Used as fast road mostly there isn't much that comes close in the size. decent grip even in negative temperatures. More progressive wet grip than other contenders such as ar-1 and NS2R or the Hankook v205
205/60 R13 Tires
Everything we know about the 205/60 R13 tire size: 7 owner reviews covering 83,500 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 7owner reviews
- 83,500 milescovered on them
- 21tires made in this size
205/60 R13 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 205/60 R13 rather than a range across a model. 8 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 86 (up to 530 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), T (190 km/h).
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 205/60 R13 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Fortuna Ecoplus HP Summer 4.9
- Superia Ecoblue HP Summer 4.7
- Atlas Green HP Summer 4.1
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. 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 205/60 R13 mean?
A 205/60 R13 tire is 205 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (123 mm) tall, and it fits a 13 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 576 mm.
| Section width | 205 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 123 mm |
| Rim diameter | 13" (330 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 576 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,810 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 552 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 889 |
Also written as
205/60R13 205/60 ZR13 205-60-13 205 60 13
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 205/60 R13 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Every tire reviewed in 205/60 R13
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 5 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo R888 R | Summer | 74% | 2 | 7,500 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 21 tires are made in 205/60 R13. Browse every 205/60 R13 tire →
What drivers say about their 205/60 R13 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Great In all weather's, what a tire. Apparently doesn't like really cold weather.. May crack.. Never seen it tho.
I have these tires fitted to my kit car weighing 650 kgs and I find they give excellent grip in the dry and a little less in the wet and I don't find them noisy and would recommend them
I really don't understand why someone rate this tire so bad ?!
So far this was the best tire I had for rain driving. Good response and
if drifting on the Nürburgring Nordschleife the car was very stable in the rain. It breaks good, corners good in the dry and in the rain.
Last very long!
you have to drive this tire with a little bit less pressure than others. but if you do that, the tire performs well.
As a race driver I can say: This is a great tire for everyday driving and makes fun even on the Racetrack.
In my opinion, it can be compared with Conti Sport Contact 3 or Michelin Pilot Sport.
The overall performance is great! Best tire for the money. If you want something better, than pay twice the price!
So far this was the best tire I had for rain driving. Good response and
if drifting on the Nürburgring Nordschleife the car was very stable in the rain. It breaks good, corners good in the dry and in the rain.
Last very long!
you have to drive this tire with a little bit less pressure than others. but if you do that, the tire performs well.
As a race driver I can say: This is a great tire for everyday driving and makes fun even on the Racetrack.
In my opinion, it can be compared with Conti Sport Contact 3 or Michelin Pilot Sport.
The overall performance is great! Best tire for the money. If you want something better, than pay twice the price!
Only tire I could find with period RWL in a size to fit my weekend driver - 1980 Ford Escort RS2000. Good dry grip and turn in, lacking in grip at speed in the wet but always remains predictable. Given the limitations imposed by remaining with 'period' RWL styling for the car these are on par with any RWL tire in the same size I have had fitted to this car over the 22 years I have owned it, such as Bridgestone Eager SF330, Yokohama Y352, Road Hugger Radial GT, etc.
I have a modified Toyota A10 which produces 350hp. I have used 8sets of Apolo Acelere 205/60/13 tires. I have burnt many tires and I have done the same to these apolo ones too. But as I experienced they are nothing less than Hankook tires. I have another supercharged Toyota A10 for which I have used Apolos too and I have not even run flat since 3 years ago.
Nothing happened to my tires until I completely finished four of them.
I also do a lot of road trips, but have not faced any problem with these tires. However, I use N2 to fill the tires.
I also have a ford festiva which has apolos too. 185/60/13. nothing has happened yet.
Many people complain about these tires but I really have not seen any thing bad in them.
The treadwear is also not mentioned on the tire or its label, which I think is a cheat on the customer, but I guess its around 320.
Nothing happened to my tires until I completely finished four of them.
I also do a lot of road trips, but have not faced any problem with these tires. However, I use N2 to fill the tires.
I also have a ford festiva which has apolos too. 185/60/13. nothing has happened yet.
Many people complain about these tires but I really have not seen any thing bad in them.
The treadwear is also not mentioned on the tire or its label, which I think is a cheat on the customer, but I guess its around 320.
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