All About Your TPMS in Fort Myers
July 30, 2023
Fort Myers drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Florida auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Fort Myers drivers to tell whe... More
Below 45 Degrees in Fort Myers: Consider Winter Tires
July 9, 2023
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 Fort Myers drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Florida drivers ran out a... More
Fort Myers Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
January 15, 2023
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Fort Myers on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered sig... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd): Tire Replacement Overview
December 18, 2022
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Fort Myers 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 (3.2 mm) ... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
July 24, 2022
Why are wheel bearings for Fort Myers vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd) post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Fort My... More
Getting New Tires in Fort Myers?
July 17, 2022
There are so many tire choices in the Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd): When to Replace a Damaged Tire
July 10, 2022
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Fort Myers drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the sho... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd)
November 21, 2021
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Fort Myers drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Florida roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
November 14, 2021
Fort Myers 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 the ste... More
Winter Tires
November 7, 2021
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 Fort Myers driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Florida, winter tires differed from highway tires only in t... More