Winter tyres
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV N0
255/55 R19 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 301.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,207.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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TouradorWinter Pro TSS1
235/50 R18 97TWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 105.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 423.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 3
225/50 R17 98VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 88/100CHF 145.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 583.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 16 unitsQuantity -
KleberKrisalp HP 3
215/50 R17 95HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 116.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 467.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance + *
245/45 R18 100HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 177.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 711.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
CEATWinter Drive
185/60 R15 88HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 53.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 215.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 607 unitsQuantity -
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
255/35 R21 98VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 285.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,143.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW462 Winter i*cept RS3
215/65 R16 98HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 87.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 351.60 Available from stock 2–4 days More than 20 availableQuantity -
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Gripmax
Stature M/S
265/60 R18 110HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 66/100CHF 130.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 523.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FirestoneWinterhawk 4
255/45 R20 105VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 163.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 655.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 97 unitsQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 850 P
285/45 R19 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 315.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,263.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliW Sottozero 3 Seal
205/60 R16 96HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 111.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 447.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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FortunaWINTER SUV
265/50 R19 110HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 122.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 491.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 2
215/40 R17 87VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 219.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 879.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance + SUV
215/70 R16 104HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 167.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 671.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliPowergy 2 Winter
195/55 R16 91VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 116.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 467.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FalkenEurowinter HS01 SUV
275/40 R20 106VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 61/100CHF 379.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,519.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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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.