For my Toyota Yaris IV Hybrid with nearly new summer tyres after 2,700 km, reported as 205/45 R17 84, should I choose all-season or winter tyres? I drive normally on departmental roads without steep gradients in the Vosges, France. What does the Loi Montagne require, and what budget should I plan?

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I would keep your nearly new summer tyres for summer and choose four winter tyres if you regularly need to drive on snowy Vosges roads. Good winter tyres generally offer an advantage on snow and slush. All-season tyres are a reasonable alternative for moderate mileage if you can postpone journeys during difficult winter weather. In France’s designated mountain zones, from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, you must either fit four 3PMSF-marked tyres or carry suitable chains or snow socks for at least two driven wheels. All-season tyres need the 3PMSF marking to qualify under the tyre option; check the prefectural lists of communes for your routes. For budgeting, request fitted quotes for both options, including seasonal changes and storage for the winter set. All-season tyres can avoid those recurring costs. Before ordering, I recommend asking Toyota to confirm the full tyre specification. Check chains or snow socks for wheel-size compatibility and clearance; an exact fitment cannot be approved from the supplied evidence.