Winter tyres
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5
275/40 R18 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 274.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,099.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 MO
245/45 R17 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 194.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 779.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliPowergy Winter
235/50 R18 101VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 160.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 643.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance + SUV
265/50 R19 110VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 205.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 823.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliP-Zero Winter T0
235/40 R19 96VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 236.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 947.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliP-Zero Winter *
255/45 R20 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 278.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,115.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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NexenWinguard Sport 2
275/35 R20 102WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 188.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 755.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookiON i*cept IW01 *
275/40 R20 109VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 256.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,027.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 2
215/55 R18 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 182.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 731.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliPzero Winter 2 R0
265/45 R19 105WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 244.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 979.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
VredesteinWintrac Pro+
275/35 R21 103YWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 249.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 999.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 2
265/35 R20 99VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 157.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 631.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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Bridgestone
Blizzak LM 005 L
285/40 R19 107WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 87/100CHF 267.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,071.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinAgilis Alpin
205/65 R16 107TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 143.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 575.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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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.