Change summer tires 2022

As every year, the time is approaching for drivers to change their tires for the season. The official date, according to the directives of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, to switch from winter to summer tires, is set for April 15, 2022.

Beyond that date, another thirty days are expected to comply, without incurring administrative penalties. The official deadline in this case, to replace winter with summer tires, is postponed to May 15, 2022. 

No tire change is foreseen for all those who have installed 4-season tires (All Seasons), which by law can be fitted in all seasons, following the appropriate indications provided by the highway code; Specifically, it is necessary to check that the speed index of the tire is equal to or higher than that reported in the vehicle booklet.

Where is the speed index on the tire?

The speed index is located on the shoulder of the tire and is represented by a letter, which indicates the maximum speed that a tire can tolerate while driving.

Speed ​​index: what are the codes

To check which code a tire corresponds to, there is a table below, where you can check the correspondence between letters and speed indices.

Winter tires in summer: fines and penalties

For all the most distracted motorists, who have not changed summer tires, and are caught driving the vehicle with winter tires, a penalty that can vary from 422 euros to 1734 euros is triggered, as well as the withdrawal of the vehicle registration document. .

We remind all our readers that not adapting to the summer tire is not just a matter of common sense and compliance with the road code, but also of safety! 

are Winter tires suitable when temperatures are below 7 ° C and on wet, icy or snowy roads, guaranteeing grip and consequently the stability of the vehicle.

change Summer tire 2022. Where to buy tires

There are several online sites that sell tires, and today it has become increasingly common to buy car tires online, first of all for savings and then for the wide choice of tires of all sizes and brands on the market. 

Pneumatici Diretti is one of the retailers specializing in the sale of tires for cars, motorcycles, SUVs and commercial vehicles at very convenient prices. 

Thanks to its quick and advanced search form, present on the home page, you are able with a few clicks to search for the tire of your interest and buy it in total safety.

The site features certified and secure payment solutions, including PayPal and Amazon Pay.