Winter tyres
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
215/45 R20 95WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 170.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 683.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 25 Run Flat *
245/45 R18 96VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 62/100CHF 190.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 763.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliW240 Sotto Zero 2 N0
235/45 R18 94VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 187.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 751.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
255/40 R21 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 517.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 2,071.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
215/50 R18 92VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 208.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 835.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
245/50 R20 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 268.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,075.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
KumhoWP52+ K-Silent
215/55 R18 95HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 392.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,571.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliW SOTTOZERO 3*
255/45 R20 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 403.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,615.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
245/50 R19 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 188.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 755.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 26 unitsQuantity -
MichelinAlpin 5 MO
205/60 R16 92HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 114.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 459.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 5
225/45 R17 91HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 115.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 463.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 Runflat
245/45 R18 100VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 131.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 527.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 60 unitsQuantity -
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KleberKrisalp HP 3 SUV
225/55 R18 98HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 146.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 587.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
SailunEndure WSL1
185/75 R16 104RWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 132.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 531.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 5
225/40 R18 92VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 122.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 491.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter MO KA
315/40 R21 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 363.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,455.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 67 unitsQuantity -
RadarDimax Alpine
275/45 R20 110VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 197.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 791.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 870
195/55 R16 87HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 88/100CHF 109.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 439.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 139 unitsQuantity -
CEATWinter Drive SUV
235/55 R19 105WWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 146.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 587.60 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.