Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego: Tire Replacement Overview
December 6, 2020
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Oswego 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 t... More
All About Your TPMS in Oswego
June 14, 2020
Oswego 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 Oswego drivers to tell when a rad... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
May 10, 2020
Oswego 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 steerin... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
January 20, 2020
Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Oswego 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 ti... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Tire Specs
December 1, 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 Oswego 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 manage... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
May 19, 2019
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Oswego 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
Beware of Cheap Tires in Oswego
December 16, 2018
Do you like to shop for shoes in Oswego?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 pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tire... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Guide to Custom Wheels
November 11, 2018
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Oswego drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then,... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
July 11, 2018
Some of us Oswego 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. The h... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
June 27, 2018
A lot of us Oswego 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 thousan... More