SEASONAL TIRE CHANGE.
Quebec Seasonal Tire Specialists

SEASONAL TIRE CHANGE.
TOUCHLESS MOUNTING & BALANCING.

Quebec law mandates winter tires from December 1 to March 15. We offer rapid touchless tire mounting, dynamic computerized road-force balancing, and TPMS sensor programming.

Quebec Winter Compliance

WINTER TIRE MANDATE & RUBBER THERMODYNAMICS

Summer and all-season rubber compounds harden below 7°C (45°F), dramatically increasing braking distance. Winter tires utilize hydrophilic high-silica rubber formulations and 3D siping to bite into ice and slush.

Quebec Dec 1 - Mar 15 Law

Complies with Quebec Highway Safety Code requirements for 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certified tires.

Touchless Rim Protection

Leverless Italian mounting machines with non-marring nylon heads to protect expensive painted and forged alloy wheels.

Dynamic Road Force Balancing

Measures radial force variation under simulated road weight to eliminate highway vibrations above 100 km/h.

WINTER TIRE MANDATE & RUBBER THERMODYNAMICS

Touchless tire changer mounting low-profile tire onto alloy rim without rim contact.

TPMS Electronics

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CLONING & OBD2 RELEARN

Modern vehicles require active Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors in both seasonal wheel sets to avoid persistent dashboard warning lights and pass safety inspections.

Direct Sensor ID Cloning

Clones your summer sensor IDs onto winter sensors so your vehicle recognizes the wheels without dealer OBD reprogramming.

Battery Life & Signal Diagnostics

Testing internal TPMS radio frequency signal strength and battery health before mounting.

Corrosion-Proof Valve Stems

Installing rubber snap-in or anodized aluminum valve stems that resist Quebec road salt seizure.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CLONING & OBD2 RELEARN

Wireless TPMS programmer cloning sensor IDs for winter wheel swap.

Installation Protocol

THE 5-STEP WHEEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

We never use aggressive impact wrenches for final tightening. Every wheel is torqued by hand with calibrated torque wrenches.

1. Hub Surface Rust Wire-Brushing

Cleaning brake rotor and wheel mating faces to ensure 100% flush, vibration-free wheel seating.

2. Tread Depth & Wear Pattern Audit

Measuring remaining tread in 32nds of an inch and checking for alignment wear anomalies.

3. Directional & Asymmetric Verification

Ensuring directional V-grooves and outside/inside tire wall markings face correctly.

4. Calibrated Hand Torque Wrenching

Torquing wheel fasteners to exact manufacturer ft-lbs in star patterns to prevent rotor warping.

THE 5-STEP WHEEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Hand torquing lug nuts to exact OEM star pattern specifications.

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers regarding auto collision, insurance claims, paint matching, and warranties in Quebec.

01. What is the legal deadline for winter tires in Quebec?

Under Quebec law, all passenger vehicles registered in Quebec must be equipped with winter tires bearing the 3PMSF pictogram from December 1 to March 15 inclusive.

02. What is the minimum legal tread depth for winter tires in Quebec?

The legal minimum in Quebec is 2/32 of an inch (1.6 mm), but safety experts strongly recommend replacing winter tires when tread reaches 4/32 to 5/32 of an inch (4 mm to 4.8 mm) for adequate snow traction.

03. Can you program TPMS sensors for my new winter wheels?

Yes. We carry universal programmable TPMS sensors that we clone to match your factory summer sensor IDs, eliminating the need to reset your vehicle's computer each season.

04. Do you offer tire storage?

Please call Jimmy directly at (514) 581-1433 to check current seasonal climate-controlled tire storage availability at our Laval facility.

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Our Location

60 Rue Gélinas
Laval, QC H7M 2Z5
Quebec, Canada

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(514) 581-1433

Business Hours

  • Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed