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Bicycle Guide
Michelin 28 Sep 2015
Country | Tyres for winter | Snow Chain requirements | Suitable Michelin Tyre |
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Andorra | Winter Tyres also known in common world as snow tyres are not legally required in Andorra. | Road signs across Andorra indicate when snow chains are compulsory. So when driving in Andorra you should definitely bring snow chains along. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Austria | If you are planning on driving in Austria between November 1st and April 15th and the roads are covered with ice or snow the use of winter tyres is mandatory. The tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 4 mm. | Road signs across Austria indicate when snow chains are compulsory. So bring them along when travelling in Austria. When the roads are fully covered by snow and/or ice and the road surface will not be damaged, snow chains on the driving wheels will only be allowed as an alternative to snow tyres. Failing to comply with the legislation can result in fines or the temporary loss of your vehicle. | ICE NORTH, ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN, CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN LA2, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN |
Belgium | Winter tyres are not legally required in Belgium. | Snow chains are not a mandatory requirement in Belgium, but you are permitted to use snow chains where there is ice or snow if you don't damage the road. The road has to be covered with ice of snow. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Bulgaria | Winter tyres are not legally required in Bulgaria. | When travelling in Bulgaria between November 1st and March 31st you should bring snow chains along and watch out for road signs indicating the compulsory use of snow chains. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Cyprus | Winter tyres are not legally required in Cyprus. | Not applicable. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Czech Republic | Winter tyres are not generally required in the Czech Republic. However when travelling in the Czech Republic between November 1st and April 1st the mandatory use of winter tyres can be indicated by road signs. So bring them along. | In the Czech Republic road signs indicate when the use of snow chains is compulsory. So you should carry snow chains when travelling in the Czech Republic. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Denmark | Winter tyres are not legally required in Denmark. | The use of snow chains is permitted in Denmark. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Estonia | Winter tyres are a legal requirement in Estonia if you plan to drive there between December 1st and March 1st. Extreme weather conditions outside of these dates may extend the time for mandatory use of winter tyres. | Snow chains are not mandatory but you are permitted to use them in Estonia. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN PA4, X-ICE 3, ALPIN A4, PRIMACY ALPIN, X-ICE NORTH, LATITUDE ALPIN LA2, LATITUDE ALPIN HP, LATITUDE X-ICE, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH |
Finland | The use of winter tyres is legally required when driving in Finland between December 1st and March 31st. | Snow chains are not mandatory but you are permitted to use them in Finland. | X-ICE NORTH, X-ICE, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH 2+, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH, LATITUDE X-ICE, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH, |
France | Winter tyres are not legally required in France. | In France road signs indicate when the use of snows chains is compulsory. So carry them when travelling in France. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Germany | The use of winter tyres on snow or ice covered roads is mandatory in Germany. Failure to comply can result in a fine which can be increased if you cause an accident. In addition the level of your insurance could be reduced by up 30%. | In Germany it is compulsory that snow chains are fitted to vehicles. So when travelling in Germany bring snow chains along. | ALPIN5 PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN, CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN LA2, AGILIS ALPIN |
Greece | Winter tyres are not legally required in Greece. | Not applicable. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Hungary | Winter tyres are not legally required in Hungary. | Carrying snow chains when travelling in Hungary is a legal requirement. If you do not comply your vehicle will not be permitted to travel in Hungary. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Iceland | In Iceland it is a legal requirement to use winter tyres between November 1st and April 14th. | Not applicable. | ALPIN, PILOT ALPIN, X-ICE NORTH, X-ICE, LATITUDE ALPIN, LATITUDE ALPIN HP, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH2,AGILIS ALPIN, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH |
Ireland | Winter tyres are not legally required in Ireland. | Snow chains are not mandatory but you are permitted to use them in Ireland. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Italy | Winter tyres are generally not legally required but recommended in Italy. However in some areas in Italy road signs may indicate when the use of snow chains or winter tyres is compulsory. In the Val d'Aosta area, all vehicles must be fitted with winter tyres or snow chains between October 15th and April 15th. | When driving in Italy in winter you should carry snow chains. Watch out for road signs indicating the compulsory use of snow chains. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Latvia | Between December 1st and March 1st the use of winter tyres is a legal requirement if your vehicle weighs less than 3.5 tons. | Snow chains are not mandatory but you are permitted to use them in Latvia. | ALPIN5, X-ICEX13, PILOT ALPINE PA4, ALPIN A4, PRIMACY ALPIN, X-ICE NORTH, LATITUDE NORTH LA2, LATITUDE ALPIN HP, LATITUDE X-ICE, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH |
Liechtenstein | Winter tyres are not legally required in Liechtenstein. | Snow chains are not mandatory but you are permitted to use them in Lichtenstein. | ICE NORTH, ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN, CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN LA2, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN |
Lithuania | Between November 10th and April 1st the use of winter tyres is a legal requirement when driving in Lithuania. | Snow chains are not mandatory but you are permitted to use them in Lithuania. | ALPIN5, X-ICEX13, PILOT ALPINE PA4, ALPIN A4, PRIMACY ALPIN, X-ICE NORTH, LATITUDE NORTH LA2, LATITUDE ALPIN HP, LATITUDE X-ICE, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH |
Luxembourg | The use of winter tyres on snow or ice covered roads is mandatory in Luxembourg. Failure to comply can result in a fine which can be increased if you cause an accident. | The use of snow chains is not mandatory in Luxembourg. But they can be used when there is ice or snow on the road. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Netherlands, the | Winter tyres are not legally required in the Netherlands. | Snow chains are not a mandatory requirement in the Netherlands. However you are allowed to use snow chains where there is ice or snow on the roads. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Norway | As the driver you are responsible for correctly equipping your vehicle according to the weather conditions. So while it is not mandatory it is the norm and highly recommended to use studded tyres or winter tyres in Norway. It is forbidden to drive with studded tyres or chains from the first Monday after the 2nd day of Easter to October 31st in South and Central Norway. In Nordland, Troms and Finnmark studded tyres or snow chains are forbidden from May 1st to October 15th. | Snow chains are not a mandatory requirement but you are permitted to use them during winter. | X-ICE, X-ICE NORTH, ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN, LATITUDE X-ICE, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH 2+, LATITUDE XICE NORTH, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN |
Poland | Winter tyres are not legally required in Poland. | Not applicable. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Portugal | Winter tyres are not legally required in Portugal. | In Portugal road signs indicate when the use of snow chains is compulsory - so bring show chains along when driving in Portugal. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Romania | It is a legal requirement to use winter tyres when travelling in Romania between November 1st and March 31st if the roads are covered with ice or snow. | Even though snow chains are not compulsory when travelling in Romania you should bring them along since weather conditions can cause the use of snow chains to become compulsory at any point in time. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Serbia | It is compulsory to use winter tyres when travelling in Serbia in winter. | When driving in Serbia in winter you should carry shown chains. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Slovakia | Winter tyres are not legally required in Slovakia. | Not applicable. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Slovenia | When travelling in Slovenia between November 15th and March 15th it is compulsory to use either winter tyres or snow chains. All tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 4 mm. | Road signs across Slovenia indicate when the use of snow chains is compulsory. So you best bring them along when travelling in Slovenia in winter. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Spain | Winter tyres are not legally required in Spain. | When travelling in Spain you should bring snow chains along and watch out for road signs indicating the compulsory use of snow chains. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
Switzerland | Winter tyres are not legally required in Switzerland. | Road signs across Switzerland indicate when the use of snow chains is compulsory. So when travelling in Switzerland you should carry snow chains. | ICE NORTH, ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN, CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN LA2, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN |
Sweden | When driving in Sweden between December 1st and March 31st it is mandatory to use winter tyres with one of the following markings: 'M&S', 'MS', 'M.S', 'M+S', 'M-s' or 'Mud and Snow'. All tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 3 mm. | Not applicable. | X-ICE NORTH, X-ICE, ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH 2+, LATITUDE X-ICE NORTH, LATITUDE X-ICE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS X-ICE NORTH, AGILIS ALPIN |
United Kingdom | Winter tyres are not legally required in the United Kingdom. | Snow chains are not mandatory but you are permitted to use them in the United Kingdom. | ALPIN5, PILOT ALPIN, ALPIN,CROSSCLIMATE, LATITUDE ALPIN, AGILIS ALPIN |
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