Kapsen RW501
EU tyre label for every size: 101 sizes of this winter tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Kapsen RW501 is a winter tyre for passenger cars, vans and light trucks. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 101 sizes (101 registrations including load and speed variants), for 13″ to 21″ rims.
Wet grip is rated C–D depending on size, fuel efficiency D–E and external rolling noise 71–75 dB. Every size carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF), the mark for tyres tested in severe snow. 91 registrations are also certified as ice tyres.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale (passenger cars) is 195/65 R15 (Wet grip D · Fuel efficiency D · 72 dB), the weakest 225/45 R18 (Wet grip D · Fuel efficiency E · 72 dB).
On the EU market since May 2021; the earliest production week registered is 01/2024.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other winter and 3PMSF tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (100 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Weakest point: wet grip, where most same-size rivals do as well or better.
What the label means on the road (205/55R16)
Example: the 205/55R16 size, compared with the 839 other winter and 3PMSF tyres registered in this size.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
≈47 m with class D, against ≈41 m for the most common class in this size (C).
Fuel efficiency
Class E vs the typical C: ≈0.34 L/100 km more, about 51 litres more over 15,000 km for a 1,500 kg car.
Rolling noise
72 dB against a median of 72 dB in this size.
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
All 101 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13″ rims | ||||||
| 155/65R13 | 73T | D35% | E25% | 71 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 165R13CC2 | 94/93T | C77% | D97% | 72 dBB93% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| 165/70R13 | 79T | D38% | E25% | 71 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 175/70R13 | 82T | D42% | E24% | 72 dBB1% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 14″ rims | ||||||
| 165/60R14 | 75T | D30% | E15% | 71 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 165/70R14 | 81T | D21% | E17% | 72 dBB1% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 175R14CC2 | 99/98T | C56% | D73% | 72 dBB55% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| 175/65R14 | 82T | D34% | E17% | 72 dBB1% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 175/70R14 | 84T | D32% | E16% | 72 dBB1% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 175/75R14 | 86H | D67% | E22% | 71 dBB78% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 185R14CC2 | 102/100S | C64% | D77% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| 185/60R14 | 82T | D33% | E21% | 72 dBB1% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 185/65R14 | 86T | D38% | E15% | 72 dBB2% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 185/70R14 | 88T | D43% | E14% | 72 dBB2% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 195/60R14 | 86T | D44% | E9% | 72 dBB53% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 15″ rims | ||||||
| 185/60R15 | 84H | D29% | E11% | 72 dBB1% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 185/65R15 | 88H | D30% | E10% | 72 dBB1% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 195/55R15 | 85H | D27% | E14% | 72 dBB56% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 195/60R15 | 88H | D30% | E10% | 72 dBB57% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 195/65R15 | 95T XL | D28% | D55% | 72 dBB54% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 195/70R15CC2 | 104/102R | C63% | D68% | 72 dBB70% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| 205/65R15 | 94H | D33% | E10% | 72 dBB54% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 205/70R15CC2 | 106/104S | C52% | D66% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| LT215/70R15C2 | 98/95T | C– | D– | 72 dBB– | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| LT215/75R15C2 | 100/97T | C58% | D88% | 72 dBB100% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| 225/70R15CC2 | 112/110S | C57% | D49% | 72 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| LT235/75R15C2 | 104/101T | C69% | D76% | 72 dBB100% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| 235/75R15 | 109T XL | D57% | D64% | 72 dBB77% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 16″ rims | ||||||
| 195/60R16 | 89T | D22% | E6% | 72 dBB39% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 205/55R16 | 91H | D25% | E7% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 205/60R16 | 96H XL | D27% | D52% | 72 dBB57% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/55R16 | 97H XL | D24% | D53% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/60R16 | 99H XL | D28% | D48% | 72 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/65R16 | 98H | D31% | D46% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/70R16 | 100T | D27% | D56% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/75R16CC2 | 116/114T | C57% | D45% | 72 dBB76% | 3PMSF | 01/2024 |
| 225/55R16 | 99H XL | D20% | D54% | 72 dBB64% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/60R16 | 98T | D31% | D48% | 72 dBB57% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/70R16 | 107T XL | D41% | D57% | 72 dBB59% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/60R16 | 100T | D23% | D43% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/70R16 | 106T | D45% | D67% | 72 dBB70% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/70R16 | 107T | D44% | D54% | 72 dBB71% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 255/70R16 | 111T | D43% | D59% | 73 dBB73% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 265/70R16 | 112T | D48% | D45% | 73 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 17″ rims | ||||||
| 205/50R17 | 93H XL | D23% | E8% | 72 dBB64% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 205/55R17 | 95H XL | D18% | D42% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/50R17 | 95H XL | D28% | D51% | 72 dBB64% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/55R17 | 94H | D31% | E7% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/60R17 | 96H | D29% | D48% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/65R17 | 99H | D19% | D35% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/45R17 | 94H XL | D26% | E8% | 72 dBB66% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/50R17 | 98H XL | D25% | D50% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/55R17 | 101H XL | D26% | D46% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/60R17 | 99H | D31% | D46% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/65R17 | 102T | D31% | D46% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/50R17 | 100H XL | D38% | D45% | 72 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/55R17 | 103H XL | D24% | D45% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/65R17 | 108T XL | D33% | D43% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/65R17 | 111H XL | D37% | D51% | 72 dBB75% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/70R17 | 110T | D48% | D60% | 72 dBB82% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 265/65R17 | 112T | D39% | D45% | 73 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 285/65R17 | 116T | D37% | D71% | 75 dBB47% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2026 |
| 18″ rims | ||||||
| 215/50R18 | 96H XL | D22% | D47% | 72 dBB55% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 215/55R18 | 95H | D27% | D41% | 72 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/45R18 | 91H | D27% | E6% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/55R18 | 98H | D28% | D39% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/60R18 | 104H XL | D32% | D38% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/40R18 | 95H XL | D22% | D48% | 72 dBB70% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/45R18 | 98H XL | D25% | D45% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/50R18 | 101H XL | D28% | D41% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/55R18 | 100H | D27% | D39% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/60R18 | 107T XL | D30% | D37% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/65R18 | 106T | D42% | D54% | 72 dBB66% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/40R18 | 97H XL | D25% | D52% | 72 dBB66% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/45R18 | 100H XL | D25% | D49% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/50R18 | 104H XL | D34% | D40% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/60R18 | 105H | D47% | D49% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 255/55R18 | 105H | D27% | D38% | 73 dBB54% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 265/60R18 | 114T XL | D33% | D43% | 73 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 285/60R18 | 120H XL | D40% | D51% | 75 dBB35% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 19″ rims | ||||||
| 225/45R19 | 96H XL | D26% | D41% | 72 dBB58% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 225/55R19 | 99H | D26% | D33% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/50R19 | 103T XL | D27% | D33% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/55R19 | 105H XL | D25% | D31% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 235/60R19 | 107T XL | D29% | D44% | 72 dBB68% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/40R19 | 98H XL | D27% | D37% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/45R19 | 102H XL | D28% | D32% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 245/55R19 | 103H | D45% | D48% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 255/40R19 | 100H XL | D20% | D34% | 73 dBB54% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 255/45R19 | 104H XL | D27% | D29% | 73 dBB50% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 255/50R19 | 107H XL | D27% | D33% | 73 dBB48% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 255/55R19 | 111H XL | D34% | D38% | 73 dBB56% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 265/50R19 | 110H XL | D42% | D26% | 73 dBB47% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 265/55R19 | 113H XL | D42% | D40% | 73 dBB54% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2026 |
| 20″ rims | ||||||
| 255/45R20 | 105H XL | D27% | D32% | 73 dBB49% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2026 |
| 255/50R20 | 109H XL | D36% | D32% | 73 dBB55% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 265/55R20 | 109H | D59% | D47% | 73 dBB66% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2026 |
| 275/45R20 | 110H XL | D31% | D29% | 73 dBB59% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2024 |
| 275/60R20 | 119H XL | D35% | D51% | 73 dBB64% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2026 |
| 21″ rims | ||||||
| 265/45R21 | 108H XL | D38% | D33% | 73 dBB51% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2026 |
| 275/50R21 | 113H XL | D50% | D36% | 73 dBB60% | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 01/2026 |
Best-labelled winter and 3PMSF tyres in 205/55R16
Other tyres on sale in the same size, sorted by wet grip, then noise, then fuel efficiency.
All tyres in 205/55 R16, ranked by label →
- Sailun Ice BLAZER Alpine²A C 68 dB
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005A C 71 dB
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 DriveguardA C 71 dB
- Kumho WP52+A C 72 dB
- Delinte AW6A C 72 dB
- Roadhog RGAS02A C 72 dB
Questions
Is the Kapsen RW501 a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 71 dB to 75 dB (median 72 dB). In 8% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Kapsen RW501 in the wet?
Its wet grip class is C–D. In 1% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Kapsen RW501 suitable for snow?
101 of 101 registrations carry the 3PMSF symbol, which means the tyre passed the EU severe-snow test. Check the exact size in the table.
When was the Kapsen RW501 launched?
It has been on the EU market since May 2021. The earliest production week in its registrations is 01/2024; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 101 registrations, data as of 23 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 94 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.