Winter tyres
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DunlopWinter Sport 5
215/65 R16 98HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 145.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 583.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW320 C Winter i*cept evo2 HRS
255/50 R19 107VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 73/100CHF 172.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 691.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 46 unitsQuantity -
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PirelliScorpion Winter J
295/35 R22 108WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 294.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,179.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliW Sottozero 3 Run Flat
225/40 R20 94VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 428.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,715.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 3
255/50 R20 109VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 177.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 711.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 10 unitsQuantity -
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MichelinPilot Alpin 5 NA5
305/30 R21 104VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 452.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,811.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 40 unitsQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2
235/55 R19 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 188.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 755.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 197 unitsQuantity -
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GeneralSnow Grabber +
255/55 R18 109HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 131.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 527.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2
265/45 R21 108VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 291.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,167.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5
215/40 R18 89VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 159.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 639.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
235/60 R17 106HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 272.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,091.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
295/35 R22 108WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 261.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,047.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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NexenWinguard Sport 2 (WU7)
255/40 R18 99VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 116.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 467.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 58 unitsQuantity -
PirelliCinturato Winter 2
215/40 R18 89VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 80/100CHF 152.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 611.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
UniroyalSnow Max 3
195/65 R16 104RWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 102.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 411.60 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.