Seasonal Tire Changeover Ottawa

Seasonal tire changeover in Ottawa is something every driver does twice a year. Winter tires go on in late October or November when the temperature drops below 7C consistently. All-season tires go back on in April or May when the last frost passes. Ontario Towing comes to your home or workplace and does the swap so you skip the two-week wait at the tire shop.

Why seasonal tire swaps matter in Ottawa

Winter tires are not legally required in Ontario, but on Ottawa streets they are a safety necessity. The rubber compound in winter tires stays flexible below 7C, giving you grip on cold pavement, ice, and packed snow. All-season tires harden in the cold and lose traction dramatically. The difference between winter and all-season tires on an Ottawa ice patch is the difference between stopping safely and sliding into the car in front of you.

Conversely, driving winter tires through an Ottawa summer wears them out fast. The soft compound that grips in cold temperatures deteriorates quickly in 30C heat. Switch to all-seasons or summer tires by May and your winter tires will last two or three extra seasons.

How our tire swap service works

Call (613) 619-4545 and schedule a date and time. Our technician arrives at your home or workplace with the equipment to remove all four tires and install the seasonal set. If your seasonal tires are on their own rims, the swap takes about 30 to 45 minutes. If the tires need to be mounted and balanced on your existing rims, the job requires shop equipment and we can arrange that separately.