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Seasonal tire swap, on rims cost in Hamilton and Niagara

About $70 at an independent shop for a compact SUV, before tax. Most independent shops charge $60 to $90; a dealership is about $100.

Independent shop$70Most charge $60 to $90 · about $128/h
Chain or banner$80Most charge $70 to $100 · about $138/h
Dealership$100Most charge $80 to $120 · about $172/h

Typical prices for a compact SUV in Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland, before tax, with typical shop supplies. Early estimate: no local invoices for this work yet. Updated October 2026.

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Seasonal tire swap, on rims by vehicle type

VehicleIndependentChainDealership
Compact car$70$80$100
Midsize car$70$80$100
Compact SUV$70$80$100
Large SUV or minivan$70$80$100
Pickup truck$70$80$100
Luxury or European$70$80$120

Typical price in Hamilton and Niagara, before tax.

What goes into the price

At an independent shop: about 0.5 hours of labour at around $128 an hour, for a compact SUV. Dealerships usually charge a higher hourly rate and use the carmaker's own parts.

These are Fixtimate's estimates of what shops typically charge, worked out from hourly rates, the time each job takes and parts prices. A shop's own price can differ: ask for a written estimate, then check it here.

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