Winter tyres
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 830 P N0
235/40 R19 92VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 227.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 911.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5 MO1
265/40 R19 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 257.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,031.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance + MO
275/35 R19 100VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 296.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,187.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FalkenEurowinter VAN01
185/65 R15 97SWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 103.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 415.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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UniroyalWinterExpert
225/40 R19 93WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 170.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 683.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 12 unitsQuantity -
ApolloAspire XP Winter
235/60 R18 107HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 132.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 531.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5
265/35 R20 99WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 327.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,311.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 16 unitsQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 3
255/35 R21 98VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 206.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 827.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 19 unitsQuantity -
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YokohamaBluEarth*Winter V905
225/60 R18 100HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 216.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 867.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
245/35 R20 95WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 240.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 963.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodrideZuperSnow Z-507
235/55 R19 105VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 65/100CHF 120.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 483.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliP-Zero Winter MO1
235/50 R19 99VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 219.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 879.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 MO
225/50 R17 98HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 149.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 599.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 180 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.