Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Fort Mill

February 11, 2024

A lot of people get custom wheels in Fort Mill. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Fort Mi... More

Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Fort Mill in Fort Mill

March 12, 2023

Tires do a lot of work for Fort Mill drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Fort Mill. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers.... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Mill: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

February 12, 2023

When Fort Mill drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems... More

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

November 27, 2022

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?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 pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

November 20, 2022

Why are wheel bearings for Fort Mill vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Fort Mill post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Fort Mill, SC. Wheel bear... More

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

November 6, 2022

Fort Mill 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 stee... More

Fort Mill Tire Repair

March 28, 2021

Most Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill drivers it also has a financial impact. With high SC gas prices, we've all heard about the import... More

Below 45 Degrees in Fort Mill: Consider Winter Tires

March 21, 2021

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 Fort Mill drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. SC drivers ran out and bou... More

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Charlotte Metro

December 20, 2020

When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More

Tire Maintenance in Fort Mill

April 19, 2020

With the recent focus in the Fort Mill area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Fort Mill drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, ... More