Tire Storage Services in Calgary: Are They Worth $80?
Come changeover season, a lot of Calgary shops offer to store your off-season tires for a fee — often around $60 to $100 for the season. Is paying for tire storage worth it, or should you stash them in the garage yourself? Here's an honest look.
The short version
- Paid tire storage typically runs roughly $60–$100 per season.
- You're paying for space, proper conditions, and not handling four dirty tires.
- DIY storage is free but needs the right space and a bit of care.
- Either way, how the tires are stored matters more than where.
What you get for the money
With paid storage, someone else hauls, cleans, and stores your off-season tires in proper conditions, then brings them out at changeover. The real value is space and convenience — especially if you live in a condo or apartment, or simply don't want four grimy tires taking over the garage for half the year.
What proper storage actually requires
Whether you pay or DIY, the tires need the same things: clean and dry before they go away, kept somewhere cool, dark, and dry, and away from direct sunlight, heat, and ozone sources like running motors. Mounted tires can be stacked or hung; unmounted tires are best stored standing upright. Our full method is in how to store winter tires the right way.
Is $80 worth it?
If you have no suitable space, or you just hate the job, paid storage is an easy yes — it's not a lot of money to get four tires out of your life for the season and stored correctly. If you have a cool, dry spot and don't mind the work, doing it yourself saves the fee. The one thing to avoid is storing them badly to save money: heat and sunlight age rubber, so a hot, sunny shed can cost you more than the storage fee would have.
When to plan it
Tire storage decisions happen at the seasonal changeover — when your winter set comes off in spring or your summer set comes off in fall. If you're timing the spring swap, our spring changeover guide helps, and you can book a seasonal changeover whenever you're ready.
Frequently asked questions
How much does tire storage cost in Calgary?
It's commonly in the range of about $60 to $100 per season, depending on the provider and what's included.
Is paying for tire storage worth it?
If you lack space or don't want to handle dirty tires, yes. If you have a cool, dry spot and don't mind the work, storing them yourself properly saves the fee.
How should I store tires at home?
Clean and dry them, then keep them somewhere cool, dark, and dry, away from sunlight and heat. Stand unmounted tires upright; mounted tires can be stacked or hung.
Is it bad to store tires outside?
Generally yes. Sunlight, heat, and weather age rubber faster. If outdoors is the only option, keep them covered, off the ground, and out of direct sun.
Do tires need to be off the concrete floor?
It's a common recommendation to put a mat or board under them, mainly to keep them off cold, damp concrete. Clean, dry, and out of sunlight matter more.
Planning your seasonal swap? Call or book a changeover and we'll take it from there. Prince Tires · 111 42 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2G 0A4 · (403) 452-4283 · Book online.
Posted by the Prince Tires team. Calgary tire specialists since 2021. Last updated: June 2026.
