Winter tyres
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
175/60 R18 85HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 118.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 475.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 870
205/60 R16 92TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 88/100CHF 100.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 403.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
CEATWinter Drive
195/60 R15 88HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 57.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 231.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 108 unitsQuantity -
SemperitSpeed Grip 5
235/55 R19 105VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 156.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 627.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
255/40 R21 102TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 258.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,035.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
295/40 R21 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 319.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,279.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 32 unitsQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
225/55 R19 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 216.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 867.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 2
255/45 R19 104VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 133.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 535.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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VredesteinWintrac Pro+
225/45 R17 94HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 113.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 455.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 114 unitsQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 860
215/65 R15 96HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 326.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,307.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
VredesteinWintrac Pro+
275/40 R21 107WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 254.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,019.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 13 unitsQuantity -
GoodrideZuperSnow Z-507
275/40 R20 106VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 65/100CHF 129.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 519.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GtradialWinterpro 2 Sport
225/45 R18 95VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 118.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 475.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliW Sottozero 3 MO
225/45 R18 95HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 164.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 659.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 2 SUV
235/65 R17 108VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 109.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 439.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
TristarSNOWPOWER UHP
255/55 R19 111VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 53/100CHF 115.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 463.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliPzero Winter 2
245/40 R18 97VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 93/100CHF 149.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 599.60 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.