The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Guide to Tire Specs
July 28, 2019
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 Appleton 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
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Appleton
July 21, 2019
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Appleton area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Appleton
July 7, 2019
Do you like to shop for shoes in Appleton?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 pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying ti... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton in Appleton
January 27, 2019
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Appleton 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
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
November 18, 2018
Hey Appleton area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Wisconsin streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Appleton area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of a... More
Appleton Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
June 5, 2018
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Appleton on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered signi... More
Tire Maintenance in Appleton
April 17, 2018
With the recent focus in the Appleton area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Appleton 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 gas, pr... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
March 25, 2018
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Appleton 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 shoul... More
Saving Lives in Appleton with Tire Pressure
February 18, 2018
All new passenger vehicles on our Appleton, Wisconsin, 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 ... More
Shake It up in Appleton!: Why Wheel Balancing
January 23, 2018
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