Under Pressure in CASCO: TPMS
April 14, 2024
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in CASCO, 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 200... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your CASCO Ride
November 19, 2023
It seems like everywhere you go in the CASCO area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some WI auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you sta... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
September 10, 2023
Hey CASCO area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our WI streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the CASCO area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is the... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
April 30, 2023
Richmond 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 steer... More
Talk to Tuffy Richmond About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
April 9, 2023
Custom wheels are one way that Richmond folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be... More
Under Pressure in Richmond: TPMS
September 11, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Richmond, 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 ... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Richmond
September 4, 2022
Many Richmond 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 Richmond area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Richmond drivers, that look incl... More
Winter Tires
May 29, 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 Richmond driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires only in th... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Richmond
May 22, 2022
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Tuffy Richmond Advice on Buying New Tires
February 13, 2022
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Richmond 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 Michigan seasons.Richmond off-roaders should be excited about the options a... More