Winter tyres
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SailunIce Blazer WST3
235/60 R18 103TWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 51/100CHF 175.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 703.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 860 S*
205/60 R17 97HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 82/100CHF 207.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 831.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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ToyoSnow Prox S954 SUV
255/55 R18 109HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 72/100CHF 141.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 567.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliW240 Sotto Zero 2
245/35 R20 95VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 490.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,963.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneDuravis Van Winter Enliten
215/60 R17 109TWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 172.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 691.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 46 unitsQuantity -
CooperDiscoverer Winter
225/55 R18 102VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 166.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 667.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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SemperitSpeed Grip 3 SUV
255/50 R19 107VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 153.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 615.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 850 P SUV
255/60 R20 113VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 233.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 935.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 67 unitsQuantity -
NexenWinguard Sport 3
225/60 R17 99HWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 120.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 483.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 91 unitsQuantity -
HankookW462 Winter i*cept RS3
225/55 R16 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 108.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 435.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 322 unitsQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance +
265/35 R19 98VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 216.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 867.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
FirestoneWinterhawk 4
235/40 R18 95VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 74/100CHF 114.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 459.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 18 unitsQuantity -
HankookW330 Winter i*cept evo3 X
255/60 R18 112VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 162.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 651.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 27 unitsQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870PCS
235/45 R18 94VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 79/100CHF 193.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 775.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
TouradorWinter Pro TSU1
275/40 R19 105VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 158.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 635.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
DunlopWinter Sport 3D AO
235/55 R17 99HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 69/100CHF 225.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 903.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5
245/40 R21 100VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 328.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,315.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 123 unitsQuantity -
KleberKrisalp HP 3 SUV
215/55 R18 99VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 78/100CHF 145.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 583.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter
255/40 R21 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 64/100CHF 527.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 2,111.60 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.