Winter tyresSweden
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146. Winter tyres
Winter tyres are tyres designed to provide improved traction and braking performance in cold weather, snow and other winter conditions. Their tread pattern and rubber compound are designed to remain effective at lower temperatures and provide better grip than ordinary summer tyres in appropriate winter conditions.
Winter tyres can be identified by markings on the sidewall. The 3PMSF symbol, showing a snowflake inside a three-peaked mountain, indicates that the tyre has met specified performance requirements for severe snow conditions.
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When does Sweden require winter tyres on passenger cars?
For passenger cars and other covered light vehicles, winter tyres or equivalent equipment are required from 1 December to 31 March whenever wintry road conditions are present. The rule also applies to foreign-registered vehicles.

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