Winter tyres
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SuperiaBLUEWIN UHP3
235/55 R19 105HWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 50/100CHF 110.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 443.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 2 SUV
255/50 R19 107VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 124.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 499.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 75 unitsQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
255/35 R20 97WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 219.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 879.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
215/60 R17 100VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 149.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 599.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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UniroyalWinterExpert
215/40 R18 89VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 115.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 463.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3
285/30 R20 99WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 301.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,207.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 5 SUV
235/65 R17 108VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 157.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 631.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneDuravis Van Winter Enliten
205/65 R16 107TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 126.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 507.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltra Grip Performance Generation 1 NA0
305/30 R21 104VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 424.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,699.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 11 unitsQuantity -
FalkenEurowinter HS02 PRO
235/55 R20 105VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 164.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 659.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
265/45 R21 108VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 266.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,067.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
275/45 R19 108VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 195.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 783.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter NO
295/40 R20 106VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 324.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,299.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ToyoSnow Prox S954 SUV
325/30 R21 108VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 294.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,179.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter 2 MO1
265/40 R21 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 319.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,279.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 80 unitsQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance +
225/60 R16 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 156.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 627.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 16 unitsQuantity -
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ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S SSR
225/45 R19 96VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 296.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,187.60 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.