Winter Tire Centre

Winter Tires for Calgary & Alberta Driving

Calgary winters can bring snow, ice, slush, rapidly changing temperatures and
difficult highway conditions. At Metro Ford in Southwest Calgary,
our tire team helps drivers choose the right winter tires, wheels and seasonal
tire setup for their vehicle, driving habits and budget.

We supply and install winter tires for cars, SUVs, pickup trucks,
electric vehicles and commercial vehicles, with options from leading
tire manufacturers including Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear and more.

Whether you need a complete Ford Winter Performance Package,
replacement winter tires, an all-weather tire option, seasonal tire installation
or off-season tire storage, Metro Ford can help you choose the right solution
for Calgary and Alberta roads.

Why Use Winter Tires in Calgary?

Winter tires are designed with rubber compounds that remain flexible in colder
temperatures and tread patterns designed to provide traction in snow, slush and
icy conditions. Their advantage becomes particularly important as temperatures
fall below approximately 7°C.

Benefits of a dedicated winter tire include:

• Cold-weather traction on snow, ice and frozen pavement
• Improved braking and steering control in winter conditions
• Deeper tread and winter-specific siping to help manage snow and slush
• Better cold-temperature flexibility than conventional all-season tires
• Greater confidence during Calgary's changing winter weather

For drivers who regularly commute, travel on Alberta highways, drive to the mountains
or accumulate significant winter mileage, a dedicated winter tire remains an excellent
cold-weather choice.

All-Weather Tires: A Growing Alternative for Calgary Drivers

All-weather tires are becoming an increasingly popular option
for Calgary drivers who want one set of tires that can remain on the vehicle
throughout the year.

Unlike a traditional all-season tire, many all-weather tires are designed for
year-round use while also carrying the
Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) winter-service symbol.
They are intended to provide better cold-weather and snow performance than a
conventional all-season tire while still being suitable for summer driving.

Who Should Consider All-Weather Tires?

All-weather tires can make particular sense for drivers who:

• Put relatively low annual mileage on their vehicle
• Primarily drive within Calgary and surrounding communities
• Want to avoid changing between separate summer and winter tire sets
• Have limited space to store a second set of tires
• Want stronger winter capability than a traditional all-season tire

Winter Tires vs. All-Weather Tires

A dedicated winter tire is still generally the preferred choice for drivers who
spend significant time on winter highways, regularly travel into the mountains,
drive long distances or want maximum cold-weather capability.

For lower-mileage Calgary drivers, however, a quality
3PMSF-rated all-weather tire can offer an attractive balance of
winter capability, convenience and year-round use.

Not sure which is right for you? Tell our tire team how much you drive, where you
normally travel and what vehicle you own. We'll help you compare
winter tires, all-weather tires and seasonal tire packages
without automatically assuming that one solution fits every driver.

Metro Ford Winter Tire & Wheel Packages

Prepare your Ford for Alberta winter driving with a
Metro Ford Winter Performance Package. A complete tire-and-wheel
package makes seasonal changeovers easier while helping protect your factory
wheels from winter road conditions.

Available package features include:

• Premium winter tires from Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear and other leading manufacturers
• Choice of four Ford-approved steel or aluminum wheels
• Four Motorcraft® tire pressure monitoring sensors
• Professional tire mounting and balancing
• Proper wheel installation and torque check
• Battery, brake and wiper blade inspection for cold-weather reliability
• Quick alignment check to help identify potential tire-wear concerns
• Current tire tread-depth measurement for baseline reporting
• Soft-cloth car wash to finish your service visit

Our team can also quote replacement winter tires without wheels if you already
have a suitable seasonal wheel setup.

Seasonal Tire Storage in Calgary

Don't want a second set of tires taking up space in your garage?
Metro Ford offers convenient seasonal tire storage in Calgary for
$120 per season.

Your off-season tire set is stored securely and is ready when it's time for
your next seasonal tire changeover.

Tire storage can be particularly convenient for customers using separate
dedicated winter and summer tire sets.

Why Buy Your Tires From Metro Ford Calgary?

Serving Calgary drivers since 1963, Metro Ford combines
professional tire service with Ford-trained automotive expertise.

Our team can help you select tires based on your
vehicle, annual mileage, commute, winter travel, driving habits and budget
rather than simply recommending the same tire solution to every customer.

Metro Ford's Southwest Calgary Service Centre is conveniently located near
Glenmore Trail and Tsuut’ina Trail, with easy access from
Calgary's southwest and west communities and the ring road.

We service Ford cars, SUVs, trucks and electric vehicles and can also assist
with tire requirements for many other vehicle makes.

Common Calgary Winter Tire Questions

When should I install winter tires in Calgary?

Rather than waiting for the first major snowfall, many drivers plan their
seasonal tire change when daytime temperatures are consistently approaching
the range where winter tires are designed to perform best.

Do I need winter tires if I don't drive very much?

Driving habits matter. Dedicated winter tires provide excellent winter
capability, but lower-mileage drivers may also want to discuss a
3PMSF-rated all-weather tire as a year-round alternative.

Are all-weather tires the same as all-season tires?

No. Although the names sound similar, an all-weather tire is designed to provide
greater winter capability than a conventional all-season tire. When evaluating
a tire for winter use, look for the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake
(3PMSF) symbol and ask our tire team whether the tire is appropriate
for your driving requirements.

Should I buy winter tires with separate wheels?

A dedicated winter wheel-and-tire package can make seasonal changeovers simpler
and reduces the need to repeatedly mount and dismount tires from the same set of wheels.
Metro Ford offers Ford-approved steel and aluminum wheel options for many models.

Get Ready for Calgary Winter Driving

Whether you're looking for dedicated winter tires, an all-weather tire,
a complete Ford Winter Performance Package, seasonal tire installation or
tire storage, Metro Ford can help you find the right setup.

Request a personalized tire quote first if you're still deciding, or book your
service appointment online if you already know what you need.