Winter Tyres in Spain
Quick answer: No. Spain has no general winter tyre requirement for cars. No winter tyre law. In heavy snow, and where signs require it, snow chains are compulsory. Today: No requirement.
The rule
No winter tyre law. In heavy snow, and where signs require it, snow chains are compulsory.
What tyres count
None required.
Snow chains
Compulsory in heavy snow and where signs require them.
Studded tyres
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Fine
Not confirmed. Check the official source below.
Tips for visiting drivers
Driving to Sierra Nevada, the Pyrenees or the Picos de Europa? Carry chains: in heavy snow they are compulsory.
Notes: Whether 3PMSF winter or all-season tyres replace chains under a 'chains' sign was not confirmed on a DGT page on 2026-11-02.
Official source and last check
Your Europe (European Union): road rules in Spain · CC BY 4.0 · last checked
Not confirmed on an official page: studs, fine. We show "Not confirmed" rather than guess.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and local signs always apply; check the official source before you travel. "Right now" is worked out from today's date and the dates above; where the rule depends on snow, ice or signs, it applies only when those are present.
Check the road and the weather
Winter tyres in Spain: FAQ
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