Winter Tires
August 30, 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 Huntersville driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in North Carolina, winter tires differed from highway tires ... More
Tire Tread Depth for Huntersville, North Carolina Drivers
August 28, 2022
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
Tire Maintenance in Huntersville
August 27, 2022
With the recent focus in the Huntersville area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Huntersville 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 saving... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
August 22, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Huntersville 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, th... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Huntersville, North Carolina
July 28, 2022
Everyone in Huntersville, North Carolina eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Huntersville, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Guide to Custom Wheels
July 21, 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 Huntersville drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye,... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Advice on Buying New Tires
July 11, 2022
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Huntersville 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 North Carolina seasons.Huntersville off-roaders should be excited about... More
Under Pressure in Huntersville: TPMS
July 5, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Huntersville, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. S... More
Shake It up in Huntersville!: Why Wheel Balancing
July 4, 2022
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
Huntersville Tire Repair
June 28, 2022
Most Huntersville residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Huntersville drivers it also has a financial impact. With high North Carolina gas prices, we've all hear... More