Winter tyres
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5*
285/40 R19 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 307.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,231.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter
215/60 R17 100VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 445.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,783.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
SemperitSpeed Grip 5
205/60 R16 92HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 79.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 319.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
235/55 R17 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 153.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 615.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 744 unitsQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 830 P MO
245/45 R17 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 182.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 731.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 3
215/45 R18 93WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 105.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 423.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 22 unitsQuantity -
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
255/45 R18 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 175.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 703.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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KumhoWP52+ K-Silent
235/45 R18 98VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 139.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 559.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin PA4 N0
265/40 R19 98VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 234.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 939.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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NexenWinguard Sport 3
275/35 R20 102WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 207.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 831.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 16 unitsQuantity -
HankookiON i*cept IW01
245/40 R20 99VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 279.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,119.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 850 P MO
225/50 R17 94HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 163.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 655.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 338 unitsQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 2 SUV
225/65 R17 102TWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 105.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 423.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 123 unitsQuantity -
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PirelliPzero Winter 2
265/35 R20 99WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 93/100CHF 299.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,199.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S ND0
265/45 R19 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 184.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 739.60 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.