Winter Tires

September 29, 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 Fort Wayne driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Indiana, winter tires differed from highway tires only in t... More

Selecting New Tires and Wheels

September 12, 2022

Some of us Fort Wayne 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 Indiana, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. Th... More

Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Fort Wayne

August 30, 2022

A lot of people get custom wheels in Fort Wayne. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Fort W... More

Helping Fort Wayne Drivers Get the Right Tires

August 18, 2022

Every Fort Wayne 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 is... More

Tire Tread Depth for Fort Wayne, Indiana Drivers

August 12, 2022

Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More

All About Your TPMS in Fort Wayne

July 24, 2022

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

Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne

July 21, 2022

Tires do a lot of work for Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passenger... More

Under Pressure in Fort Wayne: TPMS

July 19, 2022

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Fort Wayne, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Som... More

Tire Maintenance in Fort Wayne

July 15, 2022

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

Fort Wayne Tire Repair

July 14, 2022

Most Fort Wayne residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Fort Wayne drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Indiana gas prices, we've all heard about the... More