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Opel Kadett generations and tyre sizes

Kadett

Kadett A

1962 – 1965
Petrol29–35 kW (39–48 PS)Manual
/ R
Kadett

Kadett B

1965 – 1973
Petrol33–55 kW (45–75 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R
Kadett

C

1973 – 1977
Petrol29–77 kW (39–105 PS)Manual
/ R175/70 R13
Kadett

C (1. Facelift)

1977 – 1979
Petrol29–85 kW (39–116 PS)Manual
/ R175/70 R13
Kadett

D

1979 – 1984
Petrol, Diesel39–85 kW (53–116 PS)Manual
/ R185/60 R14
Kadett

Kadett E

1984 – 1989
Diesel, Petrol40–110 kW (54–150 PS)Manual
/ R175/70 R13175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14
Kadett

E (1. Facelift)

1989 – 1993
Diesel, Petrol42–110 kW (57–150 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R175/70 R13175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14185/55 R15

For the Opel Kadett in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The Opel Kadett uses 6 tyre sizes across 7 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

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

Winter tyres for Opel Kadett - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Opel Kadett

Best tyres for Opel Kadett by category

Best for dry
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best budget
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
8.2/10
Best overall
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for Opel Kadett

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium100%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium140%
3GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium140%
4Kleber KRISALP HP38.97.56.97.88.0Upper-middle80%
5BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 28.77.27.48.38.1Upper-middle80%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Opel Kadett?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Opel Kadett are: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), GoodYear UltraGrip 9 (8.9/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Opel Kadett?
The Opel Kadett uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 175/70 R13, 185/60 R14, 175/65 R14, 185/65 R14, 185/55 R15.
How many generations does the Opel Kadett have?
The Opel Kadett has 7 generations, from 1962 to 1989.
What is the best budget tyre for Opel Kadett?
The highest-rated budget option for Opel Kadett is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 with a rating of 8.2/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Opel Kadett?
For wet road performance on Opel Kadett, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 good for Opel Kadett?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for Opel Kadett with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 100% of Opel Kadett tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Opel Kadett?
To choose the right tyres for Opel Kadett: 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.

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