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Winter Wheel & Tire Packages
Winter Wheel & Tire Packages
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.
What are the different types of tires?
Winter Tires
Passenger Tires
SUV/Truck 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.
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.
Winter Performance Tires
Passenger Tires
SUV/Truck 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.
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.
LT Winter Tires
SUV/Truck Tires
LT tires are meant for heavy duty applications. The tires are specifically constructed to support more load and designed for higher inflation pressures. Higher pressure increases the tire’s load capacity. It is the air inside the tire that carries the load so an LT tire with a lower load rating in some cases may still carry more than their P-metric counterparts. Refer to the tire placard or owner’s manual to confirm whether LT tires are required for your vehicle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Tires
Winter Tires
Types of tires
Winter Tires
Passenger Tires
SUV/Truck 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.
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.
Winter Performance Tires
Passenger Tires
SUV/Truck 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.
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.
LT Winter Tires
SUV/Truck Tires
LT tires are meant for heavy duty applications. The tires are specifically constructed to support more load and designed for higher inflation pressures. Higher pressure increases the tire’s load capacity. It is the air inside the tire that carries the load so an LT tire with a lower load rating in some cases may still carry more than their P-metric counterparts. Refer to the tire placard or owner’s manual to confirm whether LT tires are required for your vehicle.
How do you read your tire size?
Learn how to read your tire size
When you search for tires you typically match the width, aspect ratio and wheel diameter (195/65R15). Your tires have a series of letters and numbers that are used to tell you key size information. This diagram shows a tire that is 195mm wide, has an aspect ratio of 65 and a wheel diamter of 15 inches, a load index of 89 and a speed rating (H).
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
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
Types of summer and all-season tires
Types of summer and all-season tires
All-season tires
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.
How do you read your tire size?
Learn how to read your tire size
When you search for tires you typically match the width, aspect ratio and wheel diameter (195/65R15). Your tires have a series of letters and numbers that are used to tell you key size information. This diagram shows a tire that is 195mm wide, has an aspect ratio of 65 and a wheel diamter of 15 inches, a load index of 89 and a speed rating (H).
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
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