Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy St. Johns
May 27, 2018
Many St. Johns 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 St. Johns area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many St. Johns drivers, that loo... More
Under Pressure in St. Johns : TPMS
May 15, 2018
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in St. Johns , or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Som... More
Picking the Right Tires in St. Johns
April 29, 2018
Shopping for tires in St. Johns can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in St. Johns are looking for maximum summertime pe... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy St. Johns: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
January 14, 2018
Repair or Replace? Thats a question St. Johns 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 sho... More
Talk to Tuffy St. Johns About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
December 17, 2017
Custom wheels are one way that St. Johns 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 ... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy St. Johns
June 19, 2017
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
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
December 19, 2016
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Jacksonville 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 warra... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
August 7, 2016
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, St. Johns 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, bu... More
Below 45 Degrees in St. Johns : Consider Winter Tires
June 22, 2016
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 St. Johns drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Florida drivers ran out a... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy St. Johns
May 23, 2016
A lot of us St. Johns drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Florida motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thou... More