Gahanna Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
September 18, 2016
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Gahanna 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 signif... More
Helping Gahanna Drivers Get the Right Tires
September 11, 2016
Every Gahanna vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is en... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
September 4, 2016
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Gahanna drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the should... More
Below 45 Degrees in Gahanna: Consider Winter Tires
May 9, 2016
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Gahanna drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Ohio drivers ran out and bou... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
March 28, 2016
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? Gahanna drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Ohio roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibra... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
February 26, 2016
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
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Gahanna
February 22, 2016
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Gahanna area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel In Gahanna
November 19, 2015
Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Gahanna area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes mo... More