Mr. Lube tire change vs a mobile tire change: which is easier?
Mr. Lube is a quick, convenient drive-in: at many Mr. Lube + Tires locations you bring your tires in your car and they swap them, often without an appointment. A mobile tire change skips the trip entirely: we come to your driveway, do the swap in about 30 minutes from $79.95, and we are rated 5 stars by over 1000 Google reviewers.
How a Mr. Lube tire change works
Mr. Lube is best known for fast oil changes, and many of its stores now run as Mr. Lube + Tires, adding tire swaps, rotations and tire sales to the same quick, drive-in format. It is a convenient, well-run chain, and a lot of drivers like being able to pull in without booking.
For a seasonal Mr. Lube tire swap you typically:
- Load your other set of tires into the car
- Drive to a Mr. Lube + Tires location
- Wait in line, or book ahead where the store offers it
- Wait while the tires are swapped, then drive home with the old set in the car
Services, hours and prices are set by each location, so it is worth calling your local store before you go.
How a mobile tire change works
We take the trip out of it. 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. Your tires never go in your car. See how a mobile tire change works.
Mr. Lube tire change vs On The Go, side by side
| Mr. Lube + Tires | On The Go mobile tire change | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | At the Mr. Lube location | Your driveway, office or curb |
| Booking | Drive-in at many locations | Book a time online |
| Your tires | You load and bring them | We pick them up where they are |
| Your time | Drive there, wait in line and in the bay | Carry on with your day |
| Seasonal on-rim swap | Set by each location | $79.95, about 30 minutes |
| Off-rim (mount and balance) | Set by each location | $199.95, in your driveway |
| Every visit includes | Varies by location | Torque to spec, rotation, pressure check, visual safety inspection |
| Rated by customers | Varies by location | 5 stars, 1000+ Google reviews |
Mr. Lube details are general and can vary by location as of October 2026. Check with your local store.
Where Mr. Lube shines, and where we do
Mr. Lube is great for speed and convenience when you are already out: pull in, get it done, keep going. Pairing a tire swap with an oil change at the same stop is handy too.
We are the easier tire solution when you don't want to haul four tires into your car, sit in a line, or spend part of a weekend at a service bay in the busiest week of the season. Our crew comes to you, and our customers have given us five stars more than 1000 times on Google for exactly that.
Ready for a tire change without the trip?
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 Canadian Tire too, or book a time.
Common follow-up questions
Do I need an appointment for a Mr. Lube tire change?
Many Mr. Lube + Tires locations take drive-ins with no appointment, but services and hours vary by store, so check with yours. With us you book a time online and we come to you, so there is no line to wait in.
How much is a Mr. Lube tire change?
Mr. Lube does not publish one national price: each location sets its own, and it depends on whether your tires are on rims and need balancing. Call your local store for a current price. Ours are on our site: $79.95 on-rim and $199.95 off-rim with mounting and balancing.
Do I have to bring my tires to Mr. Lube?
Yes. For a seasonal swap at a drive-in shop you load your other set into the car and bring it with you. With a mobile tire change the tires stay where they are: we pick them up from your garage or porch.
Is Mr. Lube or a mobile tire change better?
Mr. Lube is a good, quick option if you are already out and can carry four tires in your car. If you would rather not load tires, drive anywhere or wait in a bay, a mobile tire change is the easier choice.