Tire Replacement: What Omaha Drivers Need to Know
July 12, 2020
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Omaha
April 19, 2020
Do you like to shop for shoes in Omaha?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tires... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
April 5, 2020
A lot of us Omaha drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for NE motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousands of d... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
October 13, 2019
Omaha 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 steering... More
Saving Lives in Omaha with Tire Pressure
August 18, 2019
All new passenger vehicles on our Omaha, NE, 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 you still ... More
How Much is Enough for Omaha Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
April 28, 2019
Most Omaha drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the technic... More
Under Pressure in Omaha: TPMS
March 3, 2019
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Omaha, 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
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
February 24, 2019
Hey Omaha area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our NE streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Omaha area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is the... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
December 23, 2018
Some of us Omaha drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around NE, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The hardest ... More
Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
October 14, 2018
Custom wheels are one way that Omaha 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 ma... More