Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Rockford
July 17, 2017
A lot of us Loves Park drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Illinois motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in tho... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Tire Replacement Overview
June 6, 2017
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Loves Park 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
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Loves Park: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Rockford
November 20, 2016
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Loves Park 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 Loves Pa... More
Tire Maintenance in Loves Park
October 23, 2016
With the recent focus in the Loves Park area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Loves Park 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... More
Loves Park Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
October 4, 2016
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Loves Park 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
Loves Park, Illinois Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
September 19, 2016
When winter approaches in Illinois, Loves Park residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Illinois winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Loves Park residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need y... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
August 9, 2016
Hey Loves Park 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 Loves Park area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds o... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Loves Park Ride
July 6, 2016
It seems like everywhere you go in the Loves Park area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where... More
How Much is Enough for Loves Park Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
April 17, 2016
Most Loves Park 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, the te... More
Tuffy Rockford Advice on Buying New Tires
April 11, 2016
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Loves Park driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Illinois seasons.Loves Park off-roaders should be excited about the optio... More