The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Tire Specs
March 26, 2023
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 Joliet 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 manage... More
Winter Tires
August 30, 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 Joliet 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 thei... More
All About Your TPMS in Joliet
August 28, 2022
Joliet 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 Joliet drivers to tell when a rad... More
Under Pressure in Joliet: TPMS
August 25, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Joliet, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 20... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
August 24, 2022
Hey Joliet area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Joliet area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inc... More
Tire Maintenance in Joliet
August 18, 2022
With the recent focus in the Joliet area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Joliet 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 to saving gas, proper... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Joliet
August 12, 2022
A lot of people get custom wheels in Joliet. 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 Joliet (So... More
Saving Lives in Joliet with Tire Pressure
August 7, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Joliet, Illinois, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
August 2, 2022
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? Joliet drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vi... More
Tire Tread Depth for Joliet, Illinois Drivers
July 28, 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