Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Pickerington Ride

January 7, 2024

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

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington: Tire Replacement Overview

December 18, 2022

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Pickerington 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

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington

October 23, 2022

Many Pickerington drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Pickerington area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Pickerington drivers, th... More

All About Your TPMS in Pickerington

July 3, 2022

Pickerington drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Ohio auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Pickerington drivers to tell wh... More

Shake It up in Pickerington!: Why Wheel Balancing

June 19, 2022

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

May 17, 2022

When Pickerington 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 syst... More

Saving Lives in Pickerington with Tire Pressure

November 28, 2021

All new passenger vehicles on our Pickerington, Ohio, 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 y... More

Pickerington Tire Repair

October 17, 2021

Most Pickerington residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Pickerington drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Ohio gas prices, we've all heard about th... More

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

May 9, 2021

Pickerington 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 s... More

Pickerington, Ohio Winter Prep Service for Your Auto

March 21, 2021

When winter approaches in Ohio, Pickerington residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Ohio winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Pickerington residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your ... More