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

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

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

Studded tyres are most useful on bare and polished ice. Lithuania permits them from 1 November through 9 April inclusive, and a studded-tyre warning sign must be displayed at the rear.

Q: When to change tyres in Lithuania?

In Lithuania, winter tyres are mandatory from November 10 to April 1. It is recommended to change when the average daily temperature drops below +7°C.

Q: What does 3PMSF marking mean on tyres?

3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) – the Alpine snowflake symbol – is the official winter tyre mark that guarantees the tyre has been certified and tested in extreme winter conditions.