Keeping Your Car Young in Homer Glen
May 31, 2020
As Homer Glen consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Homer Glen
May 24, 2020
A lot of people get custom wheels in Homer Glen. 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 &... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
May 17, 2020
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Homer Glen area shoe stores?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 pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warrant... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Rotor Problems
May 10, 2020
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Homer Glen.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in l... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
May 3, 2020
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Homer Glen drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... More