Winter tyres in Sweden: dates and rules for your car
27 October 2026 · Rules · 4 min read
When do you need winter tyres, how deep must the tread be and when can you drive on studded tyres? Here are the rules for cars in Sweden.
Autumn is here and it will soon be time to switch to winter tyres. The rules are clear, but the dates are easy to mix up. Here is what matters for car drivers in Sweden.
When are winter tyres mandatory?
From 1 December to 31 March, cars must have winter tyres when there are winter road conditions – snow, ice, slush or frost on the road. The conditions on the road decide, not just the date.
Winter tyres can be studded or non-studded (friction tyres), but they must be marked as winter tyres.
How deep must the tread be?
Winter tyres must have a tread depth of at least 3 millimetres during the period when the requirement applies. Check the depth in good time – a tyre close to the limit in October rarely lasts the whole winter.
When can you use studded tyres?
Studded tyres are allowed from 1 October to 15 April. If there are, or are expected to be, winter road conditions, you may use studded tyres before and after that period as well.
Five tips before winter
- Book your tyre change early. When the first snow arrives, workshops fill up fast.
- Measure the tread depth on all four tyres, not just one.
- Check the tyre pressure after the change and regularly after that – it drops when it gets cold.
- Store your summer tyres properly. A tyre hotel saves space and keeps tyres dry and dark.
- Think about your electric car. EVs are heavy and have instant torque, so choose tyres approved for the car’s weight and performance.
We can help
At RN Automotive we change tyres, store your wheels in our tyre hotel and help you choose new winter tyres for your Renault or Dacia. Book a tyre change.
Rules can change. Always check the current rules with Transportstyrelsen.
This text was produced with AI support by the RN Automotive editorial team. Always check current rules with the source.
