Winter tyres for Germany - regulations confusion
There is thread on 'Motoring Discussions' concerning what constitutes a 'legal' winter tyre for use in Germany.
There seems to be a lot of ambiguity and confusion - even between the usual 'authoritative' sources. How can a motorist be sure, especially if they get caught in an accident on snow in Germany, that their tyres will meet the regulations - especially when they find themselves under scrutiny by the police / lawyers / insurance companies?
Also, how can a buyer ensure they are being sold proper Winter Tyres? I have been offered tyres of dubious quality - yet I now have no comeback as they 'have some snowflakes on the tyre wall'.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
There seems to be a lot of ambiguity and confusion - even between the usual 'authoritative' sources. How can a motorist be sure, especially if they get caught in an accident on snow in Germany, that their tyres will meet the regulations - especially when they find themselves under scrutiny by the police / lawyers / insurance companies?
Also, how can a buyer ensure they are being sold proper Winter Tyres? I have been offered tyres of dubious quality - yet I now have no comeback as they 'have some snowflakes on the tyre wall'.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Asked on 12 December 2011 by CaptainKephart
Answered by
Honest John
If has a snowflake or a mountain symbol on the sidewall it qualifies. Some 'all weather' tyres qualify. Some don't. All cold weather winter tyres qualify.
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