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Opel Rekord generations and tyre sizes

Rekord

Rekord Olympia ´53/54

1953 – 1954
Rekord

Rekord Olympia ´54/55 (1. Facelift)

1954 – 1955
Rekord

Rekord Olympia ´55/56 (2. Facelift)

1955 – 1956
Rekord

Rekord Olympia ´56/57 (3. Facelift)

1956 – 1957
Rekord

Rekord P1

1957 – 1962
Rekord

Rekord P2

1960 – 1963
Rekord

Rekord A

1963 – 1965
Petrol40–74 kW (54–101 PS)Manual / Automatic
Rekord

Rekord B

1965 – 1966
Petrol44–74 kW (60–101 PS)Manual / Automatic
Rekord

Rekord C

1966 – 1972
Petrol44–70 kW (60–95 PS)Manual / Automatic
Rekord

D

1972 – 1977
Diesel, Petrol44–74 kW (60–101 PS)Manual
Rekord

E

1977 – 1982
Diesel, Petrol44–81 kW (60–110 PS)Manual
Rekord

Rekord E1

1977 – 1982
Rekord

Rekord E2

1982 – 1986
Rekord

E (1. Facelift)

1982 – 1986
Diesel, Petrol52–85 kW (71–116 PS)Manual

For the Opel Rekord 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 Rekord uses 3 tyre sizes across 14 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 Rekord - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Opel Rekord

Best tyres for Opel Rekord 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 Opel Rekord

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium100%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium150%
3GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium100%
4Kleber KRISALP HP38.97.56.97.88.0Upper-middle100%
5Pirelli WINTER 190 SNOWCONTROL SERIE III8.8----Premium50%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Opel Rekord?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Opel Rekord 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 Rekord?
The Opel Rekord uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 185/70 R14, 175/70 R14.
How many generations does the Opel Rekord have?
The Opel Rekord has 14 generations, from 1953 to 1982.
What is the best budget tyre for Opel Rekord?
The highest-rated budget option for Opel Rekord is the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 with a rating of 8.1/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Opel Rekord?
For wet road performance on Opel Rekord, 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 Rekord?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for Opel Rekord with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 100% of Opel Rekord tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Opel Rekord?
To choose the right tyres for Opel Rekord: 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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