Winter tyres
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV K1
255/35 R22 99WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 620.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 2,483.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
185/55 R16 87TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 127.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 511.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
VredesteinWintrac Pro+
245/40 R18 97WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 142.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 571.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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NexenWinguard Sport 2 SUV
235/60 R18 103HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 127.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 511.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
YokohamaBluEarth*Winter V905
225/55 R16 99VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 120.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 483.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 830 P MO
215/55 R16 93HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 85/100CHF 135.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 543.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
OptimoOW31A Winter GT
255/45 R20 105VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 203.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 815.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliScorpion Winter 3
255/40 R21 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 246.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 987.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 258 unitsQuantity -
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ImperialSNOWDRAGON UHP
265/60 R18 114VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 65/100CHF 124.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 499.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 5 SUV
225/65 R17 102HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 136.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 547.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ImperialSNOWDRAGON UHP
255/55 R19 111VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 65/100CHF 114.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 459.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
225/50 R17 98HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 141.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 567.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 83 unitsQuantity -
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance +
235/35 R20 92WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 312.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,251.60 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.