Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
August 25, 2024
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More
Straight and True in Troy: Wheel Alignment
February 18, 2024
Most Troy folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Troy is a p... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
August 27, 2023
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy: Alignment Inspection
February 27, 2022
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Troy drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as su... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
November 14, 2021
Hello Troy! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more o... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy in Troy
December 6, 2020
Troy area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Troy drivers can't always avoid p... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
November 8, 2020
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Troy can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Troy when y... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
February 2, 2020
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Troy drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy: Signs of an Alignment Problem
September 22, 2019
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Troy drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While t... More
Tracking True in Troy: Wheel Alignment
June 2, 2019
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected f... More