Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Tire Replacement Overview

February 26, 2023

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Grand Rapids 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... More

Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

February 19, 2023

There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attention. It's important to know how your tires are doing because a tire failure can be very dangerous to y... More

Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)

February 12, 2023

Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More

Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)

February 5, 2023

If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the suspension, steering system and the drivetrain. Years ago, most vehicles had to have their chassis (wha... More