Know that from October to mid-April, winter tires are required in certain European countries (see chart below).
Renault offers 1 model equipped with M&S (Mud and Snow) tires:
- Dacia Duster 4X4 Diesel Manual
Renault also offers 2 models with 4-Season tires:
- Renault Captur Petrol Manual
- Renault Captur Petrol Automatic
These models allow you to be in accordance with local winter regulations at no additional cost.
If you choose another Renault model in the line of vehicles and plan to visit a country where winter tires are required, we offer you to buy the Winter tires package.
Winter tires are only available for pick-up and return in Lyon or for pick-up and return in Geneva. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
| Renault model | Winter tires package rate |
|---|
| Dacia Sandero | $1470CAD |
| Dacia Duster | $1470 CAD |
| Clio | $1470 CAD |
| Captur | $1470 CAD |
| Arkana | $1470 CAD |
| Kangoo | $1470 CAD |
| Austral | $1470 CAD |
| Rafale | $1470 CAD |
| Dacia Jogger | $1470 CAD |
| Espace | $1470 CAD |
Updated on October 30, 2023.
You can also decide to buy the winter tires at destination, the cost of purchasing winter tires and replacing the original tires will be your responsibility. We recommend that you contact a local Renault agent. They will assist you in choosing the most suitable tires for your vehicle.
At the end of your contract, if you don't purchase the Winter tires package, you must return the vehicle with the original tires. Renault Eurodrive will in no case buy back the snow tires you have purchased.
Winter tires legislation in France
From November 1, 2021, winter tires become mandatory during the winter in certain mountainous areas in France. Indeed, to improve the safety of users on the road and limit traffic jams in mountain areas, the government published a decree no 2020-1264 of October 16, 2020 in the Official Journal of October 18, 2020.
Concretely, this means that if you are driving in a city affected by the decree between November 1 and March 31, you must equip your car (M1 category vehicle with a maximum of 8 seats):
- either metal snow chains on at least two driving wheels: they are recommended for frequent use because they are more effective, especially in heavy snow conditions, than textile chains;
- or textile chains, commonly called “snow socks” on two drive wheels: they are ideal for occasional use because they are very easy to install (but less effective than metal chains);
- or regulatory winter tires on your 4 wheels (more precisely on at least two wheels on each axle).
The department concerned are :
Ain, Allier, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardèche, Ariège, Aude, Aveyron, Bas-Rhin, Cantal, Corse du Sud, Côte-d’Or, Creuse, Doubs, Drôme, Eure-et-Loir, Gard, Haute-Corse, Haute-Garonne, Haute-Loire, Hautes-Alpes, Haute-Saône, Haute-Savoie, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Vienne, Haut-Rhin, Hérault, Isère, Jura, Loire, Lot, Lozère, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Nièvre, Puy-de-Dôme, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Pyrénées-Orientales, Rhône, Saône-et-Loire, Savoie, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Territoire de Belfort, Var, Vaucluse, Vosges, Yonne.
To learn more and to know the departments concerned click here
If you plan to visit a department or a country where snow socks are required, we offer you to buy the Snow socks package.
| Renault model | Snow chains (pair) rate |
|---|
| Dacia Sandero | $370 CAD |
| Dacia Duster | $370 CAD |
| Clio | $370 CAD |
| Captur | $370 CAD |
| Arkana | $370 CAD |
| Kangoo | $370 CAD |
| Austral | $370 CAD |
| Rafale | $370 CAD |
| Dacia Jogger | $370 CAD |
| Espace | $370 CAD |
European regulation
This chart is for information purposes only
| Country | Winter tires | Chain regulations |
|---|
| Germany | There is no fixed date for the use of winter tires, but they are mandatory when road conditions are wintery (snow, ice, freezing rain, etc.). It is often recommended to use them from October to Easter (the “O bis O” rule, i.e. Oktober bis Ostern). Tires must be marked M+S (Mud and Snow) or with the icon of a snowflake in a three-peaked mountain to be considered winter tires. Failure to comply with winter tire requirements can result in a fine of between €60 and €120. What's more, in the event of an accident, your insurance company may refuse to cover the damage if you weren't properly equipped for winter. | The use of snow chains is compulsory on certain signposted stretches of road. They must be fitted if conditions require, especially in mountainous areas. |
| Andorra | Winter tires are not required. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
| Austria | In Austria, snow tires are required from November 1st to April 15th and if the roads are covered in snow or ice. (All tires must have a minimum of 4-mm tread wear). | Chains are required in some places, indicated by road signs. In the case of a long journey & if the vehicle is equipped with summer tires, it is advisable to carry chains in the trunk. |
| Belgium | Winter tires are not required. | Chains are not required: they are authorized when roads are covered with snow or ice, but cannot be used if they risk damaging the pavement. |
| Bulgaria | Snow tires are required from November 1st to March 31st | Road signs indicated when chains are required from Nov. 1st to March 31st. |
| Cyprus | Winter tires are not required. | Not applicable |
| Denmark | Winter tires are not required. | Chain use is authorized. |
| Spain | Winter tires are not required. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
| Estonia | From December 1st to March 31st, snow tires are required. Outside this period, the law can be extended in the case of extreme road conditions. | Chains are not required, however motorists are authorized to use them. |
| Finland | Snow tires are required from December 1st to March 31st. | Chains are not required, however motorists are authorized to use them. |
| France | Winter tires are mandatory in some mountain areas from November 1 to March 31. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
| Great Britain | Winter tires are not required. | Chains are not required, however motorists are authorized to use them. |
| Greece | Winter tires are not required. | Not applicable |
| Hungary | Winter tires are not required. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
| Ireland | Winter tires are not required. | Chains are not required, however motorists are authorized to use them. |
| Iceland | Snow tires are required from November 1st to April 14th. | Not applicable |
| Italy | Snow tires are recommended in Italy, however in certain areas road signs may indicate the required use of chains or snow tires. In the Aosta Valley, all vehicles must be equipped with snow tires or chains from October 15th to April 15th. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
| Latvia | Snow tires are required from December 1st to March 15th if the vehicle weighs less than 3.5 tons. | Chains are not required, however motorists are authorized to use them. |
| Liechtenstein | Winter tires are not required. | Chains are not required, however motorists are authorized to use them. |
| Lithuania | Snow tires are required from November 10th to April 1st. | Chains are not required, however motorists are authorized to use them. |
| Luxembourg | If Luxembourg roads are snowy or icy, snow tires are required. Non-conformity to this law will result in a fine. | Chains are not required in Luxembourg, however motorists are authorized to use them if the roads are snow or ice-covered. |
| Norway | Snow tires are not required, however drivers must have tires suitable for weather conditions. Thus, we could say that winter tires are (more or less) required during winter in Norway. From November 1st (or October 15th in the north of the country), drivers must have studded tires to avoid penalties, and these tires must be removed one week after Easter Monday. | Chains are not required, but can be used during winter. |
| Netherlands | Winter tires are not required. | Chains are not required, but can be used if the roads are covered in snow or freezing rain. |
| Poland | Winter tires are not required. | Not applicable |
| Portugal | Winter tires are not required. | Not applicable |
| Czech Republic | From November 1st to April 1st, snow tires are required when indicated by road signs. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
| Romania | Snow tires are required from November 1st to March 31st
if roads are covered in snow or freezing rain. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
| Serbia | Winter tires are not required. | It is advisable to have chains in the vehicle at all times. |
| Slovakia | Winter tires are not required. | Not applicable |
| Slovenia | Snow tires or chains are required from November 15th to March 15th. All tires must have a minimum of 4-mm tread wear. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. It is advisable to have chains in the vehicle at all times. |
| Sweden | Snow tires with one of the following inscriptions are required: "M&S", "MS", "M.S.", "M+S", "M-s" or "Mud and Snow". All tires must have a minimum of 4-mm tread wear. | Not applicable |
| Switzerland | Winter tires are not required, but are recommended. | Road signs indicate when chains are required. |
These details are for information purposes only and Renault Canada is in no way responsible, contractually or non-contractually.
Information is not meant to take the place of legal documents which should always be consulted.
It is your responsibility to check with the relevant authorities to ensure that you comply with the laws in force in the countries you will be visiting.