Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Cincinnati

February 11, 2024

A lot of people get custom wheels in Cincinnati. 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 Cincin... More

Below 45 Degrees in Cincinnati: Consider Winter Tires

January 22, 2023

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 Cincinnati drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Ohio drivers ran out and ... More

Shake It up in Cincinnati!: Why Wheel Balancing

June 4, 2017

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 ... More

Tire Maintenance in Cincinnati

March 14, 2017

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

Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti Advice on Buying New Tires

January 3, 2017

Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Cincinnati driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Ohio seasons.Cincinnati off-roaders should be excited about the options... More

Getting New Tires in Cincinnati?

December 25, 2016

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

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

November 29, 2016

Cincinnati 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

Picking the Right Tires in Cincinnati

October 25, 2016

Shopping for tires in Cincinnati can be bewildering because there are a multitude of 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 Cincinnati are looking for maximum s... More

Tire Replacement: What Cincinnati Drivers Need to Know

October 3, 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... More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

July 12, 2016

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