French Mountain Tyre Regulations (14 Viewers)

[varaizian]

Just a reminder that the law requiring snow chains, snow socks or all-season tyres, which came into force in November 2021, allowed a period of 3 years for the use of tyres rated at M+S (Mud & Snow) rather than the 3PMSF (3 Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol.
That period of tolerance comes to an end on 1 November this year and the penalty for non-compliance is €135.

 

[TheMachMan]

Thanks. We’ll be heading back up through France early November, but this link has a more accurate map, which suggests it doesn’t apply to the main A63 coastal route from Irun heading north. http://www.securite-routiere.gouv.f...-en-voiture/equipement-de-la-voiture/nouveaux

 

[Next Stop]

Just to be clear, is that just for the winter season or all year round?

 

[gus-lopez]

Just to be clear, is that just for the winter season or all year round?

winter. November until March or might be April?

 

[varaizian]

1st of November to the 31st of March; so bang in the middle of your spread!

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[a900ss]

If you have 3 peak tyres, do you need chains/socks as well or is that optional?

Thanks

 

[Kups]

If you have 3 peak tyres, do you need chains/socks as well or is that optional?

Thanks

No, just tyres rated 3PMSF. Anything else is optional.
I've just had a set of Michelin Cross Climate CP fitted. Initial feeling is that they are very grippy, so should be ok.

 

[Helen Ariel]

No, just tyres rated 3PMSF. Anything else is optional.
I've just had a set of Michelin Cross Climate CP fitted. Initial feeling is that they are very grippy, so should be ok.

How much did you get them for? Currently shopping around for 3PMSF tyres and can’t decide what to go for…

 

[Mikeco]

How much did you get them for? Currently shopping around for 3PMSF tyres and can’t decide what to go for…

Just had Bridgestone Duravis All Season fitted and they seem to be very good.

 

[Kups]

How much did you get them for? Currently shopping around for 3PMSF tyres and can’t decide what to go for…

I bought from ATS for around £205 each when they had a discount of £70 for 4 tyres. They're now back up to full price. Also got a £50 Tesco e voucher https://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/tyres/michelin/crossclimate-camping/225-75-r16-116-r