Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bonita Springs: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

March 3, 2024

When Bonita Springs drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake sy... More

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

February 25, 2024

Bonita Springs drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the... More

Tire Maintenance in Bonita Springs

February 4, 2024

With the recent focus in the Bonita Springs area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Bonita Springs drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to sa... More

Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs

September 17, 2023

Tires do a lot of work for Bonita Springs drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Bonita Springs. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your p... More

Below 45 Degrees in Bonita Springs: Consider Winter Tires

December 11, 2022

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 Bonita Springs drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Florida drivers ran o... More

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Bonita Springs: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Bonita Springs

August 7, 2022

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Bonita Springs 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 Boni... More

Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Bonita Springs

April 3, 2022

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? Bonita Springs drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Florida roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel... More

How Much is Enough for Bonita Springs Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

November 7, 2021

Most Bonita Springs drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, th... More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

September 30, 2021

Why are wheel bearings for Bonita Springs vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Bonita Springs post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Bonita Springs,... More

Bonita Springs, Florida Winter Prep Service for Your Auto

June 20, 2021

When winter approaches in Florida, Bonita Springs residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Florida winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Bonita Springs residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You ... More