Winter tyre laws in Hungary
No legal winter tyre requirement. Winter tyres are only recommended.
Hungary has no legal obligation to use winter tyres. Where signs require them, snow chains must be fitted on snowy or icy roads.
- Rule
- Recommended only
- Period
- No fixed dates
Last verified 3 November 2026. Informational only, not legal advice. · Official source
From when do the winter tyre rules apply in Hungary?
There are no fixed dates: what counts is the road and weather conditions. Hungary has no legal obligation to use winter tyres. Where signs require them, snow chains must be fitted on snowy or icy roads.
When should you change to winter tyres before driving in Hungary?
Legal dates are a minimum, not the best date. Winter tyres grip better once the average temperature stays below about 7 °C, and before the first frost or snow. The calculator works out the best days for any town.
Whatever the law says, the temperature decides how well your tyres grip. Use the calculator for dates tailored to your town and driving profile. Calculator