Winter tyres
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 830 P *
265/40 R19 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 85/100CHF 255.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,023.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookWinter i*cept evo4 W340
235/55 R17 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 119.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 479.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact 8 S
255/35 R19 96VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 212.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 851.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 132 unitsQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
275/40 R20 106VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 247.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 991.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2
295/40 R22 112WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 351.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,407.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliPzero Winter 2 *
245/40 R20 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 93/100CHF 342.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,371.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
265/35 R22 102WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 278.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,115.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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GtradialWinterpro 2 Sport
225/40 R18 92VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 104.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 419.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW320 Winter i*cept evo2 AO
235/50 R19 103HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 159.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 639.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 236 unitsQuantity -
DunlopEconodrive Winter
225/55 R17 109TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 201.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 807.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
OptimoOW31A Winter GT
235/65 R17 108HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 109.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 439.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
UniroyalWinterExpert
205/60 R16 96HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 84.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 339.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 120 unitsQuantity -
GripmaxStature M/S
295/35 R21 107VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 66/100CHF 156.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 627.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
YokohamaBluEarth*Winter V905
245/45 R20 103VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 240.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 963.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW320 Winter i*cept evo2 MO
205/60 R16 92HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 81.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 327.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
FalkenEurowinter HS02 PRO
235/45 R18 98VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 120.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 483.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
SailunIce Blazer Alpine EVO
215/50 R17 95VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 65/100CHF 102.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 411.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
265/35 R18 97VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 233.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 935.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance + SUV
225/60 R17 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 183.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 735.60 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.