Can go to Germany on all-year tires in winter?
I know that German law requires tires apt for snow in winter time. It's quite obvious that I cannot use summer tires, but can I go on universal all-year tires?
What are the exact requirements?
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Yes you can. If there is no snow/ice you are allowed to drive with summer tires, but it's not a good idea. But if your tires have M+S symbol it's allowed to drive with them in winter (in summer too)
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Does Germany require snow tires?
German federal law mandates the use of winter tires when conditions are icy. European winter tires have two kinds of markings: a snowflake for snow tires or M+S for tires designed to work in \u201cmatsch und schnee\u201d \u2014 mud and snow.Can I use winter tires in the summer in Germany?
Winter tires are legally allowed to be used in the summer months. However, there are other mechanical and economical disadvantages of using winter tires in summer. All-weather M + S tires can be used around the year till September 30, 2024.Can I leave my winter tires on all year?
Unfortunately, using snow tires year round isn't recommended. In the long run, it will cost more money than changing them out and could compromise your vehicle's performance on the road.Until when are winter tires required in Germany?
If you own all-season tires or winter tires marked with M+S and produced prior to 2018, they are still approved until Sept. 30, 2024. The law also apply to motorbikes, trucks and buses, regardless of whether the driver is the owner or is renting the vehicle.Winter Tires in Germany Living in Germany
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To be clear, the German regulation states that M+S tires must be used in "wintry conditions". All-season tires without the M+S symbol do not qualify for wintry conditions. In most cases, tires described as all-season, multi-season or "universal all-year" are appropriate for everything but wintry conditions and so technically speaking they are not "all-season" unless of course you live or drive in a climate where "wintry conditions" do not occur. Tires with the specific M+S symbol or the snowflake and mountain symbol are designed specifically for snowy and icy conditions and are quite different from other types of multi-season tires.
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