Winter tyres
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YokohamaBluEarth*Winter V905
325/30 R21 108VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 70/100CHF 321.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,287.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
235/55 R19 105HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 181.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 727.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
235/50 R18 101VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 595.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 2,383.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
HankookiON i*cept SUV IW01A
235/55 R20 105VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 68/100CHF 216.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 867.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005 L
345/30 R21 111WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 87/100CHF 403.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,615.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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SuperiaBLUEWIN UHP3
255/40 R20 101VWinterBudget Fits your VANTIQ Index 50/100CHF 100.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 403.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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GoodyearUltragrip Performance + *
255/40 R19 100VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 229.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 919.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
ContinentalWinterContact TS 870P
255/35 R20 97WWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 83/100CHF 264.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,059.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
GoodyearUltragrip Performance 3
215/40 R18 89VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 86/100CHF 146.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 587.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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VredesteinWintrac Pro
235/45 R19 99VWinterQuality Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 265.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 1,063.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
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PirelliWinter Sottozero 3 AO1
225/40 R18 92VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 71/100CHF 134.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 539.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinPilot Alpin 5 AO
225/55 R18 102VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 90/100CHF 190.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 763.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
MichelinAGILIS ALPIN
215/60 R17 104HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 76/100CHF 182.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 731.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 318 unitsQuantity -
BridgestoneBlizzak DM V3
215/70 R16 100SWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 75/100CHF 119.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 479.60 Available from external warehouse 5–10 daysQuantity -
PirelliScorpion Winter LR KS
255/60 R20 113VWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index not yet ratedCHF 231.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 927.60 Available from stock 2–4 days In stock: 33 unitsQuantity -
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BridgestoneBlizzak LM 005
195/55 R16 87HWinterPremium Fits your VANTIQ Index 77/100CHF 121.90per tyre Set of 4: CHF 487.60 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.