New requirement for winter tires: The symbol they must have

The winter season is approaching – as is the time to switch to winter tires. From December 1, new requirements for studded-free tires will apply.

» Published: October 31 2024

New requirement for winter tires: The symbol they must have
Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT

The tires must be marked with the symbol "alpine peak/snowflake" to still be counted as winter tires. The symbol - a mountain with three peaks and a snowflake - is also referred to as "3PMSF" (three peak mountain snow flake).

The tire meets a certain performance requirement when it has this marking. It is actually the only marking that exists that can set requirements for performance, says Hans Norén at the Transport Agency.

The decision on changed rules was made as early as 2019 and now the five-year transition period is almost over.

It is difficult to say how many will need to purchase new tires, according to Hans Norén. But tire dealers have been selling studded-free tires with the marking for several years.

It may of course be that someone has bought tires somewhere from a tire dealer who has not understood or not wanted to inform the customer, he says and continues:

It should not be such a big concern now, with a five-year transition period.

Between December 1 and March 31, all cars in Sweden must have winter tires if there are winter road conditions. Winter tires can be studded or studded-free.

Studded tires may be used between October 1 and April 15, but may also be used at other times if there is or is expected to be winter road conditions.

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Studded-free tires for light vehicles

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Studded-free tires for cars and car trailers with a total weight of up to 3,500 kilos must have the symbol "alpine peak/snowflake" from and including December 1, 2024.

For car trailers with a total weight of up to 3,500 kilos, studded-free tires with the marking M+S, M:S, M&S, M-S, MS – or the text "Mud and snow" – are considered winter tires, if they are specifically designed for winter driving, until and including November 30, 2028.

Source: Transport Agency

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