Important information about the coronavirus (covid-19) Read more here Find a workshop WINTER TIRES When is it time to change winter tires? winter tires = studded tires or unstudded tires, so-called friction tires December 1 - winter tires on March 31 - winter tires off Between these dates, it is legal to use winter tires, if it is winter road law. When is it time to change studded tires? October 1 - studded tires on April 15 - studded tires off Between these dates, you may use studded tires. If there is a risk of winter road conditions, it is legal to drive with studded tires both before and after the dates. winter road conditions = if snow, ice, snowdrifts or frost on any part of the road surface. Keep in mind that the roadside is also included in the road surface. The police decide if it is winter road law. Friction tires = all round tires? It is permitted to use unstudded friction tires all year round, but we recommend that you use summer tires in the summer, and winter tires in the winter. In summer, friction tires give poorer grip, longer braking distance and impaired stability during an evasive maneuver. The risk of aquaplaning increases and thus the risk of serious accidents. Foreign vehicles must have winter tires Foreign vehicles are also covered by the Winter Tires Act. It also applies when traveling to and from abroad. All rules and exceptions are available on the Swedish Transport Agency's website . Streets with a ban on studded tires Some cities have a ban on studded tires on some streets. If you break those rules, you risk a fine. More information can be found in the local traffic regulations. Do you need help changing tires or buying new winter tires? Come to us and we will help you . Find a workshop Tips advice Switch to winter tires 2021 Before the winter holidays Switch to summer tires 2021 Vacation by car Checking the tire pressure is more important than you think! Tire partner Contact Us Become a corporate customer Press Intranet About the site Tire partner in social media Facebook Instagram LinkedIn