Winter tyres
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance +
275/40 R18 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 233.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 935.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 20 unitsQuantity -
ZeetexWH1000 SUV
235/65 R17 108HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 58/100CHF 120.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 483.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
215/50 R19 93TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 473.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,895.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliPzero Winter 2 MO
285/45 R22 114VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 93/100CHF 341.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,367.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FuldaKristall Control HP 2
205/55 R17 95VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 118.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 475.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 4D AO
225/45 R18 95HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 143.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 575.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2 NE0
255/40 R22 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 331.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,327.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 830 P
285/30 R19 98VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 85/100CHF 244.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 979.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
CEATWinter Drive SUV
215/70 R16 100TWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 93.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 375.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 300 unitsQuantity -
ToyoSnow Prox S954 SUV
225/60 R18 104HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 169.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 679.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S NA0
295/35 R20 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 330.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,323.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliScorpion Winter AR
235/60 R18 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 163.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 655.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
195/65 R15 91TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 68.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 275.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
BFGoodrichG-Force Winter 2 SUV
215/55 R18 99VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 139.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 559.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter
295/45 R20 114VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 303.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,215.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FuldaKristall Control HP 2
245/45 R18 100VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 129.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 519.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
UniroyalWinterExpert
235/35 R19 91WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 164.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 659.60 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.