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165/55 R14 Tires

Everything we know about the 165/55 R14 tire size: 10 owner reviews covering 105,500 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 105,500 milescovered on them
  • 33tires made in this size
165/55 R14 To scale, mm
Ø 537 165 91 14" 91

165/55 R14 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 165/55 R14 rather than a range across a model. 23 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 72 (up to 355 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 1 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

67dB Quietest tires

The quietest 165/55 R14 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:

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 165/55 R14 mean?

A 165/55 R14 tire is 165 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (91 mm) tall, and it fits a 14 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 537 mm.

Section width165 mm
Sidewall height91 mm
Rim diameter14" (356 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 537 mm
Circumference≈ 1,687 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 593
Revolutions per mile≈ 954

Also written as

165/55R14 165/55 ZR14 165-55-14 165 55 14

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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What cars use 165/55 R14 tires?

The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.

Ford Focus MK3 1 reviews in this size Hyundai I10 1 reviews in this size Daihatsu Charade 1 reviews in this size Toyota AYGO 1 reviews in this size Daihatsu Perodua Axia 1 reviews in this size Fiat 1.2 16V 1 reviews in this size Daihatsu Perodua Kelisa 1 reviews in this size Daihatsu Perodua Viva 1.0 sx Twin Turbo 1 reviews in this size

Every tire reviewed in 165/55 R14

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 8 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 Summer 82% 2 14,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 33 tires are made in 165/55 R14. Browse every 165/55 R14 tire →

What drivers say about their 165/55 R14 tires

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

86%
Deestone Vincente R203 165/55 R14 Daihatsu Perodua Viva 1.0 sx Twin Turbo 40,000 miles January 26, 2024
Good quality tires. Grips okay wet and dry and provides a great range when it comes to handling. There is still some hydroplaning/skidding when driving over water puddles during rain if you're doing 90km/h, which is typically normal isn't it? But nothing too bad that will cause an accident and totally manageable. Just remember not to overinflate the tires. Keep it within the specified range prescribed by the auto manufacturers and the range printed on the tire itself. Very important.

Recently changed 4 tires on a FF car and I'm sure that these tires are good. Btw I drive for a living, was in logistics and passenger service and was a professional driver and still one.

Overall, good. Good price and quality. Totally recommended to buy if you're looking to drive rough in Asia. Cheers
83%
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 165/55 R14 Daihatsu Perodua Kelisa 24,000 miles September 20, 2021
Been on 2nd set of these wonderful tires on my small city ride. Very comfort and silent drive among city lanes, no issue for most condition from dry to wet roads. Don't expect high performance, but normal driving should suit most people with decent comfort and performance. Lasted around 40,000km with average driving style which is good for me.
86%
Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 165/55 R14 14,000 miles February 8, 2017
One of the best tires I've used for this size.. can't go wrong with these babies.. sad to say malaysia doesn't use these tires anymore
53%
Point S Summerstar 2 165/55 R14 Toyota AYGO 4,000 miles June 24, 2016
These tires are fitted on my Toyota Aygo 2009 model in the 165/55/14 size on steel rims. I will replace them with better eco tires (maybe allseason tires) when they are done.

Grips pretty ok in the dry (pretty soft sidewall), but is terrible in the wet. Wheelspin off the line in wet conditions and prone to aquaplaning. So lowering speed and better anticipation is the best way to counteract this.

Fairly loud regarding road noise, but the Aygo is also badly insulated, so therefore a 6 instead of a 5 regarding score. Will not recommend except if you are on a very tight budget. But then it would probably be better to buy second hand A-grade tires then these.
77%
Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 165/55 R14 March 26, 2016
Only michelin tire available for this size other than Falken and Goodyear tires
Much more grip compared to other tires I've used event hough it's expensive in malaysia
But it's worth while getting them if you're a fast driver.. quite similar to pilot sports 3

Sure to buy them again in future
80%
Toyo TEO plus 165/55 R14 Daihatsu Charade 2,000 miles November 12, 2013
predictable, good dry and wet grip among the comfort tires. The best thing is quietness and comfort. It takes a few days to get use to the softness (slightly lack of road feedback), once familiar with the characteristic, can start to push the car and do power slides.
21%
Kumho Solus KH17 165/55 R14 Hyundai I10 9,000 miles March 15, 2012
These tires are DANGROUS! - I purchased an i10 brand new fitted with these tires. After just 9000 miles they had worn through to the raylon cords (the steel had been worn through). Tracking had been checked when I had complained about poor handaling / poor fuel consumption etc.. when it was just a few months old.

Both front tires had worn on the inner most edge (as if the toe out was wildly out of spec), You could not see the potentialy fatal problem unless you layed in in front of the car and looked from under it! The tire Technician who replaced them (after he stopped laughing) said that the tires had gone out of shape due to the fact they were just "rubish" Tires and said I was unbelievably lucky that I hadnt had a blow out! the car is driven by my wife and doesnt get thrashed (the 1.2 engine couldnt pull the skin off of a rice pudding anyway).

Since changing them, handaling has vastly improved and after aproximately 10,000 more miles the replacements still have 5mm left on them and are wearing evenly across the tread. Fuel consumption has also greatly improved!

I cant believe Hyundai would fit such bad tires on a new Car - what else have they economised on?
89%
Firestone TZ200 165/55 R14 Ford Focus MK3 August 12, 2008
an amazing tire, fantastic for money, offers far better quality than tires more than 50% more expensive.
definately a must for a keen driver on a budget

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