Pelham Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
August 11, 2024
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Pelham on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered signifi... More
Tuffy Pelham Advice on Buying New Tires
May 19, 2024
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Pelham driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Alabama seasons.Pelham off-roaders should be excited about the options availa... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Tire Replacement Overview
October 1, 2023
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Pelham 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 t... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
May 14, 2023
Hey Pelham area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Alabama streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Pelham area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch... More
Tuffy Pelham Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
March 26, 2023
Welcome to the Tuffy Pelham automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Pelham conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actually rid... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Pelham
February 26, 2023
A lot of people get custom wheels in Pelham. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Pelham tir... More
Tire Maintenance in Pelham
July 24, 2022
With the recent focus in the Pelham area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Pelham 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 saving gas, proper... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Pelham in Pelham
June 26, 2022
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Pelham 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, but it... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Pelham Ride
April 24, 2022
It seems like everywhere you go in the Pelham area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Alabama auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do y... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Pelham
September 12, 2021
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Pelham area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get f... More