Straight and True in Omaha: Wheel Alignment
June 4, 2023
Most Omaha 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 Omaha is a... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Alignment Inspection
March 5, 2023
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Omaha drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard will inspect your tires for uneven wear as... More
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
February 19, 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
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
December 12, 2021
Hello Omaha! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more ... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
November 14, 2021
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
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
August 1, 2021
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 Omaha: Wheel Alignment
June 20, 2021
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension p... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
May 2, 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
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha
February 2, 2020
Omaha area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Omaha drivers can't always avoid... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Signs of an Alignment Problem
December 2, 2018
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Omaha drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While ... More