Winter tyres
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
285/35 R22 106WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 328.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,315.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 22 unitsQuantity -
HankookiON i*cept IW01
215/45 R20 95HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 214.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 859.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 238 unitsQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 Runflat
225/40 R18 92VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 127.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 511.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
275/40 R18 103VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 198.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 795.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 66 unitsQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter
235/55 R18 104HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 186.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 747.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
235/55 R18 104VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 168.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 675.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
CooperWinter Van
225/55 R17 109TWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 194.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 779.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FuldaKristall Control HP 2
245/40 R19 98VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 172.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 691.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
SavaEskimo SUV 2
275/45 R20 110VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 197.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 791.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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FortunaWINTER SUV2
225/55 R19 99VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 103.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 415.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
UniroyalWinterExpert
235/45 R17 97VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 135.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 543.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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FalkenEurowinter HS01
285/35 R19 103VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 214.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 859.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Snow G WH2
205/60 R15 91HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 251.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,007.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 5
215/55 R17 98VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 130.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 523.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
245/45 R18 100VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 163.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 655.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 258 unitsQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance + SUV
255/65 R18 115HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 184.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 739.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BFGoodrichActivan Winter 2
205/65 R16 107TWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 123.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 495.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookWinter i*cept evo4 W340
255/45 R19 104WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 173.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 695.60 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.