When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
May 19, 2019
Hey Tampa area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our FL streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Tampa area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is the... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
May 12, 2019
Tampa 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 steering... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
January 13, 2019
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Tampa drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it ... More
Getting New Tires in Tampa?
November 18, 2018
There are so many tire choices in the Tampa 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 Tampa area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendly ... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
July 8, 2018
Many Tampa 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 Tampa area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Tampa drivers, that look includes bigg... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
May 21, 2018
Some of us Tampa 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 FL, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The hardest ... More
Tire Maintenance in Tampa
January 7, 2018
With the recent focus in the Tampa area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Tampa drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Tire Replacement Overview
November 13, 2017
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Tampa 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) of ti... More
Below 45 Degrees in Tampa: Consider Winter Tires
August 1, 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 Tampa drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. FL drivers ran out and bought ... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
July 16, 2017
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork 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 warr... More