Toyo Tires in Calgary
- Most Sizes Ordered In
- Installed Near Deerfoot
- Open Mon–Sat
Open Country truck tires, Observe winter tires and Celsius all-weather, mounted at 227 41 Ave NE
Toyo Tires Ordered In and Installed by Shah Tires
Toyo tires in Calgary are a favourite with drivers who spend their weekends heading west: truck owners who swear by the Open Country, and SUV drivers who want a winter tire they trust on the Trans-Canada. Shah Tires can order most Toyo sizes and install them at 227 41 Ave NE. We do not keep Toyo on the rack, so each set is ordered for your vehicle and booked in once it arrives.
Have your tire size ready, or your year, make and model, and call (587) 894-3516. We will check availability and give you a price that includes mounting and balancing. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9 to 6.
Why Toyo Suits Calgary Drivers Who Head to the Mountains
Picture a February Friday. You leave Calgary on bare, dry Deerfoot after a Chinook. By Canmore the Trans-Canada is slushy, and past the Banff park gate it is snowing on packed snow. On Sunday you drive home on dry pavement at highway speed. That is a lot to ask of one set of tires.
Toyo is a Japanese tire maker known in North America for tough, well-built truck and SUV tires, and it sits in the upper-middle of the market on price. It makes a tire for each way of handling that Banff trip: a dedicated winter tire, an all-weather tire and rugged all-terrains. If your driving is mostly short city trips, you may not need to spend at this level, and we will tell you so.
Toyo Tire Lines Available Through Us
Toyo's range splits into three names you will see on sidewalls: Observe for winter, Celsius for all-weather, and Open Country for trucks and SUVs, with Proxes covering performance cars. Below are the top Toyo models we get asked about and how each handles a Calgary year.
Open Country A/T III: The Toyo AT3 for Trucks and SUVs
The Open Country A/T III, which most people simply call the Toyo AT3, is the Toyo tire truck owners ask for most. It balances on-road manners with grip on gravel and dirt, so it suits a Ram 1500 that commutes on Stoney Trail all week and heads to a Kananaskis campsite on the weekend. It comes in passenger and LT sizes, so it fits half-tons and heavier three-quarter and one-ton trucks alike. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, though for daily winter driving on ice we still suggest a dedicated winter set.
Open Country R/T: More Bite for Rough Roads
The R/T sits between an all-terrain and a mud-terrain. Its bigger shoulder blocks give more bite on rocky forestry roads and muddy trails while staying quieter on the highway than a full mud tire. It suits trucks that genuinely go off pavement. If you are moving up a size or adding a levelling kit, tell us before ordering so we can check fit. Our truck tires page covers LT load range.
Observe GSi-6: Toyo Winter Tires for Every Surface
The Observe GSi-6 is Toyo's studless winter tire. It is built for fresh snow on a Vista Heights side street, slush on 36 St NE and polished ice at busy intersections, with a compound that stays flexible on a -30°C January morning. Being studless, it is quiet on the dry highway home from Banff. Mount it on a second set of wheels and spring and fall swaps get faster. Our winter tires Calgary guide compares it with other options.
Observe G3-Ice: Studdable Toyo Winter Tire
The Observe G3-Ice is Toyo's studdable winter tire for drivers who want the option of studs. It makes the most sense on acreages, rural roads and icy secondary highways where sanding is rare. Studded tires are legal in Alberta, but they are noisy on bare pavement, so most city drivers choose the GSi-6 instead.
Celsius: Toyo's All-Weather Tire
The Celsius carries the 3PMSF symbol and is designed to stay on all year. It suits a commuter who drives main roads, parks in a garage and would rather not store a second set. The trade-off is less ice grip than a dedicated winter tire. Our all-weather tires page lays out when that trade makes sense.
Proxes Sport: Summer Performance for Sporty Cars
The Proxes Sport is Toyo's summer performance tire for cars like a BMW M4, a Mustang or a sporty sedan. It gives sharp steering and strong grip on warm pavement and in summer rain. It hardens in the cold, so in Calgary it comes off in fall. Low-profile sizes need careful mounting to protect your rims, and we take that care.
Choose the Right Toyo Tires for How You Drive
Three common Calgary drivers and the Toyo we would look at first.
Weekend Trail Truck
Toyo AT3 for mixed use, R/T for rougher roads.
Mountain Winter Commuter
Observe GSi-6 on a second set of wheels.
City Driver, One Set
Celsius all-weather with the snowflake rating.
Setting up winter wheels for your Toyos? We can fit TPMS sensors to the second set so the warning light stays off, balance everything, and handle each seasonal swap at our NE Calgary shop.
Getting Toyo Tires Installed at Shah Tires
Once your Toyos arrive, we book you in Monday to Saturday. Every tire is mounted, balanced and set to the right pressure for your load, valve stems and sensors are checked, and wheels are torqued to spec. Big truck tires take a bit longer, especially in the October and November rush.
The Toyo tire price varies a lot across the range. A passenger Celsius and an LT Toyo AT3 for a one-ton truck are very different tires. Size, construction, load range, tread type and supplier availability all play a part, plus installation, the Alberta tire recycling fee and GST.
Financing for Your Toyo Set
Financing and payment plans are available, subject to approval. Ask us about current options when you call.
Looking for Toyo Tires in Calgary?
Call us with your size and we will check availability.
Mon–Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun: Closed
We are at 227 41 Ave NE, a short drive from Deerfoot Trail, McKnight Blvd and the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyo AT3 good in snow?
The Open Country A/T III handles snow better than a highway tire thanks to its open, blocky tread, and it carries the snowflake symbol. For a truck driven daily through a Calgary winter, especially on icy roads, a dedicated winter tire still grips better. We can help you weigh it up for your driving.
Are Toyo tires good for Calgary winters?
Toyo's Observe GSi-6 is a studless winter tire with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, suited to snowy side streets, icy intersections and mountain highways. The Celsius all-weather also carries the symbol for drivers who want one set all year. Toyo all-terrains are not a substitute for winter tires on a daily driver.
What is the difference between the Observe GSi-6 and Celsius?
The Observe GSi-6 is a dedicated winter tire that comes off in spring and gives the most grip on snow and ice. The Celsius is an all-weather tire you can leave on all year. It carries the 3PMSF symbol but trades some ice grip for convenience. Choose based on how much winter driving you do.
Can you order Toyo tires in LT sizes?
Yes, we can order most Toyo sizes, including LT sizes for heavier pickups. The Toyo AT3 comes in passenger and LT versions. Tell us your truck, how you use it and whether you tow, and we will check the correct load range and availability. Call (587) 894-3516 for pricing.
Do you have Toyo tires in the shop right now?
We do not keep Toyo tires on the rack. We order them for each customer, which lets us get the exact model and size you need. Call with your tire size and we will check with our suppliers, then book your installation at 227 41 Ave NE.
Should I put Toyo winter tires on separate rims?
We usually recommend it. A second set of wheels makes changeovers quicker and protects your main wheels from salt and gravel. Steel or alloy both work. Our winter wheels page covers the options, and winter wheels need their own TPMS sensors if your vehicle has them.
How do Toyo tires compare with budget truck tires?
Budget options like the Anchee AC858 all-terrain and Haida Mud Champ cost less and suit lighter use. Toyo is the choice for heavy use, towing or lots of highway kilometres, and in our experience it wears more evenly and stays quieter over its life. Compare on our tire brands in Calgary page.