Winter tyres
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HankookRW 12 Winter
215/65 R15 104TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 124.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 499.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FuldaKristall Control HP 2
245/45 R17 99VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 132.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 531.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 22 unitsQuantity -
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BFGoodrichActivan Winter 2
215/60 R17 109TWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 172.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 691.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin PA4 MO
245/50 R18 104VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 274.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,099.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Cargo
235/50 R19 111TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 238.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 955.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BFGoodrichG-Force Winter 2 SUV
215/50 R18 92VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 148.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 595.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005 RO
235/60 R18 107HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 157.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 631.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 44 unitsQuantity -
NexenWinguard Snow'G 3 WH21
195/55 R16 87TWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 72.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 291.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 567 unitsQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 2
225/45 R18 95VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 195.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 783.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
315/35 R22 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 264.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,059.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 25 unitsQuantity -
HankookW462 Winter i*cept RS3
205/55 R17 95VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 111.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 447.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
185/60 R15 88TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 87.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 351.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 53 unitsQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV N0
275/45 R20 110VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 322.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,291.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 13 unitsQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5 MO1
225/45 R18 95VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 172.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 691.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 150 unitsQuantity -
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Pirelli
W240 Sotto Zero 2 N2
295/35 R18 99VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 389.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,559.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 26 unitsQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870
185/65 R15 88TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 88/100CHF 77.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 311.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
TristarSNOWPOWER2
235/50 R18 101VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 105.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 423.60 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.