Automotive Tips from Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy): When to Replace a Damaged Tire
July 14, 2024
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Toledo drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulde... More
Tire Tread Depth for Toledo, OH Drivers
March 10, 2024
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
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
February 18, 2024
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork 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 warr... More
The Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy) Guide to Custom Wheels
November 5, 2023
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 Toledo drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then,... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy)
August 6, 2023
Many Toledo 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 Toledo area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Toledo drivers, that look includes b... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy): Tire Replacement Overview
January 29, 2023
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Toledo drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of t... More
The Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy) Guide to Tire Specs
January 1, 2023
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 Toledo 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 the manage... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
December 11, 2022
Why are wheel bearings for Toledo vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Toledo (Airport Hwy) post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Toledo, OH. Wheel... More