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CITROËN C5 generations and tyre sizes

C5

1.Generation

2001 – 2004
Diesel, Petrol79–152 kW (107–207 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/65 R15205/55 R16215/55 R16215/65 R16225/50 R16225/55 R16225/45 R17235/50 R17235/40 R18
C5

1.Generation (1. Facelift)

2004 – 2008
Diesel, Petrol80–152 kW (109–207 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/65 R15205/55 R16215/55 R16215/65 R16225/50 R16225/55 R16225/45 R17235/45 R17235/50 R17235/40 R18
C5 2.Generation

2.Generation

2008 – 2010
Diesel, Petrol80–177 kW (109–241 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/65 R15215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/50 R16225/60 R16215/55 R17225/45 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17235/50 R17245/50 R17215/50 R18225/50 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/45 R18255/40 R18245/40 R19255/35 R19245/35 R20255/35 R20265/30 R20
C5 2.Generation (1. Facelift)

2.Generation (1. Facelift)

2010 – 2017
Diesel, Petrol82–177 kW (111–241 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/60 R16225/55 R17245/45 R18

For the CITROËN C5 in 2026, the top-rated tyres are Continental SportContact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The CITROËN C5 uses 26 tyre sizes across 4 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

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Tyres for CITROËN C5 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Matching tyres for CITROËN C5

Frequently asked questions

What are the best tyres for CITROËN C5?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated tyres for CITROËN C5 are: Continental SportContact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (9.9/10), Continental Premiumcontact 7 (9.8/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit CITROËN C5?
The CITROËN C5 uses the following tyre sizes: 195/65 R15, 205/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 215/55 R16, 215/65 R16, 225/50 R16, 225/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 235/50 R17, 235/40 R18, 235/45 R17, 215/60 R16, 225/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 225/55 R17, 245/50 R17, 215/50 R18, 225/50 R18, 235/45 R18, 245/45 R18, 255/40 R18, 245/40 R19, 255/35 R19, 245/35 R20, 255/35 R20, 265/30 R20.
How many generations does the CITROËN C5 have?
The CITROËN C5 has 4 generations, from 2001 to 2010.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for CITROËN C5?
For wet road performance on CITROËN C5, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Continental SportContact 7 good for CITROËN C5?
Yes, the Continental SportContact 7 is the top-rated tyre for CITROËN C5 with a rating of 10.0/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 50% of CITROËN C5 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for CITROËN C5?
To choose the right tyres for CITROËN C5: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.
What is the difference between summer and winter tyres for CITROËN C5?
Summer tyres are optimized for warm temperatures (above 7 degrees C) with better dry and wet grip. Winter tyres use softer compounds and deeper treads for cold conditions, snow and ice. All-season tyres offer a compromise but do not match specialists in extreme conditions. Choose based on your climate and driving needs.

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