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205/70 R13 Tyres

Everything we know about the 205/70 R13 tyre size: 1 owner reviews covering 5,000 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 5,000 milescovered on them
  • 3tyres made in this size
205/70 R13 To scale, mm
Ø 617 205 144 13" 144

205/70 R13 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 205/70 R13 rather than a range across a model. 1 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 91 (up to 615 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h).

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

70dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 205/70 R13 tyres are labelled at 70 dB external noise:

Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.

What does 205/70 R13 mean?

A 205/70 R13 tyre is 205 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (144 mm) tall, and it fits a 13 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 617 mm.

205/70 R13 nominal dimensions
Section width205 mm
Sidewall height144 mm
Rim diameter13" (330 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 617 mm
Circumference≈ 1,939 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 516
Revolutions per mile≈ 830

Also written as

205/70R13 205/70 ZR13 205-70-13 205 70 13

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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What cars use 205/70 R13 tyres?

The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.

What drivers say about their 205/70 R13 tyres

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

86%
Falken ZE912 205/70 R13 Opel Astra 1.4 5,000 miles June 26, 2016
Got these tyres becouse there aren't many other options in this dimension. And boy, am I happy I chose these.
I do long trips with a classic car, and after 14 years of ownership, these tyres really brought out the best out of it. My primary concern is braking distance in both dry and wet conditions and they do both really well. I dont usually push the car to the limit, but when I do, i feel completely confident, even when fully loaded. The non-power assisted steering feels so much smoother and lighter than before, despite tires being a bit wider than original; the feedback information is superb, youi really feel the car and it just fills you with confidence. Even economy has improved a little bit over long distances on motorways.
Therre's no sign of wear yet after 5 or 6K miles, no bubbles or cracks either; but it's not a daily ride anyway, even though I expect them to last until they are too old.
I just really hope they'll still be available in this dimension when the time comes; Id definitely buy again. Plus they look good as well :)

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Where this data comes from

Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.

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