Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
April 7, 2024
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Tracking True in Pickerington: Wheel Alignment
February 19, 2023
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts... More
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
January 15, 2023
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 4, 2021
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
August 16, 2020
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington in Pickerington
March 15, 2020
Many Pickerington drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the inte... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington
October 6, 2019
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Pickerington can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Pic... More
Straight and True in Pickerington: Wheel Alignment
August 11, 2019
Most Pickerington folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Pic... More
Tracking True in Ohio: Wheel Alignment in Pickerington
May 19, 2019
The biggest issue for Pickerington area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service P... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington: Alignment Inspection
March 3, 2019
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Pickerington drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington will inspect your tires for uneven we... More