145/80 R13 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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Viking WinTech
Affordable tire that is good on snow, but has very limited wet grip.
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- Poor handling on the wet
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- Longer braking distance on wet roads
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
19 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
25 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2019 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Recommended |
41 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
Barum Polaris 5
The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.
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- Poor handling on the wet
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Longer braking distance on wet roads
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
26 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
14 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Sufficient |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
15 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
10 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
21 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
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- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Poor handling on dry roads
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
19 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
145/80 R13 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Barum Polaris 5
57%
2.
Viking WinTech
42%
Wet
1.
Barum Polaris 5
41%
2.
Viking WinTech
32%
Snow
1.
Barum Polaris 5
61%
2.
Viking WinTech
46%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 5
55%
2.
Viking WinTech
40%
Economy
1.
Barum Polaris 5
77%
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145/80 R13 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are tyre models available, which can be compared to 325/30 R21, 155/60 R15, 155/65 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 80 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 80% of the tyre width (145mm), which means the sidewall height has 116 mm. The wheel diameter is R13, which means it fits to a 13 inch/330.2mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is mm, which is very similar to 235/70 R16(2310.33 mm), 160/60 R14(1720.34 mm), 245/40 R17(1972.29 mm), 165/65 R14(1791.02 mm), 245/45 R20(2288.65 mm), 175/60 R14(1776.88 mm), 245/70 R17(2434.11 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 145/80 R13: Q(160km/h), T(190km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 75.
