Many drivers know the rule of thumb: summer tires from Easter to October and winter tires from October to Easter. "O to O" then! However, given the current fluctuations in the weather, drivers should only use the rule with caution. There is only one rule of thumb rough orientationthat the summer tires should be up at Easter and down again from October. But what if there was still snow falling after Easter?
Summer tires from Easter, winter tires from October
We have summarized what you should pay attention to as a driver. One rough orientation still offers the "O to O" rule. However, it becomes less accurate when Easter is early, like this year. Because then the risk is high that after Easter there will be another onset of winter, including snow and ice. After all, nature cares notwhen is Easter and when not. So it makes much more sense to change tires for a few more weeks waiting.
"O to O" rule only as a rough guide
Because in March as well as in November frost and snow are to be expected as well as sunshine, the rule of thumb is only valid as a rule of thumb Orientation basis. she is not generally valid and should be used with extreme caution. One should adhere to the prevailing Night temperatures and the current one Weather forecast orientate and only then switch to summer tireswhen the temperature is permanent over 7 degrees Celsius lies.
Situational winter tire requirement according to current weather conditions!
To really be on the safe side, you should have your winter tires until the end of April respectively early May leave it on. Winter tires are used in winter-like road conditions, such as black ice, snow and icy temperatures a must in Germany. The so-called situational winter tire duty also applies in April and if Mother Nature wants it, then also in May. In short, the means in Germany situational winter tire dutythat it depends on the situation and the current weather conditions whether or not you are allowed to drive with summer tires.
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