Tuffy Lake In The Hills Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
November 6, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Lake In The Hills automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Lake In The Hills 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 water, the ... More
Winter Tires
August 20, 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 Lake In The Hills driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires o... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Lake In The Hills
August 19, 2022
Many Lake In The Hills drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Lake In The Hills area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Lake In The Hi... More
Saving Lives in Lake In The Hills with Tire Pressure
August 18, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Lake In The Hills, Illinois, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing ... More
Talk to Tuffy Lake In The Hills About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
August 14, 2022
Custom wheels are one way that Lake In The Hills 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 h... More
All About Your TPMS in Lake In The Hills
August 14, 2022
Lake In The Hills drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Lake In The Hills driv... More
The Tuffy Lake In The Hills Guide to Custom Wheels
August 13, 2022
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 Lake In The Hills drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
July 21, 2022
Some of us Lake In The Hills 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 Illinois, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wh... More
Tire Maintenance in Lake In The Hills
July 14, 2022
With the recent focus in the Lake In The Hills area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Lake In The Hills 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... More
Tire Replacement: What Lake In The Hills Drivers Need to Know
July 13, 2022
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