Seasonal Tire Changeover
Customer having their wheels changed for season will receive the following:
- 20 point inspection for any safety or maintenance needed for coming change of season
- Wheels will be washed and marked on back side wall or tread for location
- Wheel nuts will be inspected for wear, corrosion and style is correct for seasonal rims (aluminum to steel)
- Wheels will be dried to remove excess water before being bagged for customer or placed into inventory storage.
- Mounting surfaces will be cleaned and lubricated before assembly
- Wheel nuts will be torqued to spec by hand after road test
- All wheels with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors) will be relearned or an estimate made if system is faulty.
Tire Rotation
Possible symptoms:
- Uneven wear between tire
- Shortened tire life.
- Excessive tire noise.
- Tire vibration.
Why rotate your tires?
- Identifies early, any issues in respect to abnormal wear patterns. For
example: wear caused by improper alignment, balance, and pressure or suspension damage.
- Ensures even tire wear among all 4 tires and maximizes tire life.
- Maintains steering integrity when driving on poor road conditions.
- Improves fuel economy.
- Validates General Motors of Canada’s tire warranty (if applicable).
What’s included:
- Inspect wheel fasteners for corrosion, wear and fit
- Remove, inspect and report on condition of tires.
- Inspect rims and tire valves for damage or leaks.
- Measure and report remaining tire tread depth.
- Inspect condition of space-saver spare tire (if equipped).
- Check and adjust tire pressures.
- Rotate tires as required by service manual
- Relearn tire location for TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors) system
Recommended service interval:
- Every 6 months or between 8,000-12,000km.
Tire Balancing and Mounting Service
We have many different types of wheel balancing options for customers;
- 4 wheel balance inspection
- 4 wheel balance with road force – reports on out of round tires
- 4 wheel balance with straight track – provides tire location for least amount of pull
- 4 wheel match mount with road force – improves tire and rim runout
We can also install special wheel weights on most rims styles so the weights are not visible.
All balancing will receive the following:
- Inspection for: wear, damage, condition, pressures and leaks
- Wheel assemblies will be washed and all mounting surfaces cleaned and lubricated
- All wheels will be clearly marked with their location on the back sidewall
- All wheel damage will be clearly marked and documented for service advisor and customer
- All faults found from inspection will have an estimate, with print out or visual example from technician or Service Advisor
Mounting; for seasonal, new tires or for balancing purposes:
- The rim will be mounted so that the clamps leave next to no marks
- Bead surface will be cleaned and sealed before mounting
- The valve stem and/or TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors) will be inspected or replaced
- Wheels will be inspected for leaks before they are installed on vehicle
