Winter tyres
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TristarSNOWPOWER UHP
265/45 R21 108VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 53/100CHF 115.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 463.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 SUV
295/30 R22 103WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 84/100CHF 490.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,963.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter e MO1
315/40 R21 115VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 424.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,699.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliP-Zero Winter MO1
265/35 R20 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 389.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,559.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 850 P SUV CS
265/40 R22 106VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 346.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,387.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MinervaFrostrack UHP
265/45 R21 108VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 132.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 531.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
SailunIce Blazer WST3
225/55 R17 101TWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 51/100CHF 135.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 543.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter MO-S
315/40 R21 111VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 503.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 2,015.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
215/65 R16 102HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 142.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 571.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
285/35 R22 106VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 520.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 2,083.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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SemperitSpeed Grip 5
215/60 R17 100VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 130.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 523.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
TriangleSnowlink PL02
265/45 R21 108VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 126.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 507.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
RikenCARGO WINTER
215/65 R16 109RWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 111.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 447.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
VredesteinWintrac Pro+
285/35 R20 104WWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 237.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 951.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5
255/35 R19 96VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 265.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,063.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
TristarSNOWPOWER HP
195/65 R15 95TWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 66/100CHF 222.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 891.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookiON i*cept IW01
265/40 R21 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 309.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,239.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 3D AO
265/35 R20 99VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 347.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,391.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ImperialSNOWDRAGON UHP
265/45 R21 108VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 65/100CHF 130.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 523.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter L
315/40 R21 115WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 480.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,923.60 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.