Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Waukesha
February 11, 2024
A lot of people get custom wheels in Waukesha. 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 Tire & A... More
Winter Tires
August 6, 2023
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 Waukesha driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Wisconsin, winter tires differed from highway tires only in t... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Guide to Tire Specs
June 25, 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 Waukesha 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 mana... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
March 19, 2023
Why are wheel bearings for Waukesha vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around ... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
February 5, 2023
Waukesha 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 steer... More
Waukesha Tire Repair
January 15, 2023
Most Waukesha 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 Waukesha drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Wisconsin gas prices, we've all heard about the i... More
Tire Replacement: What Waukesha Drivers Need to Know
December 11, 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
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha in Waukesha
July 29, 2022
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Waukesha drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but ... More