1duFos Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I just ordered 4 Gislaved Nordfrost 5 (17") tires with Steel wheels & TPMS sensors installed for $ 1160 CDN all in. These are supposed to be excellent tires. I have also dealt with Simply Tyre and he quoted me for the same tires $1070 plus taxes. no TPMS How much did you pay for the sensors? I am also in on a group buy. So how did you get it all in for $1160? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidVids Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) I have also dealt with Simply Tyre and he quoted me for the same tires $1070 plus taxes. no TPMS How much did you pay for the sensors? I am also in on a group buy. So how did you get it all in for $1160? Thanks My Edge has just arrived and winter tires will soon be required so I asked the dealer in Barrie to quote. I asked for painted aluminum rims, 17" Bridgestones DM-V1, TPMS and they came back with $2140 all in. I think I need to shop around. I'm interested in any group buy in the Toronto area Edited October 17, 2010 by MidVids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpattie Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 some of the deals I have seen folks get or research at Tire rack seem pretty good, unless you are in Canada and then I guess unless you have a place to pick them up in US, the shipping is high. I was also at Costco yesterday, usual weekend re-supply, and saw a big Blizzak display, talked to a guy there and he said to wait until next month, apparently they are coming out with a Blizzak coupon. I need to call them back, but he quoted either 485 or 585 for a set of 4 mounted, balanced, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpattie Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) some of the deals I have seen folks get or research at Tire rack seem pretty good, unless you are in Canada and then I guess unless you have a place to pick them up in US, the shipping is high. I was also at Costco yesterday, usual weekend re-supply, and saw a big Blizzak display, talked to a guy there and he said to wait until next month, apparently they are coming out with a Blizzak coupon. I need to call them back, but he quoted either 485 or 585 for a set of 4 mounted, balanced, etc. edit, ps they were the DM-V1 and I think 245/ 65-17 Edited October 17, 2010 by bpattie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1duFos Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 My Edge has just arrived and winter tires will soon be required so I asked the dealer in Barrie to quote. I asked for painted aluminum rims, 17" Bridgestones DM-V1, TPMS and they came back with $2140 all in. I think I need to shop around. I'm interested in any group buy in the Toronto area Go to simply tyre web site and say you are with the Toronto Mazda 3 club and you want in the group buy for winter tires for your Ford.. He will give you a list on steel rims. Thats what I did as I use to own a Mazda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi all, Going through the winter tire process myself. I was told via a retailer here in Ottawa that the TMPS sensors have to be set-up with the car each time you switch the tires in and out. That would be twice a year at $50 each time; that's what he quoted. So $100 each year plus $200 for the sensors up front. Total = $700 over 5 years. Yikes!!! Can anyone confirm this and / or is there an easy way to do it yourself? thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi all, Going through the winter tire process myself. I was told via a retailer here in Ottawa that the TMPS sensors have to be set-up with the car each time you switch the tires in and out. That would be twice a year at $50 each time; that's what he quoted. So $100 each year plus $200 for the sensors up front. Total = $700 over 5 years. Yikes!!! Can anyone confirm this and / or is there an easy way to do it yourself? thanks, Search the forum and you may find what I saw a while back. You can get the programmer for little money and do that part yourself. $20 comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Search the forum and you may find what I saw a while back. You can get the programmer for little money and do that part yourself. $20 comes to mind. Thanks I looked around but only found one that works with older style band type sensors. The 2011 has the new valve stem type. It was a few years ago and the procedures were there as well and $16. I'll contact Ford tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamss Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hey Freddie, I was on tire rack a few minutes ago about to order my winter tires and they are selling the "reset" tool Ford OEM part they claim for $42.00. I am on the fence about ordering it myself, I don't know how hard it actually is to use it and if this is exactly the part I need so I can reset the sensors myself but the tool they are selling is for the TPMS-12 on the valve stem, not for the band style from older years. Another cool thing is that they are selling the TPMS sensors with valve stems upgradable to Chrome option, something my dealer told me was not an option for my summer 20's I got. I just don't want to have to take my car in to Ford specifically to have the sensors flashed as I have a much nicer and cleaner place in my area close to me that does a fantastic job (for less also) of taking off winter tires / rims and putting your summers back on. I won’t need to take any tires off the rims as I now have a dedicated set for both summer and winter but would hate to keeping having to pay to reset the sensors with each flip over Has anyone used the reset tool? Will the one on tire rack be all I need? My dealer told me you need to get close to each tire and reset it next to the valve stems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Sounds like tire dealerships in Canada are holding you guys hostage because of the law to change tires. Glad I can use my all weather tires all year in Kansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I see the "Poll" is showing an amazing high % of respondents going with the Blizzak DMV1. Is that because that is "Tire Rack's" recommendation? It appears to me that the DMV1 is a bit more than one needs for the Edge and that the Blizzak WS-70 fits the bill better as it has the same load rating and the OEM summer tires at 104; the load rating on the DMV1 is 108. Being that the performance of both tires is relatively the same why would everyone pay $42 more a tire (here in Canada, $245 vs $203)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonosEdge Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Are you still considering an 18" winter wheel/tire package. I priced a 17" package at tire rack (Blizzak DM-V1s and 5 spoke alloys) for $983.66 shipped to Calais. I wish I knew more about what you can/can't do swapping out tires. I've got the 22's on my 2011 sport and am looking at putting on dedicated snows. I don't want to be remounting tires every 4/5 months so would want to pick up new rims too. For those in the know, are there only certain brands/sizes of 17" rims that will fit where my 22's where? What rims did you go with for your Blizzaks? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakville_edge Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Well first snowfall in Oakville (located 20 mins west of Toronto, Ontario). Coincidently I had installed my new Gislaved Nordfrost 5 this past Saturday (including TPMS sensors)... Have to say barely noticed there was anything on the ground. These are excellent tires, I guess a company that has snow 100% of the year should know how to make a an awesome set of snow tires. The only problem with these tires is... Have to take it easy on the braking... The guy behind me usually can't stop so fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckG35 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I wish I knew more about what you can/can't do swapping out tires. I've got the 22's on my 2011 sport and am looking at putting on dedicated snows. I don't want to be remounting tires every 4/5 months so would want to pick up new rims too. For those in the know, are there only certain brands/sizes of 17" rims that will fit where my 22's where? What rims did you go with for your Blizzaks? Thanks! You can run either 17" or 18" wheels on your Edge Sport with no issues at all. If you go to here at TireRack's website and plug in your 2011 Edge Sport, you'll see what size they recommend. You can also go here and use a tire size calculator to see how it affects your speedo as well. Btw, I have my Blizzaks mounted on the factory 17" wheels that come on the SE model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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