Nordkit

175/65 R15C studded tyres

Nothing beats studs on solid ice. Only sizes that are available.

Tyre size
C marks a van / light-truck tyre (e.g. 215/70 R15C, load index 109/107). The numbers are on the sidewall.

This size is not currently available.

Same size in other seasons

Tyre brands

Good to know
Why studded tyres have no EU label

Regulation (EU) 2020/740 requires fuel, wet grip and noise classes to be shown — but studded tyres are explicitly excluded from its scope, along with retreaded, competition and off-road tyres.

That means these classes simply don't exist for a studded tyre. If a shop shows a label next to one, it's either the wrong product or the wrong data field. We show an honest "label not required" instead of an empty box.

Studded or friction

Studded tyresFriction tyres
Solid iceClearly betterWeaker
Snow and slushGoodGood
Wet asphaltWeakerBetter
Cabin noiseAudibleQuiet
Best forRural, unmaintained roads, lots of highwayTown, maintained roads, short trips

Frequently asked questions

When can studded tyres be used?

From 15 October to 31 March. In winter road or weather conditions, they're also allowed from 1 October to 30 April — an exception the police have applied before.

Does a studded tyre need an EU label?

No. Regulation (EU) 2020/740 excludes studded tyres from its scope. If a shop shows a label next to one, it's the wrong data field.

Why doesn't a studded tyre get a Nordkit rating?

Our rating is calculated from EU label classes. A studded tyre has none, so half the input is missing — no rating is calculated, rather than showing a zero.

Can studded tyres be fitted only on the front axle?

The rule is that the same tyre type must be fitted on all four wheels. Studded tyres aren't combined with non-studded tyres on the same vehicle.