Canadian Tire tire change vs a mobile tire change: what's the difference?
Canadian Tire does tire changeovers in its store auto service bays: you book an appointment online, bring the car and your tires in, and wait or come back. A mobile tire change brings the work to your driveway instead, about 30 minutes for an on-rim swap from $79.95, from a crew rated 5 stars by over 1000 Google reviewers.
How a Canadian Tire tire change works
Canadian Tire is a Canadian institution, with competitive tire prices, regular sales and auto service bays at many of its stores. Tires bought and installed there come with Canadian Tire's tire care guarantee, and its auto service has offered CT Money, which regular shoppers like.
For a seasonal Canadian Tire tire changeover you typically:
- Book an auto service appointment online for your local store
- Load your other set of tires into the car
- Drive to the store and drop the car off
- Wait in the store, or come back when it is ready
In October and November the bays at every tire shop, Canadian Tire included, are at their busiest, so the earlier you book the better.
How a mobile tire change works
We bring the service bay to you. A technician drives a fully equipped truck to your home, office or curb, swaps the tires in your driveway and torques every lug nut to your vehicle's spec. Nothing goes in your trunk and you never leave home. See how a mobile tire change works.
Canadian Tire tire change vs On The Go, side by side
| Canadian Tire auto service | On The Go mobile tire change | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | At the Canadian Tire store | Your driveway, office or curb |
| Booking | Online appointment for your store | Online appointment at your place |
| Your tires | You load and bring them | We pick them up where they are |
| Your time | Drive there, drop off, wait or come back | Carry on with your day |
| Seasonal on-rim swap | Varies by store and promotion | $79.95, about 30 minutes |
| Off-rim (mount and balance) | Varies by store | $199.95, in your driveway |
| Perks | CT Money offers, tire care guarantee on tires bought there | Torque to spec, rotation, pressure check, visual safety inspection |
| Rated by customers | Varies by store | 5 stars, 1000+ Google reviews |
Canadian Tire details are general and can vary by store as of October 2026. Check your local store's booking page.
Where Canadian Tire shines, and where we do
Canadian Tire is great for tire prices, sales, CT Money and having a store in nearly every town. If you are buying a new set and like to shop there, it is a sensible place to start.
We are the easier tire solution when the hard part is not the price but the trip: loading four wheels, finding an appointment in the rush, and waiting at the store. Our crew comes to you, and more than 1000 Google reviewers have given us five stars for it. Where else does a 5-star tire change come to your driveway?
Ready for a tire change at home?
On-rim swaps are $79.95 and off-rim changes are $199.95, across Ottawa, the GTA and Collingwood / Wasaga. Compare us with Costco and Mr. Lube, or book a time.
Common follow-up questions
How do I book a Canadian Tire tire change?
Canadian Tire takes auto service appointments online for each store: you pick your store, add your vehicle and choose a time. In the busy weeks of the season, popular times can fill up. With us you book online too, but the appointment is at your place.
How much is a Canadian Tire tire change?
Prices vary by store, whether your tires are on rims, and any promotion running at the time, and Canadian Tire often runs changeover offers in season. Check your local store's booking page for the current price. Ours are on our site: $79.95 on-rim and $199.95 off-rim with mounting and balancing.
Can I earn CT Money on a tire change?
Canadian Tire has offered CT Money on auto service, which is a nice perk if you collect it. Check the current offer at your store.
Is Canadian Tire or a mobile tire change better?
If you are buying tires at Canadian Tire, collect CT Money and don't mind a trip to the store, their auto service is a solid choice. If you want the swap done without leaving home, a mobile tire change is easier.