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Rover (Austin) Metro generations and tyre sizes

(Austin) Metro

1.Generation

1981 – 1991
Petrol33–66 kW (45–90 PS)Manual

For the Rover (Austin) Metro in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10) and Nokian WR D4 (rated 8.6/10). The Rover (Austin) Metro uses 4 tyre sizes across 1 generations. The Continental WinterContact TS 860 excels in Wet performance while the Nokian WR D4 stands out in Snow performance. 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 Rover (Austin) Metro - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Rover (Austin) Metro

Best tyres for Rover (Austin) Metro by category

Best for dry
Continental WinterContact TS 860
8.6/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 860
8.1/10
Best for noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
7.9/10
Best for snow
Nokian WR D4
9.4/10
Best budget
Barum Polaris 3
7.7/10
Best overall
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for Rover (Austin) Metro

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium66%
2Nokian WR D48.67.38.27.07.3Upper-middle66%
3Hankook Winter i*cept RS W4428.1----Upper-middle100%
4Falken EuroWinter HS018.07.87.47.87.7Upper-middle100%
5Barum Polaris 37.7----Budget66%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Rover (Austin) Metro?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Rover (Austin) Metro are: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), Nokian WR D4 (8.6/10), Hankook Winter i*cept RS W442 (8.1/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Rover (Austin) Metro?
The Rover (Austin) Metro uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 155/70 R12, 155/70 R13, 165/70 R13.
How many generations does the Rover (Austin) Metro have?
The Rover (Austin) Metro has 1 generations, from 1981 to 1981.
What is the best budget tyre for Rover (Austin) Metro?
The highest-rated budget option for Rover (Austin) Metro is the Barum Polaris 3 with a rating of 7.7/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Rover (Austin) Metro?
For wet road performance on Rover (Austin) Metro, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Falken EuroWinter HS01 (7.8/10).
Are Continental WinterContact TS 860 good for Rover (Austin) Metro?
Yes, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 is the top-rated tyre for Rover (Austin) Metro with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 66% of Rover (Austin) Metro tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Rover (Austin) Metro?
To choose the right tyres for Rover (Austin) Metro: 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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