All About Your TPMS in Homer Glen
November 19, 2023
Homer Glen drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Homer Glen drivers to tell wh... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
June 18, 2023
Some of us Homer Glen 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 Illinois, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. T... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Guide to Custom Wheels
October 2, 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 Homer Glen drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, t... More
Winter Tires
August 20, 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 Homer Glen driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires only in ... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Homer Glen Ride
August 9, 2022
It seems like everywhere you go in the Homer Glen area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where... More
Getting New Tires in Homer Glen?
August 2, 2022
There are so many tire choices in the Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Advice on Buying New Tires
July 27, 2022
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Homer Glen 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 Illinois seasons.Homer Glen off-roaders should be excited about the optio... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Homer Glen
July 17, 2022
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Homer Glen 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 g... More
Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
July 9, 2022
Custom wheels are one way that Homer Glen folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to ... More
Shake It up in Homer Glen!: Why Wheel Balancing
July 8, 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