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When to switch to winter tyres in Estonia: law and practical timing
Winter tyres are mandatory in Estonia from 1 December to 1 March. When to actually change over, and the legal tread-depth minimums explained.
Studded or studless winter tyres: which suits an Estonian winter?
Studded tyres grip best on ice; studless Nordic tyres are quieter and more flexible. How to choose the right winter tyre for Estonian conditions.
How to read a tyre size: what 205/55 R16 91V means
The sidewall marking 205/55 R16 91V decoded: width, aspect ratio, rim diameter, load index and speed rating, plus where to find your correct size.
The EU tyre label explained: fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise
The EU tyre label (Regulation 2020/740) grades fuel efficiency A–E, wet grip A–E and noise class A–C with a dB value. What each class really means.
What is the 3PMSF marking and how does it differ from M+S?
3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) is a snow-performance certification tested to UNECE R117. M+S is only a manufacturer’s self-declaration.
How to choose rims: bolt pattern, ET offset and centre bore explained
Choosing rims comes down to bolt pattern (e.g. 5x112), ET offset and centre bore. What each measurement means, and steel versus alloy for winter.
When to switch to summer tyres? The spring tyre change
The winter tyre requirement ends on 1 March and studded tyres are allowed until 31 March. When the spring tyre change is actually due.
Summer or all-season tyres? Which suits Estonian conditions
An all-season tyre saves you a second set and two changes a year, but it is always a compromise. When it pays off in Estonia and when it does not.
Correct tyre pressure: where to find it and how to check
The correct pressure is printed on the car, not on the tyre. Where to find it, when to measure, and what happens when pressure is too low or too high.
Tyre age and the DOT code: how to read the production date
The last four digits of the DOT code give the production week and year. How to read it and how old a tyre it still makes sense to buy.
Tyre sidewall markings: what every number and letter means
XL, RF, M+S, 3PMSF, load and speed ratings, OE codes. A complete explanation of the text on a tyre sidewall in one place.
SUV and 4x4 tyres: highway, all-terrain or mud-terrain?
Tyres for an SUV split into three tread types. How to choose by the driving you actually do and what each choice costs on the road.