Tyre size
Best 185/70 R13 tyres
Picked for the car that run 185/70 R13 from the factory, ranked by independent test results and set for the most demanding of them, so every pick suits every car here.
- width
- 185 mm
- sidewall
- 130 mm
- diameter
- 589 mm
- rim
- 13 in
Best tyres in 185/70 R13
Best overall
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Grand touring · Premium · fit 85
Best in the wet
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Grand touring · Premium · fit 75
Best performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Most dry grip and steering response for spirited roads.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 86
Best value
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Grand touring · Value · fit 55
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 185/70 R13 when the retailer stocks it, or the tyre’s page when it doesn’t. Match or beat the load index and speed rating on your placard.
Cars on 185/70 R13 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (AE86) | 185/70 R13 · GT-APEX 13in | Grand touring |
The picks above are grand touring tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
185/70 R13 questions
What are the best 185/70 R13 tyres?
For the cars that use 185/70 R13 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Continental PremiumContact 7, a grand touring tyre. Best in the wet: Michelin Primacy 4+. Best performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Best value: Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Which cars use 185/70 R13 tyres?
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (AE86). Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 185/70 R13 tyre?
About 589 mm (23.2 in) tall overall, 185 mm wide, with a 130 mm sidewall, on an 13-inch rim.