Winter tire changeover cost in Ontario (2026)
What a winter tire changeover typically costs in 5 Ontario cities: the middle half of prices at each kind of shop, for a compact SUV, CAD before tax.
| City | Independent | Chain | Dealership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $70–$110 | $80–$110 | $100–$140 |
| Ottawa | $70–$100 | $70–$100 | $90–$130 |
| Mississauga | $70–$100 | $70–$110 | $90–$140 |
| Hamilton | $60–$90 | $70–$100 | $80–$120 |
| London | $60–$90 | $70–$90 | $80–$120 |
What changes the price
- Tires already mounted on their own rims only need to be swapped and balanced, which is the price shown here.
- Tires that have to be taken off one set of rims and put on another cost more, because each tire is dismounted, mounted and balanced.
- Shops get busiest in the weeks after the first snow forecast, so booking early is easier than paying for a rush.
- Seasonal tire storage is usually a separate charge.
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These are typical prices, not quotes. A shop's own price depends on your car and what it finds: ask for a written estimate, then check it here. How we work out these prices. Updated November 2026.