Winter tyres
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PirelliW270 Sotto Zero 2 MO
275/35 R19 100WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 322.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,291.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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KleberKrisalp HP 3
225/45 R17 94HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 108.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 435.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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SemperitSpeed Grip 5
195/55 R16 87HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 85.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 343.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 111 unitsQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005 Drive Guard RFT
225/45 R18 95VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100 -
SemperitSpeed Grip 5
205/60 R16 96HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 82.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 331.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
GoodyearEagle Ultra Grip 8 Performance *
225/55 R17 97HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 75/100CHF 262.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,051.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookWinter i*cept evo4 SUV W340A
265/50 R19 110VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 166.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 667.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 202 unitsQuantity -
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VredesteinWintrac Pro+
235/55 R17 103VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 144.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 579.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 121 unitsQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak DM V3
285/45 R20 112TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 75/100CHF 296.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,187.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact 8 S
285/40 R19 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 280.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,123.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter
195/55 R16 91HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 102.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 411.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
235/55 R17 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 285.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,143.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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VredesteinWintrac Pro+
285/40 R22 110WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 281.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,127.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 152 unitsQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM001 RFT *
225/50 R17 98HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 150.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 603.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 196 unitsQuantity -
PirelliP-Zero Winter R0
245/50 R19 105HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 181.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 727.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
UniroyalWinterExpert
215/55 R16 97HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 107.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 431.60 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.