Why a winter package is best. Seasonal tire changes are less costly. When your tires are mounted on dedicated wheels changing them is cheaper. It’s easier to sell a used package than just tires. They have a much higher residual value. More durable and affordable together. The optimal winter wheel packages is a smaller diameter wheel with tires that have a taller sidewall to maintain the same overall tire and wheel assembly diameter. The taller tires are more durable and often significantly more affordable than the just tires option. It’s easier to sell a used package than just tires. They have a much higher residual value. Often ~$200-$400 more and can easily be inspected for air integrity at time of sale. The changeover is quicker and so less wait time. Typically time savings are 30-45 minutes. Fewer pressure loss and balancing issues. Removing and re-installing a tire on a rim can be tough on both the rim and the tire causing the air seal to break down. Although rare the tire bead can even break during installation. That means more trips for service. Protect your original equipment wheels. During the winter and in early spring you are much more likely to hit a pothole and damage a wheel with low profile tires. A replacement for an alloy wheel will still be a cheaper than a new original wheel. Read More Read Less What are the different types of tires? Winter Tires Passenger Tires These tires are ideal for drivers wanting to maximize performance in challenging winter driving conditions. They feature soft and pliable tread compounds that trade some handling in dry and wet conditions to deliver exceptional snow and ice traction. SUV/Truck Tires Optimal tires for drivers wanting to maximize performance in challenging winter driving conditions. These tires feature soft and pliable tread compounds that trade some handling in dry and wet conditions to deliver exceptional snow and ice traction. Read More Read Less Winter Performance Tires Passenger Tires These tires are ideal for drivers of sporty vehicles looking to maintain the handling and performance capabilities of their vehicles during the cold weather months. They aren't as well performing in deep snow as a conventional winter tire but offer significantly better dry and wet weather handling. SUV/Truck Tires Optimal tires for drivers of sporty SUVs looking to maintain the handling and performance capabilities of their vehicles during the cold weather months. These tires aren't as well performing in deep snow as a conventional winter tire but offer significantly better dry and wet weather handling. Read More Read Less Two ways winter tires help… Loss Of Control and Stopping Distance Winter tires stop faster than All-Season (3-season) tires. The more your tires wear the less traction they naturally have. When comparing winter tires to all-season tires, the all-season tire looses its ability to corner once their tread has worn below 50%. That can lead to understeering or oversteering. This specialized traction also helps you stop faster keeping you safer and improving your reaction time on snowy and icy roads. Read More Read Less What is downsizing? The best practice for winter packages is to select the smallest diameter rim such that it doesn’t interfere or contact the vehicle’s braking system. All packages supplied by our dealership are guaranteed to properly fit your vehicle. Benefits of winter package downsizing: Better winter performance: downsized tires are often narrower with a higher sidewall profile. The narrower tires cut through snow and the flexibility of a higher sidewall creates a larger contact patch with the road. Taller sidewalls are more durable better able to resist winter road hazards including potholes. Downsizing allows you to save money on tires and rims. Tires are cheaper because the sizes are more common (supply and demand). Rims are more economical because it takes less material to make a smaller diameter rim. In the figure above, Wheel B has a smaller diameter than Wheel A. However the overall diameter of Tire/Wheel Assembly B(29") is the same diameter as the Tire/ Wheel Assembly A(29"). This is because the tire used in assembly B has a higher sidewall height(6") than the tire used in assembly A(5”). This approach of combining a smaller diameter wheel with a higher sidewall tire to maintain the same overall diameter is called downsizing or minus sizing. Read More Read Less What is TPMS and should I get it for my tires? Most but not all vehicles today come equipped with TPMS or a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. These systems either directly or indirectly measure the pressure in your tires and alerts you in the event of tire pressure loss. Should the tire pressure fall below a certain level, a warning light is presented to the driver giving the driver time to fix the tire. The early detection can save the tire from being driven on flat and help avoid an accident due to severely under inflated tires. There are two types of TPMS in the market: direct and indirect. Direct TPMS uses a physical pressure sensor in the wheel to monitor tire pressure. Indirect TPMS uses the wheel speed sensors used by the anti-lock brake system to indirectly measure pressure. The speed sensors measure the rate of revolution each wheel is making. When a tire loses air it becomes slightly flat and effectively a smaller diameter. It then must rotate faster than the other wheels in the vehicle. This is detected by the speed sensor and the owner is alerted of the tire pressure loss. Our winter package quotes include sensors should your vehicle need direct sensors to measure pressure. That said, TPMS sensors are not required in Canada so are optional and you can elect to not purchase them. Depending on the vehicle and the cost of the sensor this can save you $250-$400 on the cost of a winter tire package. The downside of this is of course that for most vehicles with the TPMS no longer operational the warning light will show up continually on the dash. You’ll have to monitor tire pressure by every so often looking at your tires and measuring the pressure using a gauge. Read More Read Less Some vehicles are equipped with run-flat tires that allow you to keep driving on a tire that has lost air for a limited range at a reduced speed. Please look for tires with the run-flat symbolto select an extended mobility tire for your vehicle. Warning Be careful run-flat tires should only be installed in sets of 4. Run-flat tires should only be installed on vehicles with a working TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). TPMS sensors can be indirect or direct. Install of run-flat tires on vehicles without a TPMS system is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Price Range Sort by Brand Price Need help or have questions? (204) 453-5453 Prices include 4 tires, wheels and sensors if applicable. Price does not include install. Please select at least one option Ok × × Load Index Speed Rating Tire Sizes Run Flat Low Rolling Resistance Load Index Load index is a measure of the load carrying capability of a tire. For instance a tire (inflated to maximum pressure) with a load rating of 100 can support 1794lbs. While a tire (inflated to max pressure) with a load rating of 110 can support 2337lbs. The higher the load rating the higher the load the tire can support. Actual load carrying capability is dependant on the inflation pressure specified by the vehicle manufacture. When replacing tires best practice is to match or exceed the load index of the original tire. Speed Rating The speed rating in the most simple terms is the maximum speed a tire can sustain without risk of tire failure. It is important to remember it's more about overall performance than just top speed, it determines how well your tires get rid of heat and how they brake, corner and grip. Higher speed rated tires will perform better but at the expense of tread-wear and ride comfort in comparison to a lower speed rated tire. When replacing tires ideally you match the speed rating from the original tires. Although this is not a requirement and most customers will not notice a difference in the tires if speed ratings differ by 1 or 2 above or below. Tire Sizes 195 Tire Width (195mm) 65 Aspect Ratio (65) Sidewall Height is 65% of the Tire Width. 15 Wheel Diameter (inches) 89 Load Index H Speed Rating Different tire manufacturers refer to this technology as Pirelli RFT (Run-Flat Technology), Yokohama Run-Flat and ZPS (Zero Pressure System), Dunlop DSST (Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology) and ROF (Run-On-Flat), Firestone RFT (Run-Flat Tire), Goodyear EMT (Extended Mobility Technology) and ROF (Run-On-Flat), Kumho XRP (Extended Run-Flat Performance), Michelin ZP (Zero Pressure), and Bridgestone RFT (Run-Flat Tire) Run Flat A Run Flat tire is designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at reduced speeds and for limited distances to a service centre. Usually the limit is 80 km/h with a distance of 80 km but refer to your tire specifications for more details. Tire pressure montioring systems (TPMS) that warn the driver of a tire pressure loss are required when using run flat tires. Without the aid of a TPMS system the driver wouldn't be able to feel the effects of a flat tire or visually detect when the tire is in run flat operation. Low Rolling Resistance Low rolling resistance tires are marketed as a green tire designed to reduce the energy loss as a tire rolls which improves fuel economy. While offering on average about 5% better fuel economy they generally offer lower levels of grip especially in wet or cold weather. Increased treadwear compared to a generally lower priced conventional tire is also a factor when considering low rolling resistance tires. These tires generally come as original equipment tires on hybrid and electric vehicles All-season tires The most practical tire option for drivers of family vehicles that value comfort and longevity over higher performance. Recommended primarily for three season usage in our climate. All-Season Performance Tires The optimal tire for drivers of sporty cars that demand more performance than a basic all season but want a more comfortable and longer lasting tire than a dedicated summer performance tire offers. Recommended primarily for three season usage in our climate. Summer Performance Tires The optimal tires for drivers of performance cars that would prioritize grip and steering feel over a more comfortable and longer lasting tire. Not approved for usage in near freezing temperatures. All-Weather Tires Offer better winter performance than a conventional All Season tire but are generally noisier, offer lower grip in warm weather and wear quicker. While not matching the performance of a dedicated winter tire these do have the 3PMS (Three peak mountain snowflake) symbol which designates that the tires are approved for use in severe winter conditions. All-Terrain Tires A good option for drivers of SUV and light trucks that are looking for a tire than can offer on-road and off-road capabilities in one tire. They have confident year-round traction and aggressive tread and sidewall designs but are less comfortable, noisier and quicker wearing than a regular All Season SUV/Truck tire. Need help or have questions? (204) 453-5453 Close Load Index Speed Rating Tire Sizes Run Flat Low Rolling Resistance × Load Index Load index is a measure of the load carrying capability of a tire. For instance a tire (inflated to maximum pressure) with a load rating of 100 can support 1794lbs. While a tire (inflated to max pressure) with a load rating of 110 can support 2337lbs. The higher the load rating the higher the load the tire can support. Actual load carrying capability is dependant on the inflation pressure specified by the vehicle manufacture. When replacing tires best practice is to match or exceed the load index of the original tire. Speed Rating The speed rating in the most simple terms is the maximum speed a tire can sustain without risk of tire failure. It is important to remember it's more about overall performance than just top speed, it determines how well your tires get rid of heat and how they brake, corner and grip. Higher speed rated tires will perform better but at the expense of tread-wear and ride comfort in comparison to a lower speed rated tire. When replacing tires ideally you match the speed rating from the original tires. Although this is not a requirement and most customers will not notice a difference in the tires if speed ratings differ by 1 or 2 above or below. Tire Sizes 195 Tire Width (195mm) 65 Aspect Ratio (65) 15 Wheel Diameter (inches)