Talk to Tuffy East Charlotte About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
September 17, 2023
Custom wheels are one way that Charlotte 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 b... More
Tire Tread Depth for Charlotte, North Carolina Drivers
August 27, 2023
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy East Charlotte: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
May 7, 2023
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Charlotte 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
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
January 1, 2023
Hey Charlotte area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our North Carolina streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Charlotte area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-secon... More
Saving Lives in Charlotte with Tire Pressure
November 6, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Charlotte, North Carolina, 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... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Charlotte: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy East Charlotte
October 2, 2022
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Charlotte drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Charlotte... More