Winter tires in Luxembourg: what you need to know
With temperatures plummeting in recent days, should you rush to mount your winter tires on your car? The point to be in order with the law and anticipate this seasonal constraint as well as possible.
The trigger: weather conditions
The legislation does not specify a date of assembly or a period determined during the year to change to winter tires (or snow tires): it is only the climatic conditions and the state of the road that should be taken into account.
Thus, in the presence of packed or melting snow, or patches of ice, ice or frost, it becomes mandatory for motorists to drive with suitable tires. For the offenders, the fine is salty, since it reaches the 74 euros: it is better to think about it when temperatures below 0 ° are announced! On the other hand, the obligation does not apply to vehicles parked on public roads.
Note that all four wheels must be equipped identically . No question, therefore, to mix winter and summer tires! Regarding this rule, however, there is a derogation for buses, coaches, trucks and motor homes.
Note that everyone is concerned : Residents and foreigners, including those traveling in the Grand Duchy only to refuel, as well as vehicles in transit, are likely to receive a ticket for failure to comply with this obligation. However, it is not intended for mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, quadricycles, tractors, and self-propelled machines.
The importance of not neglecting winter tires
To avoid any problem, do not hesitate to put your hand in the wallet to be sure to move safely. In order to opt for winter tires that suit you best, it is important to ask yourself the right questions : do you take long or short trips? How often do you use your vehicle? Do you drive more in town or in the country?
If your winter tires are not new and worn, it is important to acquire new ones. If you have difficulty climbing steep slopes or if you feel that the stability of your vehicle is at risk on snowy or icy roads, it is high time to replace them.
Another way to check their obsolescence: the wear indicator, usually located in one of the grooves, indicates that the tire must be changed if the rubber is flush with it.
Buy used tires?
Mistrust ! Before investing in used tires, make sure they fit your vehicle, be it the same size and in good condition. Also check that the price offered is advantageous.
The tire market does not escape the online business either. Buying winter tires on the Net can mean good business . Thus, some sites even offer you to deliver your order for free.
Keep in mind that in a traditional business, the amount of the final bill will generally include the installation and swinging of your new tires. Before you start, think about doing a comparison.
How to keep your "other" tires?
Once your winter tires have been installed, what can you do with those that you will find when the weather comes? Make sure you identify them correctly so that they are not swapped when you reinstall them.
To avoid damaging them, do not store them on top of one another: opt for a line alignment of onions. Be sure to keep them in a dry place, away from any source of heat. For more convenience, you can also ask your garage to store them: they very often propose a concierge system .
To answer all your questions about the change of your tires, Editus.lu helps you to find the garage of your choice . There, a professional can advise you and indicate the most suitable model to equip your vehicle.
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Updated October 29, 2018.