Winter car & studded tires

A Swedish winter makes demands on your car. Tyres are your most important protection: the four contact patches on the road determine how you brake and steer on ice and snow. The choice between studded, non-studded and Nordic friction tyres is not obvious – it depends on where you live, how you drive and what you are prepared to pay.

We go through how to choose tyres based on driving environment, explain rules for winter and studded tyres, and look at practical accessories such as pre-heaters, scrapers, snow brushes and battery chargers. We also explain the EU tyre label, tread depth and when to replace.

Rules on winter tyres, studded tyres and local bans change. Always check the Swedish Transport Agency and your municipality. Our guides contain affiliate links.