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The Meaning of the M+S Mark on Tyres

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In this video, find out what the M+S mark on tyres means: if your priority is safety on snow and ice and quick braking in slippery conditions, you should know that M+S stands for "MUD+SNOW", indicating that the tread and materials used are designed to provide optimal performance on snow and mud compared to standard tyres (i.e., summer tyres). This symbol appears on all winter tyres, but on its own, it does not identify a true winter tyre. The actual identification of a winter tyre is the 3PMSF (3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake) symbol, which represents a mountain with three peaks and a snowflake. Typically, a tyre with only the M+S symbol is classified as an "all season" tyre.

Updated on 2 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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