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★ Wheel & Tire Specialists · Kitchener-Waterloo
Forged Wheels & Performance Tires for European & Exotic Vehicles
From bespoke forged sets to track-ready rubber and discreet winter packages — speced, sourced, and fitted in-house for the cars that deserve it.
Serving Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph & the Greater Toronto Area since 1992.
Authorized dealer — HRE, Vossen, BBS & more
In-house mounting, road-force balancing & TPMS
24-month labour warranty
(519) 894-9551
◆ Complete Wheel & Tire Solutions
Everything from spec
Everything from spec
to torqued and aligned.
We are not a volume tire shop. Foreign Automotive is a fitment specialist for European and exotic vehicles — every wheel and tire is chosen for your exact application and installed by the same technicians who service the car.
Forged & Flow-Formed Wheels
Lightweight monoblock, two- and three-piece forged wheels from the world's leading makers, with custom offsets and finishes built to your spec.
Performance & Track Tires
Summer ultra-high-performance, max-grip track compounds, and grand-touring rubber from Michelin, Pirelli, Continental and more — matched to how you drive.
Complete Wheel & Tire Packages
Staggered and square setups mounted, balanced, TPMS-programmed and ready to bolt on — one quote, one appointment, done right.
Winter Wheel & Tire Sets
Dedicated cold-weather packages on a second set of wheels to protect your summer rims from salt — proper load and speed ratings, every time.
OEM+ Upgrades & Fitment
Plus-sizing, factory-correct offsets and OE-spec tire upgrades that sharpen the look and handling while keeping ride quality and clearance honest.
Mounting, Balancing & TPMS
Touchless mounting, road-force balancing, hub-centric fitment, torque-to-spec installation and TPMS service for every European and exotic platform.
◆ Wheel Brands We Carry
The names that
HREHand-built forged wheels from California — the benchmark for supercar fitment and bespoke finishes.View HRE →
VossenHybrid-forged and full-forged designs with a clean, aggressive stance for luxury and performance cars.View Vossen →
BBSGerman motorsport heritage and forged precision — the OE-grade choice for track and street.View BBS →
Brixton ForgedFully custom forged wheels for exotics and high-end builds, finished to order.View Brixton →
RaysJapanese forged engineering — featherweight, race-proven designs including the legendary Volk line.View Rays →
ForgestarFlow-formed performance wheels with deep fitment options and serious value.View Forgestar →
RotiformDistinctive cast and forged designs with a strong following in the VW, Audi and Porsche scene.View Rotiform →
fifteen52Motorsport- and rally-inspired wheels built for street, track and gravel alike.View fifteen52 →
EnkeiLightweight, race-developed casting and flow-forming trusted across global motorsport.View Enkei →
The names that
actually earn the fitment.
Forged and motorsport-bred wheels for Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Audi, Lamborghini, McLaren and beyond. Explore each brand, or tell us your car and we'll spec the set.
HREHand-built forged wheels from California — the benchmark for supercar fitment and bespoke finishes.View HRE →
VossenHybrid-forged and full-forged designs with a clean, aggressive stance for luxury and performance cars.View Vossen →
BBSGerman motorsport heritage and forged precision — the OE-grade choice for track and street.View BBS →
Brixton ForgedFully custom forged wheels for exotics and high-end builds, finished to order.View Brixton →
RaysJapanese forged engineering — featherweight, race-proven designs including the legendary Volk line.View Rays →
ForgestarFlow-formed performance wheels with deep fitment options and serious value.View Forgestar →
RotiformDistinctive cast and forged designs with a strong following in the VW, Audi and Porsche scene.View Rotiform →
fifteen52Motorsport- and rally-inspired wheels built for street, track and gravel alike.View fifteen52 →
EnkeiLightweight, race-developed casting and flow-forming trusted across global motorsport.View Enkei →
More wheel brands available by special order — browse the full wheel collection or ask us to source your set.
◆ Tire Solutions
A wheel is only as good
MichelinPilot Sport performance and OE fitments trusted on the world's fastest road cars.View Michelin →
PirelliP Zero and N-rated tires developed alongside the exotics they're built for.View Pirelli →
ContinentalGerman engineering with strong wet grip and refined OE European fitments.View Continental →
BridgestonePotenza performance and OE-spec tires with proven track credentials.View Bridgestone →
ToyoProxes sport and max-performance compounds favoured by enthusiasts and track-day drivers.View Toyo →
YOUR SPEC ▸Other BrandsGoodyear, winter specialists and more available — tell us the car and use case.Get a tire quote →
A wheel is only as good
as the tire on it.
We fit OE-approved and performance tires with the correct ratings for your vehicle — including manufacturer-specific specs like Porsche N-rated, Mercedes MO and BMW star-marked fitments.
MichelinPilot Sport performance and OE fitments trusted on the world's fastest road cars.View Michelin →
PirelliP Zero and N-rated tires developed alongside the exotics they're built for.View Pirelli →
ContinentalGerman engineering with strong wet grip and refined OE European fitments.View Continental →
BridgestonePotenza performance and OE-spec tires with proven track credentials.View Bridgestone →
ToyoProxes sport and max-performance compounds favoured by enthusiasts and track-day drivers.View Toyo →
YOUR SPEC ▸Other BrandsGoodyear, winter specialists and more available — tell us the car and use case.Get a tire quote →
◆ Performance Fitment Guidance
Fitment is the difference
Fitment is the difference
between right and regret.
Width, offset, hub bore, load rating and brake clearance all have to agree before a single wheel is ordered. We verify the full spec against your vehicle — and against your goals — so the set fits, clears and performs the way it should.
- Staggered & square setups with correct front/rear offsets
- Plus-sizing and OEM+ upgrades that protect ride quality
- Big-brake, coilover and air-suspension clearance checks
- Hub-centric fitment with proper spacers and extended hardware
- Load- and speed-rated tire selection for the vehicle's weight
Porsche 992 GT3 RS · Brixton Forged PF14 · fitment by Foreign Automotive
Winter, Done Properly
Protect your summer set · Ontario-ready
- Dedicated winter wheels so salt never touches your forged set
- Correct winter tire sizing — often narrower for snow bite
- TPMS on both sets so swaps are quick each season
- Off-season storage options to keep wheels safe
◆ Winter Wheel & Tire Packages
Keep the good wheels
Keep the good wheels
for the good months.
An Ontario winter is no place for a forged summer wheel and an ultra-high-performance tire. We build discreet, properly-rated winter packages on a separate set of wheels so your car stays planted in the cold — and your prized set stays pristine until spring.
Plan My Winter Set
◆ Luxury & Exotic Fitment
Built for the cars
Built for the cars
most shops won't touch.
Center-lock hubs, staggered super-wide setups, carbon-ceramic clearance and OE-spec rubber — exotic fitment demands experience and the right equipment. It's what we do every day.
Marques we fit daily
Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, BMW M, Mercedes-AMG, Audi RS and Range Rover.
Center-lock & OE specs
Torqued center-lock hubs, N-rated, MO and star-marked tires, and finishes that respect the car's design language.
Careful, documented handling
Touchless mounting, soft jaws and protective handling on carbon-ceramic and concave forged wheels — no curb rash on our watch.
◆ Installation, Balancing & Service
Road-force balanced,
Road-force balanced,
torqued, and verified.
Anyone can bolt on a wheel. We balance under simulated load, seat tires touchlessly, set torque to factory spec and confirm TPMS before the car leaves — the details that kill vibration and protect expensive hardware.
- Road-force balancing to eliminate high-speed vibration
- Touchless tire mounting that protects rim barrels and lips
- Hub-centric installation and torque-to-spec on every wheel
- TPMS programming, sensor service and relearn procedures
- Wheel refinishing & repair for curb rash and bends — see wheel refinishing →
HRE forged wheels · Porsche GT3 RS · in-house fitment
◆ How It Works
Four steps from
Four steps from
idea to installed.
Consult
Tell us your vehicle, goals and budget — we recommend the right setup.
Spec & Verify
Offsets, hub bore, clearance and tire ratings confirmed against factory specs.
Order & Build
Wheels and tires sourced, mounted and road-force balanced in-house.
Mount & Install
Fitted, torqued to spec and TPMS-set at our Kitchener facility.
◆ Why Foreign Automotive
A specialist, not
A specialist, not
a tire counter.
European & exotic since 1992
Three decades focused on the marques we fit — the same team that services your car specs and installs the wheels.
Authorized dealer network
Direct access to leading wheel and tire makers means correct, genuine product — not whatever's in a warehouse.
24-month labour warranty
Every installation is backed in writing, and we stand behind the fitment long after you drive away.
◆ Service Area
Wheels & tires across
Wheels & tires across
South-Central Ontario.
Based at 30 Adam Ferrie Pl in Kitchener, we're the wheel and tire destination for enthusiasts and exotic owners throughout the region — and worth the drive from across the GTA.
KitchenerWaterlooCambridgeGuelphMiltonMississaugaOakvilleToronto / GTABrantfordStratford
◆ Before You Commit
Frequently asked.
Do you supply wheels and tires, or only install them?
Both. We source wheels and tires directly from leading manufacturers and distributors, then mount, balance and install them in-house. You can also bring your own wheels for fitting — though buying through us means we verify the full spec before anything is ordered.
Can you help me choose the right size, offset and fitment?
That's the core of what we do. Tell us your vehicle and goals and we confirm width, offset, hub bore, load rating and brake clearance against factory specs before recommending a setup — so it fits, clears and drives correctly.
What is road-force balancing and do I need it?
Road-force balancing simulates the load of the road to find and correct vibration that traditional spin balancing can miss. On performance and exotic cars with large-diameter wheels, it makes a real difference in ride quality — and it's standard on our packages.
Do you fit center-lock, staggered and carbon-ceramic-equipped exotics?
Yes. We routinely handle center-lock hubs, super-wide staggered setups and cars with carbon-ceramic brakes, using touchless mounting and protective handling to keep wheels and calipers pristine.
Can you build a winter wheel and tire package for my car?
Absolutely. We build dedicated winter setups on a second set of wheels with properly-rated winter tires and their own TPMS, so your summer forged wheels are never exposed to salt — and seasonal swaps are quick.
Which areas do you serve?
We're in Kitchener and serve Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and the wider Greater Toronto Area. Many of our wheel and tire clients drive in from across Southern Ontario for fitment they can trust.
Stop scrolling.
Start speccing.
Tell us the car and the look you're after — we'll build a complete wheel and tire quote tailored to your vehicle.