It's not too late to get a Winter/ Snow Tire & Wheel package as winter just won't let up with record snow falls across the country! Tire Rack still has truck snow tires, passenger car snow tires and winter tires for your SUV or CUV;
Not every snow tire size is available but many that are available are at special pricing. Combine your tire purchase with a set of winter wheels and Tire Rack will mount and balance your winter package at no charge, including all the lug hardware needed at no charge! Check out some of the
Snow Tire Reviews to help make your decision or the
Snow Tire Test Results.
Clearance pricing on select wheels, but only until they are gone.
Yes, the Tire Rack can ship any winter tire and wheel package to Canada.
The Tire Rack Carries many different winter and snow tire brands to fit your vehicle. We have Performance Winter Tires, Studless Ice and Snow Tires, and Studdable Tires. A few top brands we carry include:
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Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires *
Firestone Winterforce Tires *
Dunlop Winter Tires *
General Altimax Arctic Winter Tires *
Michelin Winter TiresWe also have looked at each vehicle and determined which tire and wheel package would work best for you. Check out our
preferred packages for your vehicle. Some benefits of purchasing a tire and wheel snow package from the Tire Rack include.
* Easy, bolt-on installation before the first snow
* Save the cost and inconvienience of having to remount tires each season
* All necessary hardware included at no additional charge
* Professional
Hunter Road Force Balancing at no charge
We will also collect all of the additional sales tax and duties included at the time of purchase as the Tire Rack is a non resident importer for Canada. No additional taxes, duties, or fees will be collected by UPS Canada upon the delivery of your order.
NOW!!!
Yes, it's sunny and 75 degrees most days but snow is coming!!! We have some great winter tires from Bridgestone at discount closeout pricing. One Blizzak winter tire to mention is the
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 with over
30 sizes in stock ready to ship this winter tire is a great choice. The buyer of the Blizzak LM-25 would be looking for a performance winter tire. For his high performance sports cars, sport coupe or sport sedan that requires winter driving traction on dry, wet and snow-covered roads. They are designed to combine good snow and ice traction with "European" high-speed winter driving performance.
Bridgestone has used their UNI-T Technology to bring several technologies together allowing the Blizzak LM-25 to maximize winter performance on the snowiest of days and also the days when the sun peaks out to remind us of the long past summer days. Click the link on the
Blizzak LM-25 to see further information regarding the Lamellen "edge effect" with multiple three dimensional ("3D") zigzag sipes used to provide the winter traction with out the use of studs.
Blizzak LM-25 snow tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the snowflake-on-the-mountain symbol.
Although these tires are at closeout pricing I would suggest storing your great buy until snow flys or the temperature is consistently below 40 degrees. However as with all great deals these are only around until they are gone with sizes from 195/55R15 all the way up to 245/50R20 see if they are a good fit for your performance vehicle.
A customer emailed me today about a bubble on the sidewall of one of his
Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires. He thought it may have been a defect in the tire. What he actually has is a sidewall bubble.
Here an example of what one looks like :
What is a sidewall bubble?
A sidewall bubble is a bulge protruding from the sidewall of the tire. It is caused by air leaking from the inside of the tire into the carcass or body of the tire.
What causes a sidewall bubble?The vast majority of bubbles are caused by impact damage. When a tire hits a sharp object in the road the force from the weight and speed of the vehicle is focused in the small area of contact. This compresses the tire enough that the inside of the sidewall is pinched and damaged causing a small hole in the inside tire liner layer. The impact can also damage the sidewall cords and significantly weaken the tire. The impact may not have been noticed by the driver.
Some more common types are:
- potholes
- railroad crossings
- speed bumps
- curbs
- heavily damaged roads
- road construction areas
- debris in the road
Occasionally a defect in the tire can cause the bubble.
Determining the cause is fairly simple.
Inspect the outside of the tire for obvious cuts or bruises.
When the tire is removed for replacement:
Mark the area where the bubble is (it will deflate when the tire is deflated.)
Inspect the bead area for cuts or abrasions
Inspect the inner liner for cuts or bruises. The technician will need to press inwards on the area of the bubble to find any breaks in the inner liner.
If no damage is found the tire a claim will need to be submitted by an authorized dealer to the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacture may need to inspect the tire also to make a warranty determination. Each tire manufacturers procedures differ slightly.
Are winter tires prone to bubbles?
Any tire can fall victim to this, but tires with shorter sidewalls (low profile) more easily damaged. Can they be repaired? No, unfortunately sidewall bubbles cannot be repaired. Because the area flexes while driving a patch will not stay in place. The bubble also indicates there is structural damage to the tire that cannot be repaired. A tire in this condition cold fail without warning and should not be driven on. We recommend the spare tire be used until a replacement can be found. The tire must be replaced.
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