The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Guide to Custom Wheels

December 17, 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 Lockport drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, the... More

Lockport, Illinois Winter Prep Service for Your Auto

December 2, 2018

When winter approaches in Illinois, Lockport residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Illinois winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Lockport residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your ... More

When Are Your Tires Worn Out?

November 11, 2018

Hey Lockport area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Lockport area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Guide to Tire Specs

August 26, 2018

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 Lockport 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 mana... More

Tire Maintenance in Lockport

May 13, 2018

With the recent focus in the Lockport area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Lockport 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, pr... More

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport

April 9, 2018

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Lockport 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 ... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

March 19, 2018

Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Lockport 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 wa... More

Picking the Right Tires in Lockport

October 3, 2017

Shopping for tires in Lockport can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Lockport are looking for maximum summertime perfor... More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

March 27, 2017

Why are wheel bearings for Lockport vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

February 19, 2017

When Lockport 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 systems.... More