By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) in Chicago
August 20, 2023
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Chicago drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but i... More
Winter Tires
August 19, 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 Chicago driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Illinois, winter tires differed from highway tires only in the... More
Saving Lives in Chicago with Tire Pressure
August 15, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Chicago, Illinois, 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 yo... More
Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
August 9, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Chicago conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire... More
All About Your TPMS in Chicago
August 7, 2022
Chicago drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Chicago drivers to tell when a r... More
Helping Chicago Drivers Get the Right Tires
August 5, 2022
Every Chicago 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
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Chicago Ride
August 2, 2022
It seems like everywhere you go in the Chicago area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do... More
Talk to Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
August 1, 2022
Custom wheels are one way that Chicago 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
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
July 26, 2022
Chicago 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 steeri... More
Shake It up in Chicago!: Why Wheel Balancing
July 25, 2022
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