Winter tyres
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5
245/35 R21 96WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 374.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,499.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 830 P MO
215/60 R17 96HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 85/100CHF 144.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 579.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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FalkenEurowinter HS01
255/40 R19 100VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 202.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 811.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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TristarSNOWPOWER HP
215/65 R16 98HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 66/100CHF 126.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 507.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
275/40 R20 106VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 213.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 855.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3 NA6
315/30 R21 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 373.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,495.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BFGoodrichG-Force Winter 2
215/45 R17 91VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 127.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 511.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 2 +
255/45 R19 100HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 233.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 935.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Cargo
215/60 R16 103TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 198.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 795.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
275/35 R20 102WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 227.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 911.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 9 unitsQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S
275/55 R20 117VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 276.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,107.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliPowergy 2 Winter
205/55 R17 95VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 142.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 571.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
KleberKrisalp HP3
195/55 R16 87TWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 101.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 407.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
VredesteinWintrac Pro
215/50 R19 93HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 172.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 691.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
275/45 R18 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 171.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 687.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter MO1
265/40 R21 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 311.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,247.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity
Winter Tires
Winter tires are designed for low temperatures, wet conditions, snow, and ice. Their rubber compound remains more flexible in the cold than that of a summer tire. Sipes in the tread create additional gripping edges and improve traction on winter roads.
Winter tires can also offer advantages on cold, wet roads. Therefore, the decisive factor is not just whether there is snow, but under what conditions the vehicle will actually be used.
When should I switch?
The rule of thumb "from October to Easter" provides a simple guideline but does not replace considering the weather and area of use. In mountainous regions, a change may be necessary earlier than in the milder lowlands.
It makes sense to switch before frost, snow, or wintry road conditions occur regularly. Those who wait for the first snowfall often encounter busy workshops and a smaller selection of tires.
Are winter tires mandatory in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, there is no general legal obligation to use winter tires. However, the vehicle must always be roadworthy and controllable according to road conditions.
Anyone who causes an accident or significantly obstructs traffic with unsuitable tires must expect legal and insurance consequences. Regardless of a legal obligation, winter-suitable tires are therefore advisable wherever cold, snow, or ice can be expected.
Tread and Winter Suitability
The legal minimum tread depth for winter tires is also 1.6 millimeters. However, the safety-relevant properties in snow and slush can significantly decrease even before that. ASTRA therefore recommends a tread depth of at least 4 millimeters for winter tires.
The snowflake symbol – also known as 3PMSF – helps identify winter-suitable tires. It indicates that the tire has passed a standardized test under winter conditions.
Winter or All-Season Tires?
All-season tires can be a practical alternative for low mileage and predominant use in the lowlands. For regular drives in mountainous regions, longer winter trips, or high annual mileage, dedicated winter tires usually offer greater safety reserves.
The decision depends not only on your place of residence. Commuting, travel destinations, driving times, and the option to leave the car during heavy snowfall also play a role.
Why Summer Tires Are Not Sufficient in Winter
The rubber compound of a summer tire is designed for warm roads. At low temperatures, it becomes stiffer, which can reduce grip and braking performance. The tread also has fewer sipes and is less able to interlock with the road surface in snow.
Even an all-wheel-drive vehicle does not replace suitable tires. All-wheel drive can make starting easier but does not automatically improve traction when braking or steering.
Finding the Right Size
The tire size is indicated on the tire sidewall, for example, as 205/55 R16 91V. In the Swiss vehicle registration document, the individual permissible tire sizes are usually not fully listed.
For newer vehicles with IVI vehicle data, you can conveniently select your vehicle by make, model, body type, and engine at VANTIQ. Alternatively, enter the type approval number from field 24 of the Swiss vehicle registration document. We will then show you the tire sizes stored for your vehicle.