Drivers have several winter tyre options to choose from

As the first snow approaches, drivers can choose from several types of winter tyres, each suited to different needs, KVF reports. Sámal Fríðriksson Bláhamar, director of First Stop, says buyers should consider how and where they drive, while prioritising safe, reliable tyres.

Studded tyres are an option for drivers who feel safer using them, particularly those who live on steep roads. Among non-studded winter tyres, Nordic models have a soft rubber compound that grips well in snow and slippery conditions. Bláhamar recommends them for the harshest winter days.

Another type, described as cruising or European winter tyres, has a firmer compound. It can offer slightly better fuel economy, but grips the road less firmly than Nordic winter tyres.

All-season tyres can be misleading, Bláhamar says. Their tread resembles that of winter tyres, but their rubber compound is closer to that of summer tyres, making them less suitable for winter. Many people in the Faroe Islands use winter tyres throughout the year and call them all-season tyres.

From 1 December through 30 April, tyres must have a tread depth of at least 3 millimetres.