Shake It up in Columbus!: Why Wheel Balancing

November 14, 2021

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Guide to Tire Specs

November 7, 2021

You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Columbus service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the mana... More

All About Your TPMS in Columbus

October 31, 2021

Columbus drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Ohio auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Columbus drivers to tell when a rad... More

How Does Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Know What to Recommend?

October 24, 2021

When you drop your vehicle off at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Columbus... More

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Really Save Gas?

October 17, 2021

Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Columbus drivers don't always extend those... More

What Columbus Customers like About Us at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

October 10, 2021

A big part of the service we provide at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus for our Columbus customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Columbus area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Tuff... More

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Columbus, Ohio

October 3, 2021

No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Columbus, Ohio, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Columbus, Ohio, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufac... More

Selecting New Tires and Wheels

September 26, 2021

Some of us Columbus 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 Ohio, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The har... More

Engine Hydration for Columbus Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump

September 19, 2021

The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More

What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

September 12, 2021

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More