Winter Tire Packages: Canadian Prices
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not sure if the +50 is a fitment issue but found a wheel and tire deal for some 18's..$1450 No TPMS and $1650 with TPMS shipped anywhere in Canada.
Tires are Falken HS439 and rims are 18x8 +50
Guy is local here in Calgary but is hooked up all over Canada...
Tires are Falken HS439 and rims are 18x8 +50
Guy is local here in Calgary but is hooked up all over Canada...
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Me, 2008 Hummer H2 Wife, 2010 Mercedes GLK350
I bought my winter tires and rims from Tire Rack last year, and it was around $1400 including shipping, lug nuts and balancing, they were delivered in a week.
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Thanks W210!!
You're right! I just went out to look at the GLK and the tires are M+S rated ..... I drove in deep snow last Jan when I picked up the car in Kelowna and came over the Duffy Lake Road via Lilooet back to Whistler in a snowstorm and thought the 20's did just fine. And here I was fretting over how to find decent looking 18" rims to fit the set of new 225/60/18 Continental snows I already had for this winter.
GLK with the 20" P Scorpions tracked really well in Whistler all winter, and all this time it didn't even dawn on me to check if they were M+S! I was worried about getting stopped by the cash grabbing ticketing types this year. Wheel and Tire budget can now go back to the Single Malt fund.
So thanks for that picture!
BTW, the 20" rims are very easily curbed as the tires just don't have enough sidewall for any rim protection. And the "insurance" that I bought doesn't cover curb rash - specifically noted. So looks like I have to find one good pothole for the rear DS rim I nicked rounding a parkade ticket dispensing island......
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2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
As previously noted, both the Dunlop & Pirelli tires fitted on 2012 GLKs have the snowflake in a mountain symbol on the sidewall. Verified by my eyeballs on two GLKs side by side.
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Can anyone confirm with certainty whether or not a Canadian GLK needs TPMS? I'd rather not spend the money on them if they're useless. I check the tire pressure on my vehicles regularly anyway, and if I'm in the garage checking one vehicle I might as well do the other one.
Ordering some 18" BBS SR's and Michelin Xi2's - I think this will be a great winter setup that'll still look good.
Ordering some 18" BBS SR's and Michelin Xi2's - I think this will be a great winter setup that'll still look good.
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2011 E350 4MATIC & 2014 GLK250 BlueTEC
Canadian cars do not use TPMS devices. The tire pressure loss warning system we have here uses the differential rotation speed sensed by the ABS system to determine that one tire is critically underinflated.
Bottom line, do not purchase any TPMS devices as our cars are not equipped with the receivers to receive the TPMS signals, so they will not work even if you do purchase them!
Bottom line, do not purchase any TPMS devices as our cars are not equipped with the receivers to receive the TPMS signals, so they will not work even if you do purchase them!
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2014 C350 4M Sedan , 2014 GLK350 4Matic
Can anyone confirm with certainty whether or not a Canadian GLK needs TPMS? I'd rather not spend the money on them if they're useless. I check the tire pressure on my vehicles regularly anyway, and if I'm in the garage checking one vehicle I might as well do the other one.
Ordering some 18" BBS SR's and Michelin Xi2's - I think this will be a great winter setup that'll still look good.
Ordering some 18" BBS SR's and Michelin Xi2's - I think this will be a great winter setup that'll still look good.
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2014 C350 4M Sedan , 2014 GLK350 4Matic
Check Tires23 located at 401/Dixie.
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2011 E350 4MATIC & 2014 GLK250 BlueTEC
Or order them from TireRack and they are shipped to your door. All taxes, duties and shipping are paid upfront (so no surprises) and even when all those charges are included you will likely save 10-20% over local costs. Plus they have a much larger selection. Tires23 have fair prices, but not as good as TireRack even delivered to Canada, and when I checked for the GLK they had only the Blizzak WS70 as an option, whereas TireRack also had the Pirelli Scorpion, Michelin X-Ice2, Goodyear Ultragrip Ice, Dunlop WinterSport D3 and a few others. BTW, I went with the Blizzak WS70's in 235/60-17 and RIAL alloy rims.
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Oh, and I might as well ask here ......... For those of you using 17" (235/60-17) tires for winter, what tire pressure are you running?? Same as specified for the 19" and 20" (33 psi all around) or have you found other specs from MB??
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Tire Rack is not always cheaper.
My BBS SR's with Michelin Xi2's are about $200 less here in Canada, once everything is factored in ($270 less after the rebate)... and I was able to get them locally in Calgary.
My BBS SR's with Michelin Xi2's are about $200 less here in Canada, once everything is factored in ($270 less after the rebate)... and I was able to get them locally in Calgary.
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I run 35 psi all around on 17" WS70 blizzaks. If fully loaded I add 2 psi on top of that.
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Just wore again the tirerack shoes today and time for all four AMG rims to head for refinishing (ohhhh wife....)
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GLK 350
I am getting new witner tires on my new Truck and wanted to ask the community if anyone is interested in another Group buy package... Let me know and I can post details.
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GLK 350
I was PM'd about pics
Enclosed are the two pics which I can via group buy
Choices:
Package:
Pirelli Ice and Scorpion - 1350+tax
Blizzak WS70 - 1250 + Tax
X-ice3 - Are not made in the recommended size
235/60-17 - Tires
Let me know if you want to finalize and and I can get them to order for you.
First link is replica - Short Supply
2nd link - he has in stock
http://postimg.org/image/hc438cmrb/
http://postimg.org/image/jklnwyvz1/
Enclosed are the two pics which I can via group buy
Choices:
Package:
Pirelli Ice and Scorpion - 1350+tax
Blizzak WS70 - 1250 + Tax
X-ice3 - Are not made in the recommended size
235/60-17 - Tires
Let me know if you want to finalize and and I can get them to order for you.
First link is replica - Short Supply
2nd link - he has in stock
http://postimg.org/image/hc438cmrb/
http://postimg.org/image/jklnwyvz1/
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Many Thnks, Baby G, for your input and help here! And of course your patient (asked tens of Qs over the PM)! In for the group buy! Decided to go with Pirelli + GTS (2nd pic, silver 235/60 R17 x8 offset 35). Hope it would not snow/ rain next Tues for the install (need to drive across from GTA east end to west end)!
With appreciation,
With appreciation,
#197
Just got the GTS rims (actually it turns out they are x7.5 not x8) and Pirelli tires installed and balanced. The place is clean, the owner is very friendly, and the price is right. Will definitely recommend to my friends! And many thanks for BabyG, for your co-ordination and legwork! will post the pic this weekend.
Oh, one more thing, got a "check tire pressure soon" warning while driving back home, got off HWY401, checked the pressures are 32-33. should I restart the "Tire Pressure" on the service menu?
Oh, one more thing, got a "check tire pressure soon" warning while driving back home, got off HWY401, checked the pressures are 32-33. should I restart the "Tire Pressure" on the service menu?
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BabyG..i see this might be the first post for 2014. I have a 2013 GLK 4matic and am looking for winter rims and tires. What do you have to offer? My standard size is 20in but 17 is fine for winter.
Thanks
Thanks
I was PM'd about pics
Enclosed are the two pics which I can via group buy
Choices:
Package:
Pirelli Ice and Scorpion - 1350+tax
Blizzak WS70 - 1250 + Tax
X-ice3 - Are not made in the recommended size
235/60-17 - Tires
Let me know if you want to finalize and and I can get them to order for you.
First link is replica - Short Supply
2nd link - he has in stock
http://postimg.org/image/hc438cmrb/
http://postimg.org/image/jklnwyvz1/
Enclosed are the two pics which I can via group buy
Choices:
Package:
Pirelli Ice and Scorpion - 1350+tax
Blizzak WS70 - 1250 + Tax
X-ice3 - Are not made in the recommended size
235/60-17 - Tires
Let me know if you want to finalize and and I can get them to order for you.
First link is replica - Short Supply
2nd link - he has in stock
http://postimg.org/image/hc438cmrb/
http://postimg.org/image/jklnwyvz1/