10-time Lithuanian rally champion Rokas Lipeikis on how to choose winter tyres

Rokas Lipeikis, owner of Egzotika and a 10-time Lithuanian rally champion, shares his advice on choosing winter tyres. In his view, studded tyres are the best choice for northern winters, and every alternative is a greater or lesser compromise on safety. The article offers 10 practical tips: from tyre type to tread depth and pressure.

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Q: Studded tyres in Finland: when should you choose and use them?

Studded tyres have their clearest advantage on bare and polished ice. Finland requires winter tyres from 1 November through 31 March when weather or road conditions demand them. Studded tyres may be used during that period and also outside it when weather or road conditions require them.

Q: When to change tyres in Finland?

In Finland, winter tyres must be used from 1 November to 31 March if the weather or road conditions so require. Studded tyres may be used from the beginning of November to the end of March, and at other times when conditions require. The minimum tread depth is 3.0 mm for winter tyres and 1.6 mm for summer tyres.