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SEASONAL // ABOUT 45 MINUTES

Seasonal Tire Change in Okotoks

Winters on in October, off in April, torqued to spec every time. Bring the off-season set, or leave it on our racks and we bring it out. About 45 minutes, booked to the slot.

PRICE
Quoted up front, on rims or loose
TIME
About 45 minutes
BOOK AHEAD
Mid-October and April
Book a Service Or call (403) 938-3110

What's included

ON RIMSSwap and torqueWheels off, wheels on, lug nuts torqued to your vehicle's spec with a wrench, not an impact gun.
LOOSE TIRESMount and balanceTires broken down off the rims, the new set mounted, balanced and fitted.
TPMSSensors checkedPressure sensors read and relearned so the dash light stays off.
THE ONCE-OVERTread and pressureTread depth and pressures on the set going on, and a word if something is close to done.

When to switch

The 7°C rule, the forecast, and the state of the set. If two of these sound like this week, book it.

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  • Daytime highs are sitting below 7°C, which in the Foothills is usually mid-October.
  • The first snow is in the forecast and you would rather not be in the queue behind it.
  • Spring is here to stay and the winters are wearing fast on warm pavement.
  • The dash is showing a pressure light after the first cold snap.
  • Your winter set is in our storage and you want it out on a day that suits.

How it works

  1. DROP OFFPull in, keys at the counterTell us if the set is in the truck, in our storage, or if you are waiting. Coffee is on.
  2. IN THE BAYOff, on, torquedOne vehicle at a time. Wheels swapped or tires mounted and balanced, lug nuts hand-torqued, sensors relearned.
  3. ON YOUR WAYStraight answersIf a tire is near the end, you hear it now, not at the next changeover. Come back after 100 km for a free re-torque; it takes five minutes.
A stack of studded winter tires ready for the changeover

Seasonal Tire Change in the Foothills

What thirty-four winters on Railway Street taught us about this job.

In most of Canada a changeover is a date on the calendar. In the Foothills it is a judgement call. A chinook can put October back into shorts weather for a week, and the first real snow can land before Thanksgiving. The rule we use is the 7°C one: when daytime highs stay under it, the rubber in an all-season is already hardening and the winters go on. In spring, wait for the pavement to stay warm, because a winter tire on a hot April afternoon wears in a hurry. Highway 2 commuters tend to switch a week earlier than town drivers, and anyone heading west on Highway 7 or the range roads should not be caught on all-seasons past the middle of October.

FAQ // SEASONAL TIRE CHANGE IN OKOTOKS

Straight Answers

Did not find it? Call (403) 938-3110 during shop hours, or ask at the counter.

How much does a seasonal tire change cost in Okotoks?

It depends on whether your tires are on rims or loose, whether the vehicle has TPMS sensors, and the wheel size. We give you the all-in price up front and the invoice matches it. Call for today's number, or book online and we confirm it with the appointment.

Do you do changeovers for High River, Calgary and the county?

Every day. High River is about 20 minutes away and south Calgary 25 to 30; plenty of customers book the changeover around a Saturday morning in Okotoks.

How long does it take?

About 45 minutes for a swap on rims. Loose tires that need mounting and balancing take longer; we tell you when you book. In the October and April rush, book two to three weeks ahead.

Can I get tires, storage and the changeover in one visit?

Yes. Order the tires online first so they are on the shelf, book the changeover, and ask for storage when you book. The off-season set goes straight to the racks.

Why book the changeover at Rim2Rim?

One vehicle at a time, lug nuts torqued by hand, and people on the floor who have been here since 1992. If a tire is on its way out, you hear it straight, with no upsell.

SINCE 1992 34 Years Downtown Same shop, same street, by the tracks.
READERS' CHOICE Award Winner Voted by Western Wheel readers in Okotoks.
ALL-IN PRICING The Quote Holds Mounting, balancing, valves, disposal and tax in the number.
SATURDAYS Open 9 to 1 Because changeovers don't wait for a weekday.
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View service → SEASONAL Tire Storage Your off-season set lives on our racks instead of your garage. View service → MAINTENANCE Rotation & Balancing Even wear, no vibration, more seasons out of the set. View service → ELECTRONICS TPMS Service Sensors reset, reprogrammed and relearned, all makes.
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Okotoks, High River, Calgary, De Winton, Diamond Valley, Nanton, Foothills County and the roads between.

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7 S Railway St, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A4

By the tracks, serving Okotoks, High River, Calgary and the Foothills.

MON – THU8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
FRI8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAT9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SUN + STATCLOSED
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