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Winter Tires in Canada

Need help? Call us at 416-847-7343.

Looking for winter tires in Canada? TireSet.ca ships free to all Canadian provinces and offers Affirm at checkout to pay over time. Winter tires are not just for snow. Once the temperature drops below 7 degrees Celsius, all-season rubber hardens and loses grip even on dry pavement. A true winter tire stays soft and pliable in the cold, which is how it shortens braking distances by up to 25 percent on snow and ice. Look for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall.

Why buy winter tires from TireSet.ca

  • Free shipping to all Canadian provinces
  • Pay over time with Affirm at checkout
  • Winter, studded, studless, and all-weather options
  • Help by phone at 416-847-7343

Choosing the Right Winter Tire

Two big decisions. First, studded or studless: studded tires bite hard ice but are noisy and restricted in some provinces, while modern studless tires grip cold roads without studs. See studded vs studless winter tires. Second, dedicated winter or all-weather: dedicated winter tires are safest in a hard winter, while all-weather tires carry the winter symbol and stay on year round. See winter tires vs all-weather tires.

Winter Tire Rules Where You Live

Requirements differ by province. Quebec makes winter tires mandatory from December 1 to March 15. British Columbia requires them on designated highways from October 1 to April 30. Ontario does not require them but insurers must offer a discount. See the full guide in winter tire laws in Canada.Shop Winter Tires by Size

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Winter Tires by City

Quebec

Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

British Columbia

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Prince Edward Island

Newfoundland and Labrador

All-Weather Tire Sizes

All-weather tires carry the same three-peak mountain snowflake symbol as winter tires, so they are legal in Quebec, but they can stay on year round. See winter tires vs all-weather tires to decide which suits you.

15-inch

16-inch

17-inch

18-inch

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Pay over time with Affirm

Choose Affirm at checkout to split your purchase into monthly payments. Subject to eligibility and approval.

FINANCING OPTIONS | Available at Checkout
As low as 0% APR with Affirm, subject to eligibility and approval.

Not Sure Which Size You Need?

We carry winter tires for cars, SUVs, and light trucks across the common Canadian sizes with free shipping nationwide. Check the size on your current sidewall (for example 225/65R17) or call 416-847-7343 and we will find your winter options.

More Winter Tire Guides

Winter Tire FAQ

When should I put winter tires on in Canada?

Switch once daytime temperatures drop below 7 degrees Celsius, which is when all-season rubber hardens. In most of Canada that is mid to late October. In Quebec they are legally required by December 1.

What is the 3PMSF symbol?

The three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF), or alpine symbol, means a tire meets severe winter standards. It is the symbol Quebec law requires. The older M+S rating alone does not qualify.

Can I finance winter tires?

Yes. Pay over time with Affirm at checkout in monthly payments, subject to eligibility and approval.