toronto area owners, where did you get snow tires? - GreenHybrid

camrydan · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 02:22 PM

hi
im looking for snow tires-215/60/16 for my hybrid in the toronto area, anybody rec any type and where?, prices ive seen are high
thanks
dan

haroldo · #2 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 03:04 PM

never used it, but my friend recommends http://www.tirerack.com/

camrydan · #3 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 03:49 PM

hi
thank you, yes they have great prices, but also located in the U.S.A, not in canada, so not a choice
thank you
dan

keithet · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 04:53 AM

I live in Ottawa ON and have a 2007 TCH. I found tires and Toyota steel rims at tiretrends.com located in BC. They were shipped to me mounted, balanced and filled with nitrogen for less than I could find anywhere in Ottawa. The tires I got were Michelin X-ICE and they are back on the car for the second winter here in Ottawa. I have nothing but good things to say about them and Tiretrends. Below please find a portion of my ship order from Tiretrends including $9.50 shipping,each

Quantity Description Price Shipping Total
4 78898:Michelin® - X-Ice™ 215/60R16 95Q C$ 159.39 C$ 9.50/item C$ 675.56
Steel Wheels - New OE Toyota 16 x 6.5 07 Camry
5x114.3 45mm (Black) C$ 74.95 C$ 9.50/item C$ 337.80
PST: C$ 0.00
GST (GST/HST 875342917RT0001): C$ 60.80
Michelin® $40 Mail-In Rebate (for item 1): C$ 0.00
Total Order Amount: C$ 1,074.16
Year Make Model Mileage
2007 toyota camry hybrid 2300 KM
Thank you for your order!

rmorrow · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 05:26 AM

I'm also in Ottawa. I've just ordered Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 tires and steel rims. Balanced and installed $1120 taxes in (after Michelin $100 rebate). I'm going to Commercial tire, who I've had a lot of success with in the past. I'll be getting them on Thursday, just in time for the first snow.

I first went to Costco, who has better prices, but they couldn't promise they'd still have rims when my tires come in (they're special order at Costco). I asked if I could just buy the rims now and set them aside for the tires when they arrive. They refused, saying that I couldn't buy the rims until the tires were already in, meaning that I could wind up stuck with tires and no rims. No thanks.

haroldo · #6 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 05:27 AM

Hey, with the strength of the Loonie, why don't you guys come down south and take advantage of the weak dollar?

rmorrow · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by haroldo

Hey, with the strength of the Loonie, why don't you guys come down south and take advantage of the weak dollar?

I actually thought about it, but I don't really want to have my back seat loaded up with wheels on the way back.