Automotive Tips from Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE): When to Replace a Damaged Tire
September 17, 2023
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Kentwood drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoul... More
Winter Tires
September 26, 2022
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 Kentwood driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan , winter tires differed from highway tires only in t... More
Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
September 24, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Kentwood 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... More
Under Pressure in Kentwood: TPMS
September 4, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Kentwood, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some ... More
Kentwood Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
August 15, 2022
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Kentwood 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 signi... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
August 10, 2022
Kentwood 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 steer... More
Getting New Tires in Kentwood?
August 7, 2022
There are so many tire choices in the Kentwood 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 Kentwood area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your fri... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
August 6, 2022
Some of us Kentwood drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Michigan , where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. Th... More
Kentwood Tire Repair
August 3, 2022
Most Kentwood residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Kentwood drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all heard about the i... More
Below 45 Degrees in Kentwood: Consider Winter Tires
July 23, 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 Kentwood drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran out a... More