Winter tyres
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DunlopWinter Sport 4D *
225/60 R17 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 140.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 563.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BFGoodrichG-Force Winter 2
225/45 R17 94HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 102.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 411.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
OptimoOW31A Winter GT
255/50 R19 107VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 115.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 463.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
TriangleEffeXWinter TW421
245/45 R19 102VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 62/100CHF 130.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 523.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter e A8A
285/45 R21 113VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 412.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,651.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
265/35 R22 102WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 363.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,455.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance + SUV
215/60 R17 96HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 448.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,795.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005 AO
255/55 R19 111HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 204.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 819.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
195/60 R18 96HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 157.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 631.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltra Grip + SUV
255/60 R18 112HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 236.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 947.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2 NC0
305/40 R21 113VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 331.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,327.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2 R/F
315/35 R22 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 478.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,915.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
255/55 R19 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 240.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 963.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 22 unitsQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
255/60 R18 112VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 351.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,407.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
255/35 R19 96WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 213.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 855.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 36 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.