Winter tyres
-
HankookRW 12 Winter
205/65 R15 102TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 109.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 439.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 150 unitsQuantity -
ToyoSnow Prox S954 SUV
275/45 R20 110VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 173.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 695.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ImperialSNOWDRAGON UHP
235/50 R19 103VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 65/100CHF 106.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 427.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
-
PirelliScorpion Winter MO
235/60 R18 103HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 146.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 587.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 98 unitsQuantity -
BFGoodrichG-Force Winter 2 SUV
235/55 R18 104HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 144.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 579.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
265/60 R18 114HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 162.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 651.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2
295/35 R21 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 301.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,207.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact 8 S
225/40 R19 93VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 194.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 779.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 97 unitsQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
225/60 R18 104VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 171.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 687.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
-
HankookiON i*cept SUV IW01A
255/50 R21 109VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 251.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,007.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 12 unitsQuantity -
-
-
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
215/55 R18 99VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 149.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 599.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter Run Flat * e
285/45 R21 113VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 422.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,691.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
205/55 R19 97HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 138.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 555.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 219 unitsQuantity -
PirelliCarrier Winter
225/55 R17 109TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 372.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,491.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
-
-
FirestoneWinterhawk 4
195/55 R16 91HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 87.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 351.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 39 unitsQuantity -
PirelliPzero Winter 2 *
255/45 R20 108HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 93/100CHF 393.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,575.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
-
MichelinALPIN 5 Seal
215/65 R17 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 81/100CHF 174.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 699.60 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.