Seasonal
Are winter tires required by law in Ontario?
Ontario leaves it up to you, and every insurer in the province has to offer a discount when you run them.
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Tires 101
All-season vs. all-weather vs. winter tires
All-weathers carry the same snowflake symbol as winter tires and can stay on year-round. How the three compare in a Brantford winter.
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Safety
5 signs you need new tires before winter
Tread depth, cracking, uneven wear, age, and the coin test: a two-minute check that tells you whether your tires will get you through another season.
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Pricing
How much does mobile tire service cost?
Every price we charge on one page, starting with the $79 on-rim swap.
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Mobile service
How long does a mobile tire changeover take?
We book a changeover as a 60-minute visit. What makes it quicker, and why you don't need to be home for it.
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Mobile service
How to prepare for your mobile tire appointment
Leave out the keys and the wheel lock key, and clear a flat spot. The rest is on us.
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Tires 101
On-rim vs. off-rim changeovers: what's the difference?
Why a second set of rims makes every seasonal swap faster and cheaper, and how to tell whether it's worth buying them for your vehicle.
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Storage
How off-season tire storage works (and why your garage will thank you)
Where your tires live for six months, how we keep the rubber in good shape, and why storing with us means your next changeover is one quick visit.
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Membership
Is a tire care membership worth it?
Two changeovers plus storage run about $223 a year paid per visit. When a plan makes sense, and when it doesn't.
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Safety
How often should you check your tire pressure?
Once a month, plus every big temperature swing. Cold air takes about 1 psi out of a tire for every 5 to 6°C.
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Tires 101
Should you rotate your tires, and how often?
Every 8,000 to 10,000 km on most vehicles. A seasonal changeover is the easiest time to do it.
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Safety
Can a tire be repaired, or does it need to be replaced?
A nail in the tread is usually a $40 fix. Where the damage sits decides it.
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Safety
How do you know if you need a wheel alignment?
Pulling and one-sided wear are the giveaways. How to tell alignment trouble from a wheel that needs balancing.
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Tires 101
Do electric cars need special tires?
They need the right load rating. The EV label is optional, and sometimes worth paying for.
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Mobile service
What a mobile tire service can actually do in your driveway
With a real lift on the trailer, the answer is "almost everything a shop can": installs, balancing and repairs, all without you leaving home.
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