When Are Your Tires Worn Out?

September 27, 2016

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

Below 45 Degrees in Huntersville: Consider Winter Tires

July 26, 2016

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 Huntersville drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. North Carolina drivers ... More

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville

June 27, 2016

When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Huntersville: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville

April 25, 2016

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Huntersville drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Hunter... More

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

April 11, 2016

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Huntersville 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 warra... More

All About Your TPMS in Huntersville

March 6, 2016

Huntersville drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for North Carolina auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Huntersville drivers ... More

Tire Replacement: What Huntersville Drivers Need to Know

February 27, 2016

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More

Getting New Tires in Huntersville?

February 23, 2016

There are so many tire choices in the Huntersville 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 Huntersville area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with ... More

How Much is Enough for Huntersville Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

February 22, 2016

Most Huntersville drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the ... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Huntersville Ride

February 20, 2016

It seems like everywhere you go in the Huntersville area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some North Carolina auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. ... More

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