Tires in the GTA

blotto649 · 03-03-2012, 05:35 PM

Hey all,

I'm looking for other members' experiences on buying tires in the GTA - I'm looking for a good, full service vendor who has prices comparable to someone like TireRack in the U.S., but is located in Canada. Is there anyone out there? I like to support the local economy, but I also like to pay a competitive price.

For those who have ordered from TireRack, do you still end up saving money once all is said and done with shipping/duty/taxes/brokerage/etc?

I've got lots of rubber to buy this spring and am looking to avoid breaking the bank.

Thanks!

deim · 03-03-2012, 07:59 PM

I just got a price quote from Tires23 (Mississauga, Dixie & 401). Funny, their prices are EXACTLY the same as if you'd order from TireRack.

Let's see, I was asking for 2 x 225/40/18 + 2 x 255/35/18:

Michelin Pilot Super Sport - Tires23: $1310 - TireRack: $1310.15
Dunlop Z1 Star Spec - Tires23: $1270 - TireRack: $1269.12
Hankook V12 K110 - Tires23: $1100 - TireRack: $1110.70

All prices above are final cash, with taxes, fees and installation included.

So, essentially, Tires23 order tires from TireRack, probably with some kind of wholesale discount, and for us, customers, Tires23 add a free installation.

So, if anybody know a better/cheaper place in GTA, please share!

ronster · 03-04-2012, 02:59 AM

Tires23 gets my vote. Bought 2 winter tires pkg (for 135 2 yrs ago and 1M last yr) from them. Good service and very competitive pricing.

blotto649 · 03-04-2012, 08:41 AM

Nice! Thanks, guys. I've heard of their shop before but never been - think I'll start there.

dcb · 03-04-2012, 10:10 PM

Steelcase Tire gets my vote! My last 4 sets of tires have been bought from them, including my 1M wheel & winter tire package!

They are in Markham.

R0n1n · 03-05-2012, 09:12 AM

Tires23 ftw, I've purchased 4 sets of tires from them so far and referred friends and families there. I've just recently ordered Continental DW Extremes for my gold VB3's and to be installed first week of April.

magha · 03-05-2012, 10:37 AM

tires23 ftw!! 2 sets from them and no complaints!

E82blu · 03-05-2012, 06:30 PM

+1 for tires23! Lowest prices around... Bought my winter tires there this season

R0n1n · 03-06-2012, 09:05 AM

Another good shop is Simply Tire in North York if that's closer for you.

blotto649 · 03-09-2012, 06:53 PM

Thanks again to all y'all for the replies. I called all the shops mentioned here, but specifically Alan at Simply Tire and Ben at Tires 23 offered great customer service and very competitive pricing. I ended up going with Simply Tire as they're a better location for me, but both are very recommended.

M3Newbie88 · 03-09-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blotto649

Thanks again to all y'all for the replies. I called all the shops mentioned here, but specifically Alan at Simply Tire and Ben at Tires 23 offered great customer service and very competitive pricing. I ended up going with Simply Tire as they're a better location for me, but both are very recommended.

What tires did you end up buying and if you can share the price you got quoted?

I've used both and might need some new rears soon.

03-03-2012, 05:35 PM	#1
blotto649 Private First Class 16 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '04 996 GT3/'88 911 Carrera Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Between Toronto and Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Tires in the GTA Hey all, I'm looking for other members' experiences on buying tires in the GTA - I'm looking for a good, full service vendor who has prices comparable to someone like TireRack in the U.S., but is located in Canada. Is there anyone out there? I like to support the local economy, but I also like to pay a competitive price. For those who have ordered from TireRack, do you still end up saving money once all is said and done with shipping/duty/taxes/brokerage/etc? I've got lots of rubber to buy this spring and am looking to avoid breaking the bank. Thanks!
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03-03-2012, 07:59 PM	#2
deim Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '11 535i M-Sport, '11 X5d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i xDrive [0.00]	I just got a price quote from Tires23 (Mississauga, Dixie & 401). Funny, their prices are EXACTLY the same as if you'd order from TireRack. Let's see, I was asking for 2 x 225/40/18 + 2 x 255/35/18: Michelin Pilot Super Sport - Tires23: $1310 - TireRack: $1310.15 Dunlop Z1 Star Spec - Tires23: $1270 - TireRack: $1269.12 Hankook V12 K110 - Tires23: $1100 - TireRack: $1110.70 All prices above are final cash, with taxes, fees and installation included. So, essentially, Tires23 order tires from TireRack, probably with some kind of wholesale discount, and for us, customers, Tires23 add a free installation. So, if anybody know a better/cheaper place in GTA, please share!
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03-04-2012, 02:59 AM	#3
ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Tires23 gets my vote. Bought 2 winter tires pkg (for 135 2 yrs ago and 1M last yr) from them. Good service and very competitive pricing. __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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03-04-2012, 08:41 AM	#4
blotto649 Private First Class 16 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '04 996 GT3/'88 911 Carrera Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Between Toronto and Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Nice! Thanks, guys. I've heard of their shop before but never been - think I'll start there.
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03-04-2012, 10:10 PM	#5
dcb Private 4 Rep 84 Posts Drives: Black 1M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Steelcase Tire gets my vote! My last 4 sets of tires have been bought from them, including my 1M wheel & winter tire package! They are in Markham.
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03-05-2012, 09:12 AM	#6
R0n1n Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Alpine White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Tires23 ftw, I've purchased 4 sets of tires from them so far and referred friends and families there. I've just recently ordered Continental DW Extremes for my gold VB3's and to be installed first week of April. __________________ _______________________________________________ 2010 Alpine White 135i
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03-05-2012, 10:37 AM	#7
magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	tires23 ftw!! 2 sets from them and no complaints! __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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03-05-2012, 06:30 PM	#8
E82blu New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 128i Montege Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	+1 for tires23! Lowest prices around... Bought my winter tires there this season
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03-06-2012, 09:05 AM	#9
R0n1n Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i Alpine White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Another good shop is Simply Tire in North York if that's closer for you. __________________ _______________________________________________ 2010 Alpine White 135i
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03-09-2012, 06:53 PM	#10
blotto649 Private First Class 16 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '04 996 GT3/'88 911 Carrera Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Between Toronto and Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Thanks again to all y'all for the replies. I called all the shops mentioned here, but specifically Alan at Simply Tire and Ben at Tires 23 offered great customer service and very competitive pricing. I ended up going with Simply Tire as they're a better location for me, but both are very recommended.
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