# #WinterTires in the news

October 31, 2026 at 12:40 PM

> Austria Winter Tire Mandate Starts November 1 · ÖAMTC 2026 Winter Tire Test Results Released · ÖAMTC 2026 Winter Tire Test Results Released

[Austria Winter Tire Mandate Starts November 1](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-winter-tire-mandate-starts-november-1-b92371c2>)
*October 31, 2026 at 12:40 PM* - Austria requires winter tires on snow-covered roads from November 1 to April 15, with specific tread depth and equipment rules for safety.

[ÖAMTC 2026 Winter Tire Test Results Released](<https://austriareport.com/article/oamtc-2026-winter-tire-test-results-released-f7a4c0d4>)
*September 25, 2026 at 05:55 PM* - The ÖAMTC evaluates 32 winter tire models, awarding six top ratings while nine fail due to safety and environmental performance issues.

[ÖAMTC 2026 Winter Tire Test Results Released](<https://austriareport.com/article/oamtc-2026-winter-tire-test-results-released-3f6781d7>)
*September 22, 2026 at 02:16 PM* - The ÖAMTC 2026 winter tire test evaluates 32 models, highlighting top performers from Pirelli, Continental, Goodyear, and Michelin.