Wheel shop with showroom and fitting bay

Local drivers, car enthusiasts, small garages and body shops, and fleets that need replacements.

Margin on wheel sales, plus fees for mounting, balancing, seasonal swaps and accessories like sensors and lug nuts.

• Wheel and tire fitment knowledge
• Sales and customer service
• Stock control and supplier relationships
• Basic mechanical or tire-fitting skills (or a hired technician)

• Check zoning, municipal business licence and fire rules for the unit
• Commercial general liability, garage and product insurance, plus WCB/WSIB once you hire (rules differ by province)
• Check provincial tire stewardship or environmental fees and how to dispose of old tires and wheels
• In Quebec, check French-language requirements for signs and customer documents
• Fitment errors and incorrectly mounted wheels create safety and liability risks, so train staff and keep records
• Stock ties up cash, and sales are seasonal with spikes before winter, so plan for slow months

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $30,000 to $150,000, depending on the unit, the amount of stock you carry and the fitting equipment you buy. Stock ties up cash, so your starting range affects where you land in that range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your location, range and whether you offer fitting services. Sales are seasonal with spikes before winter, so plan for the slower months.

Check zoning, your municipal business licence and fire rules for the unit. Also check insurance, provincial tire stewardship or environmental fees, old tire disposal, WCB/WSIB once you hire, and French-language requirements if you are in Quebec.