Made in October 2026. Each country’s rule was read from its own law or transport authority on 24–25 Oct 2026; every source is linked in the full table: https://copilot.travel/maps/winter-tyres

A few things that surprised me:

  • Estonia requires winter tyres 1 Dec–1 Mar whatever the weather; Finland 1 Nov–31 Mar only when conditions require.

  • Germany only accepts tyres with the snowflake (3PMSF) mark in wintry conditions; old M+S-only tyres no longer count.

  • Caravans need winter tyres too in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Lithuania; in Germany, Austria and France the rule only covers the towing car.

  • Arcanepotato@crazypeople.onlineEnglish
    4·
    8 days ago

    I don’t have to change my tires but I do. They are stored in my shed, but people who don’t have space at home may pay for them to be stored at the mechanic’s facilities.

    On days with fresh snow I often see several cars in ditches on my drive to work. I live in a rural area and have also had to dodge out-of-control cars and trucks so I want to make sure I can depend on the grip.

    Eta: I once skidded right through an intersection on a red light because I was in a rental on summer tires. Never again lol!

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      7 days ago

      First ice day and all the wankers in pickups are in the ditches. They think those blocky tires are ok for winter, and the bought a vehicle with all the weight concentrated over the wrong wheels. Everything about pickups is stupid.

      • Arcanepotato@crazypeople.onlineEnglish
        1·
        7 days ago

        True facts!

        I didn’t have a car until I moved out here and my first car was the cheapest AWD I could find. Next we got a hybrid with fwd and I had to change the way I drove to compensate for the lack of power in the back.

        I couldn’t imagine being that high up on a rwd on all seasons 😬