Question 1

How do I recognise all-season tyres?

Accepted Answer

In official terms, all-season tyres are classed as winter tyres. When making a purchase, ensure that the tyres are labelled with the snowflake symbol (also known as the alpine or 3PMSF symbol) or the M+S symbol (manufacture before 2018, valid until 2024).

Manufacturer names such as “All weather” or “All season”, as well as special weather symbols (a snowflake, leaf, sun and raindrop) on the tyre sidewall, indicate that the tyres are suitable for all seasons.

Question 2

When is it recommended to use all-season tyres?

Accepted Answer

Thanks to their modern tread, all-season tyres are generally suited to all seasons. Nevertheless, you should still keep one thing in mind: All-season tyres are a compromise – they combine features of summer and winter tyres. However, given their qualities, they are generally inferior to summer/winter tyres when it comes to driving performance. The trade-off in design: Either winter performance or wet weather performance is improved at the expense of the other discipline.

Question 3

How long do all-season tyres last?

Accepted Answer

How long all-weather tyres last depends on numerous factors, such as driving style or tyre age. With average use, the tyres can be used for up to 50,000 km. In general, the following applies: The maximum service life of tyres depends on the type of tyre. You should replace your all-season tyres after approximately six to eight years – or earlier if they are damaged or their tread is worn down.

Question 4

When should all-weather tyres be changed at the very latest?

Accepted Answer

Is your braking distance longer than normal or do you often slip on wet roads? Then it’s definitely time. Check your tread depth on a regular basis: We recommend a minimum tread depth of 4 mm. To read about how to measure tread depth, consult our page on Wheel knowledge.