Below 45 Degrees in Batavia: Consider Winter Tires
August 11, 2024
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 Batavia drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Illinois drivers ran out and... More
Batavia Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
July 23, 2023
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Batavia 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 signif... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Tire Replacement Overview
January 15, 2023
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Batavia 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) of ... More
Tire Tread Depth for Batavia, Illinois Drivers
October 16, 2022
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Winter Tires
August 21, 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 Batavia 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 the... More
All About Your TPMS in Batavia
August 19, 2022
Batavia 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 Batavia drivers to tell when a r... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Guide to Tire Specs
August 7, 2022
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 Batavia 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 the manag... More
Helping Batavia Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 7, 2022
Every Batavia vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is en... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
July 29, 2022
Batavia 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 steeri... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
July 22, 2022
Some of us Batavia 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. The ... More