Helping Huntersville Drivers Get the Right Tires
June 23, 2019
Every Huntersville vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread ... More
Huntersville, North Carolina Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
August 19, 2018
When winter approaches in North Carolina, Huntersville residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for North Carolina winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Huntersville residents want is to get stranded out in the ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
April 25, 2018
When Huntersville 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 syst... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
April 15, 2018
Some of us Huntersville 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 North Carolina, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about w... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Tire Replacement Overview
March 25, 2018
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Huntersville 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
Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
November 12, 2017
Custom wheels are one way that Huntersville folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have t... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Guide to Tire Specs
September 30, 2017
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 Huntersville 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 ... More
Huntersville Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
January 24, 2017
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Huntersville 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 s... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
January 2, 2017
Huntersville 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 s... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville in Huntersville
November 29, 2016
Tires do a lot of work for Huntersville 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 Huntersville. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passe... More