Ordered a set of 4 Nankang Econex NA-1 165/70 R12 T (77) tires for a Nidsan Figaro in March 2023 from Black Circles. After 7,000 miles all 4 tires have cracked in the treads and I have just files a warranty claim with Black Circles regarding this
165/70 R12 Tires
Everything we know about the 165/70 R12 tire size: 1 owner reviews covering 0 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 1owner reviews
- 0 milescovered on them
- 24tires made in this size
165/70 R12 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 165/70 R12 rather than a range across a model. 20 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 77 (up to 412 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h). 1 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 165/70 R12 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Arivo Premio Arzero Summer 3.7
- Zeetex ZT2000 Summer
- i-Link L Grip 55 Summer
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
What does 165/70 R12 mean?
A 165/70 R12 tire is 165 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (116 mm) tall, and it fits a 12 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 536 mm.
| Section width | 165 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 116 mm |
| Rim diameter | 12" (305 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 536 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,683 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 594 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 956 |
Also written as
165/70R12 165/70 ZR12 165-70-12 165 70 12
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 165/70 R12 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
What drivers say about their 165/70 R12 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.