WINTER TYRES VS SNOW CHAINS – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Ever wondered if you need to fit winter tyres or snow chains to your car during winter?

It can be a confusing decision and an expensive investment either way and it really depends on where you will be driving and in what conditions.

In some countries it is mandatory by law that either a winter tyre or snow chain or both are fitted or available for use in your car during certain times of the year or in specific mountainous regions.

The type of road can also have an effect, for example smooth tarmac or rough rural roads, with or without gradients and corners.

And of course the weather is the biggest factor which is the most unpredictable of all. It even makes a difference if you are driving on fresh or compact snow or ice.

Michelin Lifestyle teamed up with the Michelin passenger car product line to put together a Q&A to help you make the right decision.

It has often been thought that winter tyres and snow chains conflict one another but they do in fact complement each other and they can be used together for maximum protection in the most extreme and frequent conditions.

Our Q&A shows you what are the current laws in the main European countries and how winter tyres and snow chains can improve the performance of your car and you can download it HERE.

 

For more details on the Michelin snow chain product range visit the Michelin Lifestyle website:

UK: https://gb.michelin-lifestyle.com/en/journey/winter-essentials/snow-chains

France: https://fr.michelin-lifestyle.com/en/promotions/snow-chains

(Please be aware that some products are not available in all countries)

 

For more details on the Michelin winter tyres product range visit:

UK: https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/browse-tyres/by-season/winter

France: https://www.michelin.fr/auto/astuces-et-conseils/conseils-auto/pneus-hiver/quel-pneu-hiver-choisir/quand-et-comment-utiliser-des-chaines