Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin
November 22, 2020
Many Austin 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 Austin area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Austin drivers, that look includes b... More
Tire Maintenance in Austin
July 26, 2020
With the recent focus in the Austin area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Austin 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, proper... More
How Much is Enough for Austin Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
July 12, 2020
Most Austin drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the techni... More
Austin Tire Repair
June 14, 2020
Most Austin 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 Austin drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Texas gas prices, we've all heard about the importanc... More
Getting New Tires in Austin?
March 8, 2020
There are so many tire choices in the Austin area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Austin area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendl... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Guide to Tire Specs
November 10, 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 Austin 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
Tire Tread Depth for Austin, Texas Drivers
October 6, 2019
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
Below 45 Degrees in Austin: Consider Winter Tires
May 19, 2019
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Austin drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Texas drivers ran out and bou... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Austin Ride
March 10, 2019
It seems like everywhere you go in the Austin area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Texas auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
November 4, 2018
Some of us Austin drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Texas, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The hard... More