Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum speed allowed for winter tyres depending on tyre type and speed index are as follows: 99 mph (speed index Q), 118 mph (T), 130 mph (H), 149 mph (V) and over 150 mph (ZR). If your vehicle is designed to travel at faster speeds than those listed, you are required to have a sticker placed in the car interior that shows the maximum speed allowed.

In essence, snow chains can be fitted to any tyre. However, you should check first that the chains that you buy are suitable for the bodywork, rim and tyre size of your vehicle. This is especially true for chrome rims / wheels.

It is recommended to buy winter tyres in October when the weather beginds to get colder. The elasticity of summer tyres begins to diminish severely at temperatures below 7°C, thus reducing road contact and therefore lengthening braking time and distance. Winter tyres, on the other hand, consist of a special rubber compound with high levels of silicon or natural rubber that hold their elasticity under cold conditions. Especially on wet or icy roads, winter tyres provide much better adhesion due to their deeper tread which contain thousands of fine slits (sipes) and they will always out-perform summer tyres when it comes to braking, steering and accelerating. Furthermore the consequences of driving with summer tyres in wintery conditions should not be underestimated. If an accident occurs where you are at fault, there may be insurance issues that have to be resolved by you not having the correct tyres fitted.