Fort Mill Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
November 17, 2019
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Fort Mill on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered sign... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte Metro: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
September 29, 2019
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Fort Mill 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 the shou... More
Tire Tread Depth for Fort Mill, SC Drivers
September 15, 2019
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Fort Mill
June 23, 2019
Do you like to shop for shoes in Fort Mill?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 t... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Fort Mill, SC
March 17, 2019
Everyone in Fort Mill, SC eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Fort Mill, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that w... More
Getting New Tires in Fort Mill?
February 17, 2019
There are so many tire choices in the Fort Mill area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Fort Mill area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your f... More
Shake It up in Fort Mill!: Why Wheel Balancing
January 28, 2019
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 ... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
December 23, 2018
Hey Fort Mill area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our SC streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Fort Mill area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inc... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Charlotte Metro in Fort Mill
December 16, 2018
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Fort Mill 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... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte Metro: Tire Replacement Overview
September 16, 2018
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Fort Mill 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 mm) o... More