Tire Replacement: What Fort Wayne Drivers Need to Know

April 28, 2019

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

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

March 4, 2019

A lot of us Fort Wayne drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Indiana motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thou... More

The Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Guide to Tire Specs

January 20, 2019

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 Fort Wayne 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... More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

August 26, 2018

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

Picking the Right Tires in Fort Wayne

August 19, 2018

Shopping for tires in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne are looking for maximum summertime pe... More

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Fort Wayne: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

May 20, 2018

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Fort Wayne 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 Fort Way... More

Shake It up in Fort Wayne!: Why Wheel Balancing

May 13, 2018

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More

Fort Wayne Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

February 27, 2018

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Fort Wayne 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

Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater

February 5, 2018

So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Fort Wayne drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Indiana roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the... More

Talk to Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

January 23, 2018

Custom wheels are one way that Fort Wayne 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 to ... More