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VW up! generations and tyre sizes

up! up! 1. Generation

up! 1. GenerationElectric

2011 – 2016
Petrol, CNG, Electric44–60 kW (60–82 PS)Manual / Automatic
165/70 R14165/65 R15185/55 R15185/50 R16185/55 R16195/40 R17
up! up! 1. Generation (1. Facelift)

up! 1. Generation (1. Facelift)Electric

2016 – 2023
Petrol, CNG, Erdgas / Super, Electric44–85 kW (60–116 PS)Manual / Automatic134–258 km Range
165/80 R13165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14165/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/50 R16195/40 R17

EV tyres

For electric cars we recommend EV-specific tyres with low rolling resistance and reinforced load rating to protect range and handle instant torque.

Continental

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Winter
9.9Nokian

Nokian Seasonproof 2

All Season
9.6Bridgestone

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Winter
9.2Michelin

Michelin CrossClimate 2

All Season
9.2Falken

Falken e.Ziex

Summer
8.9Barum

Barum Polaris 6

Winter
8.3
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For the VW up! 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 VW up! uses 10 tyre sizes across 2 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 VW up! - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for VW up!

Best tyres for VW up! 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
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
8.1/10
Best overall
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for VW up!

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium90%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium140%
3GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium130%
4Kleber KRISALP HP38.97.56.97.88.0Upper-middle70%
5BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 28.77.27.48.38.1Upper-middle70%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for VW up!?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for VW up! 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 VW up!?
The VW up! uses the following tyre sizes: 165/70 R14, 165/65 R15, 185/55 R15, 185/50 R16, 185/55 R16, 195/40 R17, 165/80 R13, 175/65 R14, 175/70 R14, 185/60 R15.
How many generations does the VW up! have?
The VW up! has 2 generations, from 2011 to 2016.
What is the best budget tyre for VW up!?
The highest-rated budget option for VW up! is the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 with a rating of 8.1/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for VW up!?
For wet road performance on VW up!, 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 VW up!?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for VW up! with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 90% of VW up! tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for VW up!?
To choose the right tyres for VW up!: 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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