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 IN, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their ... More
Saving Lives in Fort Wayne with Tire Pressure
September 28, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Fort Wayne, IN, 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 is that you s... More
All About Your TPMS in Fort Wayne
September 9, 2022
Fort Wayne drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for IN 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 when a r... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Fort Wayne
September 8, 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
Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
August 29, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Fort Wayne 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 t... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Fort Wayne Ride
August 20, 2022
It seems like everywhere you go in the Fort Wayne area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some IN auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do yo... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
August 17, 2022
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Fort Wayne 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 warran... More
Helping Fort Wayne Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 15, 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 Replacement: What Fort Wayne Drivers Need to Know
August 12, 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
The Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. Guide to Custom Wheels
August 9, 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 Fort Wayne drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, t... More