: Tire Replacement Overview
September 11, 2017
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Bloomington drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm)... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
June 13, 2017
Bloomington 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 the st... More