Winter Tires

April 14, 2024

What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Lorain driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Ohio, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tr... More

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Lorain

August 13, 2023

A lot of us Lorain 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 Ohio motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousands o... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Lorain Ride

May 28, 2023

It seems like everywhere you go in the Lorain area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Ohio auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you ... More

Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Lorain, Ohio

April 30, 2023

Everyone in Lorain, Ohio 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 Lorain, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will ... More

The Tuffy Lorain Guide to Custom Wheels

February 19, 2023

If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Lorain drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then,... More

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Lorain

February 5, 2023

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

How Much is Enough for Lorain Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

November 13, 2022

Most Lorain 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, the techni... More

The Tuffy Lorain Guide to Tire Specs

October 30, 2022

You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Lorain service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the manage... More

All About Your TPMS in Lorain

May 8, 2022

Lorain drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Ohio auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Lorain drivers to tell when a radial ... More

Tuffy Lorain Advice on Buying New Tires

January 16, 2022

Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Lorain 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 Ohio seasons.Lorain off-roaders should be excited about the options available... More