The Two-Set Tire Bonus: Get Value From Winter Tires When Selling

You are in the process of selling your vehicle and wondering if you should include your winter tires with the car or sell them separately on Marketplace. It is a classic dilemma. However, in Quebec, the climate creates a different reality: a vehicle that is equipped with, or at least accompanied by, a set of winter tires in good condition is a massive selling point that speeds up the transaction process.

The Real Value of Tires

On the used market in Montreal or Quebec City, a set of nearly new winter tires, mounted on steel or alloy rims, is worth between $500 and $900. If you sell your vehicle to a private buyer, this amount is often lost if you decide to sell the tires separately after the car is gone. Why? Because the buyer, worried about having to invest immediately to face our harsh winters, will try to negotiate the car's selling price accordingly.

The Psychological Factor

For a Quebec buyer, a car sold in October or November without winter tires is a source of anxiety. The immediate additional cost of buying, installing, and balancing them can discourage a quick sale. By offering a "winter-ready" vehicle, you eliminate a major objection. In the brokerage industry, we observe that vehicles sold with two complete sets of tires sell 20% faster than those that only have one.

The Critical Wear Threshold

Warning: not all tires are created equal. If your winter tires have a tread depth of less than 6/32 of an inch, they are no longer considered high-performing for our icy roads. In this specific case, it is pointless to present them as a strong selling point.

• Tires with 8/32 and more: Real added value (approximately $600).

• Tires with 5/32 to 7/32: Comfort value, helps close the sale.

• Tires under 4/32: Ready for recycling, they add no market value.

Popular Brand Examples

Take a Chevrolet Equinox or a Kia Sportage, models that are very popular in Quebec. These SUVs are often sought after by families who prioritize safety. If you sell an Equinox with a set of Michelin or Bridgestone winter tires on rims, you simplify the purchasing decision. The buyer perceives that the vehicle was meticulously maintained by the previous owner. It is a sign of trust that goes beyond the monetary value of the tires themselves.

SAAQ Logistics and Value

Don't forget that, according to SAAQ rules, selling your vehicle involves a title transfer where the vehicle must be compliant. Although winter tires are not mandatory for mechanical safety during a pre-sale inspection, their presence directly influences the perception of residual value. If you sell to a professional broker like Vendre Mon Auto Québec, we systematically integrate this value into our buyback offer. We value vehicles equipped for the Quebec climate.

When to Sell Separately

There is one exception: if you are switching to a vehicle with a totally incompatible tire size (for example, moving from a compact sedan to a full-size SUV). In this case, try to sell your tires on local platforms in Sherbrooke, Saguenay, or Trois-Rivières before finalizing the car sale. However, keep in mind that the time spent managing meetings on Marketplace also has a monetary value.

Maximize Your Trade-In Offer

If you want to avoid the hassle of classified ads and get a fair value, including the added value of your accessories, go through experts. At Vendre Mon Auto Québec, we analyze the total value of your package, tires included, to offer you a competitive price in under 24 hours.

Don't let your tires gather dust in the garage or sell them for pennies. Maximize your return on investment today by contacting us for a free, no-obligation evaluation. Click here to fill out our quick submission form.