Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Tire Replacement Overview

February 13, 2018

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Clinton Township drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.... More

Tuffy Clinton Township Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

July 31, 2017

Welcome to the Tuffy Clinton Township automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Clinton Township conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the ti... More

Getting New Tires in Clinton Township?

July 17, 2017

There are so many tire choices in the Clinton Township 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 Clinton Township area folks so you want do it right.Tip: ta... More

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Clinton Township

May 15, 2017

When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More

The Tuffy Clinton Township Guide to Custom Wheels

May 1, 2017

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 Clinton Township drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their ... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Clinton Township Ride

September 13, 2016

It seems like everywhere you go in the Clinton Township area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Michigan auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

July 27, 2016

When Clinton Township drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake ... More

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Clinton Township: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Clinton Township

July 19, 2016

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Clinton Township drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Cl... More

How Much is Enough for Clinton Township Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

May 2, 2016

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

Selecting New Tires and Wheels

April 18, 2016

Some of us Clinton Township 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 Michigan, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about whe... More