Tire change / Determine the size of your tires / Our brands of tires

Are your tires starting to lose grip, or have you noticed wear in the rubber? It’s high time to consider a tire change. Although by law, the tread thickness must be a minimum of 2/32″, it is strongly recommended, for added safety, to change your tires as soon as it reaches 4/32″.

When choosing the summer or winter tires that suit your needs, you should also consider another important point: your tires’ size. You will also find on this page more information on this subject and a complete list of the brands of quality tires we offer.

When uneven tire wear is noticed, different causes can be pointed out. For example, excessive wear on the inner or outer edge most likely indicates a tire alignment problem, while central wear often occurs when the tire is over-inflated. Camber and suspension misalignment can also play a role in abnormal tire wear.

According to the type of vehicle

Winter, summer, or all-season tires are chosen first and foremost according to the type of vehicle you own: some types of tires are designed for cars, small SUVs, crossovers, and minivans, while others are designed for utility vehicles or super sports cars. There are also commercial and off-road tires.

Among all these tires, it’s also possible to find different grades, where the quality (and price) varies.

Depending on the size of the tires

Next, determine the appropriate tire size for your vehicle. As a general rule, the dimensions your tires should have (width in millimeters and sidewall height) are located in the driver’s door frame, fuel door, or glove compartment. This information is also available in the manufacturer’s guide provided with the vehicle.

You will find other essential tire information at these locations, such as speed rating (the maximum speed the tire can support) and load index (the maximum load the tire can support).

For example, would you like to choose 17″ wheels when your car has 15″ wheels? It is possible, yes, but under certain conditions. To ensure that your vehicle remains compliant and meets safety standards, you will need to make sure you choose tires of an appropriate size. Remember that fitting larger wheels will raise your vehicle above the ground and that this modification could alter the speedometer readings.