Helping Omaha Drivers Get the Right Tires
April 7, 2024
Every Omaha vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is engi... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Omaha Ride
March 10, 2024
It seems like everywhere you go in the Omaha area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some NE auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you sta... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
February 12, 2023
Why are wheel bearings for Omaha vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Omah... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Omaha, NE
June 26, 2022
Everyone in Omaha, NE 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 Omaha, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will help... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
September 5, 2021
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
Picking the Right Tires in Omaha
November 22, 2020
Shopping for tires in Omaha 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 Omaha are looking for maximum summertime performance.... More
Tire Tread Depth for Omaha, NE Drivers
October 18, 2020
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
Getting New Tires in Omaha?
August 23, 2020
There are so many tire choices in the Omaha 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 Omaha area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendly ... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard
August 16, 2020
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Omaha drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on NE roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibration... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Tire Replacement Overview
July 19, 2020
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Omaha 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) of ti... More