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caah · Nov 1st, 2006, 03:45 AM

It seems not many Montreal owners here in Mini2. Just wonder where do you buy and install your winter tires and how much you paid for that?

Jammy Dodger · Nov 1st, 2006, 04:09 AM

I don't know if Tirerack.com delivers to Canada, but they offer a great deal on Pirelli Snowcontrol 190's in a nice thin 175/65/15 at about $65 USD a piece.
They will deliver to a qualified installer of your choice.

Check 'em out:

caah · Nov 2nd, 2006, 01:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Formula_MINI (original)

I don't know if Tirerack.com delivers to Canada, but they offer a great deal on Pirelli Snowcontrol 190's in a nice thin 175/65/15 at about $65 USD a piece.
They will deliver to a qualified installer of your choice.

Check 'em out:

There is no qualified installer in my area

. I'd like to use the 16" rim which came with the car and buy a set of run-flats. Just don't know about those fees such as brokerage, custom tax, and shipment. Have anyone here in Canada bought tires from Tirerack.com?

Like this Michiline 195/55/R16 87Q, price is $97.

faster,Tobias! · Nov 2nd, 2006, 01:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by caah (original)

There is no qualified installer in my area

. I'd like to use the 16" rim which came with the car and buy a set of run-flats. Just don't know about those fees such as brokerage, custom tax, and shipment. Have anyone here in Canada bought tires from Tirerack.com?
Like this Michiline 195/55/R16 87Q, price is $97.

Yes, I got a set of rims and tires from Tirerack last April. Delivered to my door mounted and balanced on the rims.

caah · Nov 2nd, 2006, 10:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original)

Yes, I got a set of rims and tires from Tirerack last April. Delivered to my door mounted and balanced on the rims.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

BTW, appreciate your sense of safety as you wear a helmet even when you play video games at home

faster,Tobias! · Nov 2nd, 2006, 11:08 PM

Err, yeah, well, that Gran Turismo 4 is soooo realistic !!

beken · Dec 5th, 2006, 09:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original)

Yes, I got a set of rims and tires from Tirerack last April. Delivered to my door mounted and balanced on the rims.

Say, Faster,Tobias!, what kind of shipping and customs and taxes am I looking at for bringing tires into Canada if I was to order from Tirerack?

The cost difference of Pirelli Euphoris at $200US vs $600CDN makes Tirerack hard to ignore.

British SD · Dec 6th, 2006, 07:43 AM

I can let you know later this week exactly how much the brokerage/GST is to bring a set into Canada of 175/65TR-15 Pirelli Winter 190 Snowcontrol tires from Tirerack.com

Just ordered them yesterday, 4 tires, no rims. $248US + $75US shipping UPS ground 7-8 days. Exact Shipping cost can be obtained from the Tirerack website when going to checkout.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Update Dec 12-06: Customs duty and GST at border for above.

Duty (7% of tire value for duty $283.14cdn) $ 19.82
GST (6% of total value inc. duty) $ 18.18
Brok fee. UPS $ 59.45
GST on Brok. fee $ 3.57
Total Brokerage & GST $101.02 cdn$

Additional $4.50 COD + 2.7% of brokerage & gst charge if you don't call into UPS as soon as you know its shipped and give them the shipment tracking number and your visa number to prebill the brokerage and gst. I don't know if customs charges Prov. Sales tax for you non Albertians. Phewww, I need a nap now!

cheers

mr.abulia · Dec 7th, 2006, 11:28 PM

I had good experience with Lazer auto in MTL. Don't know if they are still in business, but they used to have good prices and selection at any rate...

xtremepsionic · Dec 8th, 2006, 03:13 AM

I know this is sort of a silly question, but are there any good snow tires that is actually semi decent on dry roads?

Ferroequine · Dec 8th, 2006, 03:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic (original)

I know this is sort of a silly question, but are there any good snow tires that is actually semi decent on dry roads?

I've heard a lot of people being very happy with the Nokians.

mark-o · Dec 8th, 2006, 06:32 PM

I've never run a "winter" tire before so I can't comment on one tire vs another, but I must say that my 16" Nokian Rsi's were well worth the $$.

On dry pavement in hard corners you could describe them as 'squishy' compared to 17" RF's, but isn't that what provides grip when the conditions aren't so good?

-Mark

Nov 1st, 2006, 03:45 AM	#1
caah MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 45 Offline	where do you buy and install winter tire in Montreal It seems not many Montreal owners here in Mini2. Just wonder where do you buy and install your winter tires and how much you paid for that?

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Jammy Dodger gonna finish that? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S. New Hampshire Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 403 Offline	I don't know if Tirerack.com delivers to Canada, but they offer a great deal on Pirelli Snowcontrol 190's in a nice thin 175/65/15 at about $65 USD a piece. They will deliver to a qualified installer of your choice. Check 'em out: ——g Last edited by AprilWhine : Nov 1st, 2006 at 08:34 AM. Reason: added image

Nov 2nd, 2006, 01:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
caah MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 45 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Formula_MINI (original) I don't know if Tirerack.com delivers to Canada, but they offer a great deal on Pirelli Snowcontrol 190's in a nice thin 175/65/15 at about $65 USD a piece. They will deliver to a qualified installer of your choice. Check 'em out: There is no qualified installer in my area . I'd like to use the 16" rim which came with the car and buy a set of run-flats. Just don't know about those fees such as brokerage, custom tax, and shipment. Have anyone here in Canada bought tires from Tirerack.com? Like this Michiline 195/55/R16 87Q, price is $97. Attached Thumbnails

Dec 5th, 2006, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 03:41 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original) Yes, I got a set of rims and tires from Tirerack last April. Delivered to my door mounted and balanced on the rims. Say, Faster,Tobias!, what kind of shipping and customs and taxes am I looking at for bringing tires into Canada if I was to order from Tirerack? The cost difference of Pirelli Euphoris at $200US vs $600CDN makes Tirerack hard to ignore. 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, (15% pulley soon to be installed)

Dec 6th, 2006, 07:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
British SD Northern Monkey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In a Van by da river Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 368 Offline	I can let you know later this week exactly how much the brokerage/GST is to bring a set into Canada of 175/65TR-15 Pirelli Winter 190 Snowcontrol tires from Tirerack.com Just ordered them yesterday, 4 tires, no rims. $248US + $75US shipping UPS ground 7-8 days. Exact Shipping cost can be obtained from the Tirerack website when going to checkout. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Update Dec 12-06: Customs duty and GST at border for above. Duty (7% of tire value for duty $283.14cdn) $ 19.82 GST (6% of total value inc. duty) $ 18.18 Brok fee. UPS $ 59.45 GST on Brok. fee $ 3.57 Total Brokerage & GST $101.02 cdn$ Additional $4.50 COD + 2.7% of brokerage & gst charge if you don't call into UPS as soon as you know its shipped and give them the shipment tracking number and your visa number to prebill the brokerage and gst. I don't know if customs charges Prov. Sales tax for you non Albertians. Phewww, I need a nap now! cheers Last edited by British SD : Dec 13th, 2006 at 04:17 PM. Reason: update costs

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Nov 2nd, 2006, 01:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 1,166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caah (original) There is no qualified installer in my area . I'd like to use the 16" rim which came with the car and buy a set of run-flats. Just don't know about those fees such as brokerage, custom tax, and shipment. Have anyone here in Canada bought tires from Tirerack.com? Like this Michiline 195/55/R16 87Q, price is $97. Yes, I got a set of rims and tires from Tirerack last April. Delivered to my door mounted and balanced on the rims.

Nov 2nd, 2006, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
caah MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 45 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original) Yes, I got a set of rims and tires from Tirerack last April. Delivered to my door mounted and balanced on the rims. Thanks for sharing your experience. BTW, appreciate your sense of safety as you wear a helmet even when you play video games at home

Nov 2nd, 2006, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 1,166 Offline	Err, yeah, well, that Gran Turismo 4 is soooo realistic !!

Dec 7th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 03:41 PM Posts: 242 Offline	I had good experience with Lazer auto in MTL. Don't know if they are still in business, but they used to have good prices and selection at any rate...

Dec 8th, 2006, 03:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 1,038 Offline	I know this is sort of a silly question, but are there any good snow tires that is actually semi decent on dry roads?

Dec 8th, 2006, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 1,321 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic (original) I know this is sort of a silly question, but are there any good snow tires that is actually semi decent on dry roads? I've heard a lot of people being very happy with the Nokians. www.MINICalgary.com

Dec 8th, 2006, 06:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 295 Offline	I've never run a "winter" tire before so I can't comment on one tire vs another, but I must say that my 16" Nokian Rsi's were well worth the $$. On dry pavement in hard corners you could describe them as 'squishy' compared to 17" RF's, but isn't that what provides grip when the conditions aren't so good? -Mark

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