Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips

July 30, 2022

Many Shelby Township drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Shelby Township area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Shelby Township dr... More

How Much is Enough for Shelby Township Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

July 28, 2022

Most Shelby Township 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, t... More

Shelby Township Tire Repair

July 24, 2022

Most Shelby Township residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Shelby Township drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all hear... More

Selecting New Tires and Wheels

July 10, 2022

Some of us Shelby Township 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 Michigan, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about whee... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Shelby Township Ride

July 9, 2022

It seems like everywhere you go in the Shelby Township area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Michigan auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So ... More

Below 45 Degrees in Shelby Township: Consider Winter Tires

July 6, 2022

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 Shelby Township drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran... More

The Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Guide to Custom Wheels

March 15, 2020

If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Shelby Township drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their e... More

Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Advice on Buying New Tires

September 8, 2019

Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Shelby Township driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Michigan seasons.Shelby Township off-roaders should be excited about... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Tire Replacement Overview

July 28, 2019

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Shelby Township drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

July 7, 2019

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Shelby Township 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 th... More