Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City
October 15, 2023
Many Grove City 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 Grove City area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Grove City drivers, that loo... More
Saving Lives in Grove City with Tire Pressure
July 24, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Grove City, Ohio, 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 that you... More
Winter Tires
June 28, 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 Grove City driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Ohio, winter tires differed from highway tires only in thei... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
June 27, 2022
Grove City 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 ste... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
September 19, 2021
Hey Grove City area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Ohio streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Grove City area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
August 15, 2021
When Grove City 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 system... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City in Grove City
July 4, 2021
Tires do a lot of work for Grove City 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 Grove City. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passenger... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City: Tire Replacement Overview
March 7, 2021
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Grove City 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
Grove City Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
December 13, 2020
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Grove City on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered sig... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
October 25, 2020
Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Grove City 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 th... More