Winter tyres
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PirelliW270 Sotto Zero 2 ALP
285/30 R20 99WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 419.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,679.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S N0
275/40 R21 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 282.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,131.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ApolloAspire XP Winter
225/55 R18 102VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 124.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 499.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2
315/30 R22 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 374.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,499.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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YokohamaBluEarth*Winter V905
195/55 R15 85HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 112.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 451.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookWinter i*cept evo4 SUV W340A
265/60 R18 114HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 149.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 599.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 734 unitsQuantity -
TristarSNOWPOWER UHP
245/45 R20 103VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 53/100CHF 118.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 475.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 870
185/60 R15 88TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 88/100CHF 83.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 335.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 318 unitsQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin PA4
275/30 R20 97WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 345.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,383.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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DunlopWinter Sport 5
205/60 R16 92HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 125.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 503.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliPzero Winter 2 *
275/40 R20 109VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 93/100CHF 287.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,151.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliW Sottozero 3 Run Flat
225/40 R19 93HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 219.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 879.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW462 Winter i*cept RS3
215/55 R16 93HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 99.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 399.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 549 unitsQuantity -
KleberKrisalp HP 3
225/40 R18 92VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 109.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 439.60 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.