Winter tyres
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 870
175/60 R18 85HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 88/100CHF 212.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 851.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW320 B Winter i*cept evo2 HRS *
225/45 R18 95HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 166.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 667.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW452 Winter i*cept RS2
195/50 R15 82HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 65.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 263.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 36 unitsQuantity -
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PirelliScorpion Winter J
245/50 R20 105HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 225.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 903.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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UniroyalSnow Max 3
195/70 R15 104RWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 85.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 343.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 31 unitsQuantity -
FirestoneWinterhawk 4
235/50 R18 101VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 121.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 487.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 80 unitsQuantity -
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PirelliPzero Winter 2
245/40 R20 99WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 93/100CHF 306.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,227.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S
225/40 R19 93WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 189.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 759.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 103 unitsQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 830 P SSR *
195/55 R16 87HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 183.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 735.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ApolloAlnac 4G Winter
195/55 R16 87HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 67/100CHF 116.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 467.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
KleberKrisalp HP3 SUV
235/65 R17 108HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 140.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 563.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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DunlopWinter Sport 5 SUV
225/65 R17 106HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 139.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 559.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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TriangleSnowlink PL02
225/35 R19 88WWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 100.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 403.60 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.