How Much is Enough for Clinton Township Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
September 10, 2023
Most Clinton Township 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, ... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
August 10, 2023
Clinton Township 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 t... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Clinton Township
August 28, 2022
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Clinton Township 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 ga... More
Winter Tires
July 17, 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 Clinton Township driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires on... More
Tire Replacement: What Clinton Township Drivers Need to Know
July 15, 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
Tire Maintenance in Clinton Township
July 14, 2022
With the recent focus in the Clinton Township area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Clinton Township 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 t... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Clinton Township in Clinton Township
January 30, 2022
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Clinton Township 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 treasu... More
The Tuffy Clinton Township Guide to Tire Specs
November 21, 2021
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 Clinton Township 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 ... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
October 10, 2021
Why are wheel bearings for Clinton Township vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Clinton Township post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Clinton Tow... More
Picking the Right Tires in Clinton Township
July 4, 2021
Shopping for tires in Clinton Township can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Clinton Township are looking for maximum s... More