Buying Guide: The Best All-Season Tires for Cars and Small SUVs in Canada for 2024

Buying Guide: The Best Summer and All-Season Tires for Electric Cars in Canada in 2024

Buying Guide: The Best Summer and All-Season Tires for Larger SUVs and Pickups in Canada for 2024

Pilot Sport 4 and Pilot Sport 4 AS Review: Michelin Launches Into EV Tires

The Best Winter Tires for Cars and Smaller SUVs in 2023-2024

The best winter tires for 2023

The Best Winter Tires for Larger SUVs & Pickup Trucks in Canada for 2023-2024

BFGoodrich T/A K02 Tires Review, Part 1: All-Terrain Tires, All Year ‘Round? Discuss

We put to the test new BFGoodrich T/A K02 tires, all-terrain products that stand out right off the bat for being four-season tires approved for winter use.

Guide to Winter Tires in 2023-2024: Lots of Choice, and Choices to Make

Motomaster Performance Edge: We Tested the Canadian Brand’s New "Home-Made" Tire

Michelin Recalls Over 77,000 Tires in Canada

Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 tires in Canada over a possible default affecting the grip they provide. The Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tires being recalled may not pro...

The Best Summer and All-Season Tires for SUVs and Pickups in Canada for 2023

Spring is here in Canada. Auto123.com presents our buying guide for summer and all-season tires for 2023 in Canada. Find out which summer SUV and light-duty truck tires stand ou...

The Best Summer and All-Season Tires for Cars, Small SUVs in Canada for 2023

Spring has sprung in Canada! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to all-season and summer tires for cars for 2023. See which summer and all-season tires are recommended!

The Best Summer and All-Season Tires for Electric Cars in 2023

Spring is coming to Canada! Auto123.com presents our buying guide for summer and all-season tires for 2023 in Canada. In this chapter, discover the summer and all-season tires f...

Video: This Is What happens Inside Your Tires When You Drive

A GoPro camera mounted inside a tire shows what happens in there when you drive. The deformations of the rubber are pretty impressive.

Motomaster Winter Edge II Tires Review: We Test the New Tire on Snow and Ice

Auto123 has tested the new Motomaster Winter Edge II tire, produced for Canadian Tire by Hankook. This new tire will be available for the fall of 2023.

Winter Tires: The Most Frequently Asked Questions

To help you choose the right winter tires, we have gathered the most frequently asked questions with answers.

The Best Winter Tires for Cars & Smaller SUVs in Canada for 2021-2022

In this year two of the pandemic, another challenge approaches: the season of snow, ice, cold and slush. Auto123.com presents its 2021-2022 winter tire buying guide. Discover th...

RWC: A factory-original look for your light-alloy wheels

Grand Prix Import of Montreal specializes in producing and selling, under the RWC name, light-alloy replicas of factory-original wheels from the biggest car manufacturers, among...

The Best Winter Tires for Larger SUVs & Pickup Trucks in Canada for 2022-2023

Snow, ice, cold, slush - it's a challenge looming once again on the horizon, to close the books on what has been another extraordinary year. But this challenge is a perfectly pr...

The Best Winter Tires for Cars and Small SUVs in 2022-2023

As the geese start to head south, we know what’s coming: the season of snow, ice, cold and slush, of skiing, snowboarding, pond hockey and frozen toes. And so Auto123.com presen...

Buying Guide: The Best All-Season Tires for Cars in Canada for 2022

Spring has sprung in Canada! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to all-season and summer tires for cars for 2021. See which summer and all-season tires are recommended!

Goodyear Says Testing of Airless Tire Progressing

Testing continues at Goodyear with airless tires, the company has announced. At the same time, it does add that it doesn't see them reaching the market any time soon. The compan...

BFGoodrich T/A K02 Tires Review, Part 2: A Winter, Survived

We put to the test new BFGoodrich T/A K02 tires, all-terrain products that stand out right off the bat for being four-season tires approved for winter use. Here’s Part Two of ou...

Buying Guide: The Best All-Season and Summer Tires for SUVs, Pickups in Canada for 2022

Spring is with us in Canada, right on schedule! And right on schedule, Auto123.com presents our buying guide for summer and all-season tires for 2022 in Canada. Find out which s...

The Best Winter Tires for Larger SUVs & Pickup Trucks in Canada for 2021-2022

Snow, ice, cold, slush - here comes another challenge looming on the horizon, in what has been another extraordinary year. But this challenge is a perfectly predictable one, all...

Winter tires: Calculating tire wear and preventing it

You want to know if your winter tires are still safe for the upcoming cold season without having to ask your local mechanic? Here are various methods to calculate winter tire wear.

Should You Buy a Second Set of Wheels for Winter?

A lot of Canadians choose to invest in a second set of rims for winter use only, but is it really worth it? Why should you do it?

Are All-Weather Tires a Good Choice?

All-weather tires provide decent performance year-long, but definitely fall short in certain winter conditions. See if they’re right for you.

Best Low-Cost Winter Tires for 2017-2018

Some affordable tires provide good enough performance in winter conditions and will get you through the season without breaking the bank. To help drivers on a budget, we came up...

Best 2017-2018 Winter Tires for Passenger Cars

What are the best 2017-2018 winter tires for your car? Once again Auto123.com helps you make the right choice with its annual top 5!

Should You Buy Studded Tires or Not?

Studded tires may save you some trouble if you live in a rural area or often use secondary roads like the ones leading to your favourite ski resort.

Long-Term Review of the New Toyo Proxes Sport A/S Tire: Part Two

Auto123 puts to the test the new Toyo Proxes Sport A/S Tire this spring and summer. Today, part two as we rate the brand-new all-seasons tires on a not-so-new car.

Long-Term Review of the New Toyo Proxes Sport A/S Tire: Part One

Auto123 puts to the test the new Toyo Proxes Sport A/S Tire. Today, part one.

5 Reasons to Switch from All-Season Tires to Winter Tires

Winter tires are the best when it gets cold, but only 60% of Canadians use them. Here are a few reasons that we hope will convince the remaining 40%.

How to Find the Best Winter Tires for Your Vehicle

Finding the best winter tires for your car, truck or SUV is very important. Once again Auto123.com is there to help you with some winter tire tips and advice from PMCtire!

Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 Tire Review

The Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 tire is designed firstly to deliver improved grip in wet weather, secondly to quieten the ride, and thirdly to give those who ride all-seasons in ...

The Best All-Season and Summer Tires for SUVs, Pickups in Canada for 2021

Spring is with us in Canada, although this year is once again very different, to say the least. Auto123.com presents our buying guide for summer and all-season tires for 2021 in...

The Best All-Season and Summer Tires for Cars in Canada for 2021

Spring is now solidly with us in Canada, even if this year it’s turning out to be, once again, utterly different. Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-s...

Nokian Tyres Launches New One All-Season Tire

Well-established in the global winter tire sector, including in Canada, Finnish manufacturer Nokian Tyres has set itself the mission of further solidifying its presence in North...

Long-Term Review of the Michelin X-ICE SNOW Tire: The Introduction

As part of our long-term review of Michelin’s new X-ICE SNOW tire, we start with an introduction that adds the back-story and places some context on this new product that Michel...

The Best Winter Tires for Cars in Canada for 2020-2021

In this year of the pandemic, another challenge is approaching: the season of snow, ice, cold and slush. Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for the 2...

The Best Winter Tires for SUVs, Pickups in Canada for 2020-2021

Snow, ice, cold, slush. Here's another challenge that we're facing in a frankly extraordinary 2020. Except this one is fully predictable, as winter shows its face on the horizon...

The Best Winter Tires for SUVs, Pickups in Canada for 2019-2020

Snow, ice, slush, cold, wind: Winter is approaching, in fact it’s already here in some corners of the country! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for...

The Best Winter Tires for Cars in Canada for 2019-2020

In some parts of Canada the snow is already with us – and in the other parts, it’s on the way! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for the 2019-2020 s...

Pirelli Designs a Tire That Adapts to Temperatures and Conditions

Tire manufacturer Pirelli has just launched a model that is capable of adapting to different temperatures. In fact, the new-generation Cinturato P7 is made with a compound that ...

Can you "Read" Your Vehicle’s Tires?

You may be more or less interested to know what all those numbers and letters that embellish your vehicle's tires mean. However, many of these numbers and letters are relevant t...

The Best All-Season and Summer Tires for SUVs, Pickups in Canada for 2020

Spring is now solidly with us in Canada, even if this year it’s turning out to be quite unique, to say the least! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-s...

The Best All-Season and Summer Tires for Cars in Canada for 2020

Spring is now solidly with us in Canada, even if this year it’s turning out to be quite unique, to say the least! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-s...

We Test Out New Tires Coming for Next Winter

Auto123 recently had the opportunity to test new winter tires that will be available from Toyo, Continental and Michelin for winter 2020-2021. Here's what's coming on the market.

Are cheaper Chinese-Made Winter Tires a Smart Choice?

Do low-priced winter tires from Chinese manufacturers represent a smart choice for Canadian motorists this cold season? Auto123 tries to answer the question of whether it’s a go...

A New One HT Tire to go With Nokian’s New US Plant Is Introduced

The new tire model from Nokian, the One HT, will make its commercial debut in January 2020. We tested the all-seasons tires in various conditions on the roads and off-road trail...

GM and Michelin to Work together on Developing an Airless Wheel

Flat tires, begone: GM and Michelin are teaming up to develop and test an airless wheel, with the goal of bringing it to market by 2024. Starting this year, GM is rolling out a ...

The Best All-Season and Summer Tires for Cars in Canada for 2019

Spring is just around the corner; in fact in your corner of Canada it might already be here. Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-season tires for cars ...

The Best All-Season and Summer Tires for SUVs, Pickups in Canada for 2019

Spring is just around the corner; in fact in your corner of Canada it might already be here. Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-season tires for SUVs ...

The Best Winter Tires for Cars in Canada for 2018-2019

In some parts of Canada the snow is already with us – and in the other parts, it’s on the way! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for the 2018-2019 s...

The Best Winter Tires for SUVs, Pickups in Canada for 2018-2019

Snow, ice, slush, cold, wind: Winter is approaching, in fact it’s already here in some corners of the country! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for...

Best 2017-2018 Winter Tires for SUVs and Light Trucks

What are the best 2017-2018 winter tires for your SUV, crossover, minivan or light-duty truck? We help you make the right choice with our annual top 5!

2018 Nokian tires put to the test: a beautiful journey

As part of an effort to increase its visibility in Canada, Nokian invited members of the automotive press to a special event spanning two days, during which we were given the op...

Continental: New products, extreme conditions at ICAR Track

Auto123.com was at a recent event put on by Continental at the ICAR track in Quebec to show off its latest new all-weather tires. Join us as we test tires at FAST N’ FLURRY-OUS!

Bridgestone Blizzak LT: New Winter Tire for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Here is the Bridgestone Blizzak LT, a new winter tire for large SUVs and trucks. In comparison with the Blizzak W965, The LT model ensures better control and improves road grip ...

Tires Made From… Dandelions?

Continental has broken ground on the construction of a new research and test laboratory in Germany, which will focus on developing a process of extracting rubber from dandelions...

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P Shines in Testing

The performance capabilities of the WinterContact TS 850 P winter tire have been confirmed. It beat all others in a comparative test carried out in Europe.

Getting your car ready for winter is about more than just your tires

Winter tires are just a start. Drivers need to be fully prepared to take on the cold conditions. Follow these 10 recommendations.

New MotoMaster Winter Edge Tire Designed for Canadian Winters

Discover the characteristics and capabilities of the innovative new MotoMaster Winter Edge tire, tested by 17 Canadian drivers invited by Canadian Tire to the Mécaglisse complex...

Dunlop, Goodyear Lead Recent Winter Tire Tests

Dunlop and Goodyear have shown their strength in recent winter tire tests conducted by GTÜ/ACE, ADAC/TCS and ÖAMTC in Europe. More details here!

New BFGoodrich Winter T/A KSI Available in Canada Only

The new BFGoodrich Winter T/A KSI winter tire promises extreme winter traction and serious wet performance, plus undeniable durability. Check it out!

Why Buy Winter Tires Early?

If you are looking for new winter tires, you may want to consider shopping sooner rather than later. Here’s why…

2017-2018 Winter Tires & Accessories: Our Coverage Begins!

Need winter tires and accessories or perhaps some useful winter driving tips? Visit Auto123.com regularly in the next few weeks!

Continental Launches Its First-Ever All-Weather Tire in Canada

Filling an open space in the GRABBER tire lineup, the new GRABBER APT model fits in between the AT2 and HTS60. Its manufacturer describes it as a perfect mix of off-road-ready r...

Tire Reviews Continue: Cooper, Toyo, Pirelli & Michelin Impress!

We continue with our long-term tests of Cooper and Toyo tires, plus we fill you in on the impressive new tires from Pirelli and Michelin. See what we have to say about them!

Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 Review Coming Throughout Summer

Auto123.com is testing the new Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 tire (size 225/40R18) on a 2017 Volkswagen GTI. Don’t miss our updates throughout the summer!

Top 2017 summer and all-season tires

What are the best summer and all-season tires for your car or your truck in 2017? Make sure to check out the latest rankings!

Continental ExtremeContact Sport, a new ultra-high-performance tire

The Continental ExtremeContact Sport is a new ultra-high-performance tire that proves ideal for sports cars and luxury vehicles. Learn more about it here!

Bridgestone unveils new Firestone All Season tire

Yokohama Finds Creative Way to Show Tire Superiority

What do a surfboard, a rodeo saddle and a pair of racing shoes have in common? All three give Yokohama Canada the opportunity to demonstrate the superior quality of its tires.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Pushes the Performance Envelope Even Further

Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP 3: More Comfort, Less Noise

Toyo Observe G3 Ice: End of Season Review

End of winter often means end-of-winter snowstorms, and that's exactly what we got, just as we were wrapping up our long-term test of the Toyo Observe G3 Ice tires on the 2017 C...

Soon on Auto123.com: Don’t miss our 2017 summer tire and accessory guides

Need new summer tires and accessories this year? Don’t miss our 2017 buyer's guides and reviews soon on Auto123.com!

Toyo Observe G3 Ice Long-Term Test: Mid-Winter Report

The Toyo Observe G3 Ice delivers surprising grip and safety whether in the snow or on icy surfaces. Here's a recap midway through the cold season.

Mazda Ice Academy : Lots of fun in the snow!

Early this year, Mazda invited a few members of the automotive press to the inaugural Mazda Ice Academy in Colorado. Auto123.com was on hand. If you missed this article, go read...

Winter Tires

Winter tires can help keep your car insurance costs down in the long term. Winter tires are specially designed to perform better and more efficiently on snow and ice, reducing t...

Toyo Observe G3 Ice Long-Term Test

How does the Toyo Observe G3 Ice winter tire fare on snow- and ice-covered roads? We are testing it for you!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…

Winter tires, snow, ice, cold… Auto123.com reminds you to drive safely and ensure your car is properly equipped. Our 2016-2017 Winter Tire Guide will help you!

Winter is here; Auto123.com has got you covered!

Need winter tires and accessories or perhaps some useful winter driving tips? Auto123.com has all the information to help you make the right decision.

Worn winter tires: how safe are they?

Are your winter tires a few seasons old? Their level of wear directly affects your safety on the road, as evidenced by Kal Tire’s latest tests.

Bridgestone asks: “Are you ready for winter?”

Bridgestone once again urges Canadians to prepare for the winter driving season by following these few simple recommendations. Read on.

Do you have proper winter tires for your car?

Pretty soon, most drivers in Canada will have to deal with snow, slush, and ice on the road. Do you have the proper tires for your car, your truck or your SUV?

Overview of Winter Tires for 2016-2017

Here are the pros and cons of selected brands and models of 2016-2017 winter tires.

Dunlop Winter Sport featured in crazy stunt

The Dunlop Winter Sport tire is featured in a crazy stunt where a skier jumps over a Porsche Macan riding uphill. You have to see this!

Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S ideal for the cold, not just winter

Vredestein is a premium tire brand you may not be familiar with. Here’s an overview focusing on its Wintrac xtreme S tire.

Pirelli launches its new Cinturato Winter tire

With the Cinturato Winter tire, Pirelli proposes maximal safety in all types of conditions, enhanced driving pleasure, and a comfort level normally associated with summer tires.

Top 2015-16 Utility Winter Tires

Winter is coming! Make sure you're ready with the right tires!

Michelin’s Winter Driving Academy continues to guide drivers (video)

Michelin’s Winter Driving Academy offers many training sessions for drivers looking to survive and even enjoy winter on the road. Watch.

Winter Tire Review: Toyo Observe GSi5

The Toyo Observe GSi5 is one of the best winter tires in the medium price range. Learn more about it here.

1. 2016-2017 Winter Tires, Tips and Accessories

The 2016-2017 season for winter tires starts today on the Auto123.com website. Are you ready?

Goodyear UltraGrip Ice SUV delivers performance in extreme winter conditions

Discover the new technologies at work in the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice SUV, a performance tire designed to meet the specific requirements of extreme winter countries and SUVs.

Toyo Celsius all-weather tire explained in video

Toyo promises a higher degree of safety year-round with the new Celsius and Celsius CUV all-weather tires. Watch the video.

Toyo Celsius Tire Review

The Toyo Celsius is brilliant for mild winter conditions. For my neck of the woods, nothing replaces dedicated winter rubber, though.

Top 2015-16 Winter Tires

Winter is coming! Make sure you're ready with the right tires!