Winter tyres
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SemperitSpeed Grip 5
205/55 R16 91TWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 77.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 311.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
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VredesteinWintrac Pro
255/40 R18 99YWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 433.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,735.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FalkenEurowinter HS02
215/45 R17 91VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 100.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 403.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 2
225/40 R19 93VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 128.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 515.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW320 Winter i*cept evo2
225/60 R16 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 119.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 479.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 234 unitsQuantity -
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VredesteinWintrac Pro+
255/40 R22 103YWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 236.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 947.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
235/45 R21 101TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 252.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,011.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FortunaGOWIN UHP2
245/40 R19 98VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 100.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 403.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW320 Winter i*cept evo2
205/55 R17 91HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 109.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 439.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 773 unitsQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 3D
215/60 R17 104HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 171.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 687.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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LinglongGREEN-Max Winter UHP
255/35 R20 97VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 66/100CHF 104.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 419.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S MO1 silent
275/40 R21 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 249.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 999.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
255/45 R20 101TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 245.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 983.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
VredesteinWintrac Pro+
275/35 R20 102YWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 240.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 963.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 12 unitsQuantity
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.