When should I change to winter tyres in the UK?

Timing Winter Tyre Changes

You want to change to your winter tyres at the right time to enjoy the benefits of the optimal performance compound.

When to fit winter tyres

To be on the safe side, people usually change to winter tyres when the average temperature drops below 7°C and holds that temperature through the day. In most of the UK this happens in October and continues through to March. Along with this, rubber in the summer tyres starts to harden and lose traction, which is where winter tyres excel.

When to remove winter tyres

The opposite is true. Around March and April are the time to switch back to summer tyres when the daytime temperatures average above 7°C.

Using all season tyres

Of course, if you have all season tyres, you don't have to deal with the hassle at all since their performance range covers both winter and summer conditions.