If I remember correctly, I changed them in the winter of 2023 after 6 years (I only used them in winter) and they covered about 35,000 km without significant wear.....the best winter tires
175/65 R14 Tires
Everything we know about the 175/65 R14 tire size: 8 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 376 owner reviews covering 5,841,030 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 376owner reviews
- 5,841,030 milescovered on them
- 8tests in this size
- 755tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Uniroyal RainExpert 8.9 Current version: Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | 90% from 5 reviews | Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun 8.8 2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14 |
| Winter | Continental WinterContact TS 800 8 Current version: Continental WinterContact TS 870 | 92% from 7 reviews | Continental WinterContact TS 860 9.2 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 |
| All Season | Michelin CrossClimate 9.3 Current version: Michelin CrossClimate 3 | 85% from 5 reviews | Nexen N Blue 4 Season 8.2 2018 ADAC All Season Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 175/65 R14; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 175/65 R14
Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 175/65 R14 - 8 in total, newest first.
Winter tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 12 |
| 2014 | 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 | Continental WinterContact TS 850 | 14 |
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 ADAC All Season Tire Test | Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 9 |
| 2012 | 2012 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons | 10 |
| 2009 | 2009 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | - | - |
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14 | Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun | 14 |
| 2014 | 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tire Test | Continental Eco Contact 5 | 16 |
| 2011 | 2011 European Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14 | Continental Premium Contact 2 | 15 |
The best rated 175/65 R14 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 175/65 R14 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tires
The highest rated Summer tire in 175/65 R14 is the Uniroyal RainExpert - 90% from 5 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Uniroyal RainExpert
Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5
|
90% | 5 | 24,000 miles | 8.9 |
| 2 |
Lassa Greenways
|
89% | 5 | 52,900 miles | 7.9 |
| 3 |
Maxxis MA P5 Mecotra
|
91% | 3 | 20,000 miles | - |
| 4 |
Michelin Energy Saver
Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4
|
84% | 11 | 266,500 miles | 7.3 |
| 5 |
Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun
|
85% | 7 | 67,869 miles | 7.7 |
| 6 |
Michelin Energy Saver+
Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4
|
85% | 7 | 140,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 7 |
Continental Premium Contact 5
Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7
|
83% | 8 | 73,500 miles | 7.8 |
| 8 |
Kumho Ecowing ES31
|
86% | 3 | 38,500 miles | 7.5 |
| 9 |
Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun
Replaced by Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun
|
83% | 4 | 103,000 miles | 8.8 |
| 10 |
Pirelli CINTURATO P1
|
84% | 3 | 5,100 miles | 7.6 |
| 11 |
Continental Eco Contact 3
Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7
|
80% | 9 | 157,000 miles | 7.9 |
| 12 |
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
|
81% | 5 | 115,800 miles | 7.6 |
| 13 |
Fulda EcoControl
|
77% | 3 | 90,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 14 |
Toyo NanoEnergy 3
|
77% | 3 | 37,000 miles | 7.9 |
| 15 |
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
|
75% | 5 | 43,010 miles | 6.4 |
| 16 |
Bridgestone B250
|
73% | 3 | 101,300 miles | 6.2 |
| 17 |
Firestone Multihawk
Replaced by Firestone Multihawk 2
|
71% | 3 | 81,000 miles | 7.9 |
| 18 |
Dunlop StreetResponse 2
|
71% | 4 | 40,500 miles | 8.2 |
| 19 |
Hankook OPTIMO K715
|
66% | 3 | 47,000 miles | 7.2 |
| 20 |
Continental Eco Contact 5
Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7
|
65% | 6 | 28,250 miles | 7.7 |
| 21 |
Continental ComfortContact CC6
|
66% | 8 | 185,269 miles | 7.5 |
| 22 |
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco
Replaced by Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
|
57% | 3 | 31,000 miles | 7.2 |
| 23 |
Avon ZT5
Replaced by Avon ZT7
|
60% | 6 | 53,012 miles | 7.1 |
| 24 |
Sava PERFECTA
|
54% | 6 | 71,000 miles | 5.8 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
Winter tires
The highest rated Winter tire in 175/65 R14 is the Continental WinterContact TS 800 - 92% from 7 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Continental WinterContact TS 800
Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870
|
92% | 7 | 170,000 miles | 8 |
| 2 |
Nokian WRG2
Replaced by Nokian Remedy WRG5
|
92% | 3 | 19,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 3 |
Vredestein Snowtrac 3
Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5
|
91% | 3 | 79,839 miles | 8.2 |
| 4 |
Goodyear UltraGrip 8
Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
|
90% | 3 | 17,000 miles | 8 |
| 5 |
Nokian WR D4
Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2
|
86% | 4 | 141,846 miles | 8.5 |
| 6 |
Hankook Winter i cept RS2
Replaced by Hankook Winter I cept RS3
|
87% | 3 | 15,500 miles | 9 |
| 7 |
Sava Eskimo S3
|
83% | 4 | 125,000 miles | 6.5 |
| 8 |
Debica Frigo 2
|
65% | 3 | 38,000 miles | 6.8 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 175/65 R14 is the Michelin CrossClimate - 85% from 5 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin CrossClimate
Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
85% | 5 | 69,034 miles | 9.3 |
| 2 |
Michelin CrossClimate+
Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
76% | 3 | 72,382 miles | 9.4 |
| 3 |
Goodyear GT3
|
74% | 3 | 64,000 miles | 6.1 |
| 4 |
Goodyear GT2
Replaced by Goodyear GT3
|
71% | 6 | 156,100 miles | 7.1 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
175/65 R14 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 175/65 R14 rather than a range across a model. 537 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 82 (up to 475 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 312 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
24 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Winter 9.3
- Nokian WetProof Summer 8.9
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Winter 8.9
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
- Continental UltraContact Summer 8.5
- Sailun Atrezzo 4Seasons Ultra All Season 8.5
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 6 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Summer 8.3
- Nexen N Blue S Summer 8.1
- Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 Summer 7.6
- Nexen N Blue HD Plus Summer 7.6
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
- Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 Summer 7.2
65dB Quietest tires
The quietest 175/65 R14 tires are labelled at 65 dB external noise:
- Nokian WetProof Summer 8.9
- Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 Summer 7.6
- Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco Summer 7.2
- Nexen Roadian CT8 Summer 7.1
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.
How long do 175/65 R14 tires last?
Across 56 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 30,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 20,000 miles and 35,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 175/65 R14 mean?
A 175/65 R14 tire is 175 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (114 mm) tall, and it fits a 14 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 583 mm.
| Section width | 175 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 114 mm |
| Rim diameter | 14" (356 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 583 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,832 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 546 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 879 |
Also written as
175/65R14 175/65 ZR14 175-65-14 175 65 14
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 175/65 R14 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Toyota Yaris
33 reviews in this size
Ford Fiesta
33 reviews in this size
Hyundai Getz
23 reviews in this size
Toyota Corolla
17 reviews in this size
Hyundai I10
11 reviews in this size
Peugeot 206 1.4 75hp
9 reviews in this size
Daihatsu Perodua Myvi
8 reviews in this size
Opel Corsa C
7 reviews in this size
Honda Fit (Jazz)
7 reviews in this size
Citroën C3
7 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 175/65 R14
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 118 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 84% | 11 | 266,500 miles |
| Continental Eco Contact 3 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 80% | 9 | 157,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 5 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 83% | 8 | 73,500 miles |
| Continental ComfortContact CC6 | Summer | 66% | 8 | 185,269 miles |
| Continental WinterContact TS 800 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Winter | 92% | 7 | 170,000 miles |
| Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun | Summer | 85% | 7 | 67,869 miles |
| Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 85% | 7 | 140,000 miles |
| Goodyear GT2 Replaced by Goodyear GT3 | All Season | 71% | 6 | 156,100 miles |
| Continental Eco Contact 5 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 65% | 6 | 28,250 miles |
| Avon ZT5 Replaced by Avon ZT7 | Summer | 60% | 6 | 53,012 miles |
| Sava PERFECTA | Summer | 54% | 6 | 71,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | Summer | 90% | 5 | 24,000 miles |
| Lassa Greenways | Summer | 89% | 5 | 52,900 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 85% | 5 | 69,034 miles |
| Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde | Summer | 81% | 5 | 115,800 miles |
| Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Summer | 75% | 5 | 43,010 miles |
| Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winter | 86% | 4 | 141,846 miles |
| Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun Replaced by Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun | Summer | 83% | 4 | 103,000 miles |
| Sava Eskimo S3 | Winter | 83% | 4 | 125,000 miles |
| Dunlop StreetResponse 2 | Summer | 71% | 4 | 40,500 miles |
| Nokian WRG2 Replaced by Nokian Remedy WRG5 | Winter | 92% | 3 | 19,000 miles |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | Winter | 91% | 3 | 79,839 miles |
| Maxxis MA P5 Mecotra | Summer | 91% | 3 | 20,000 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | Winter | 90% | 3 | 17,000 miles |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS2 Replaced by Hankook Winter I cept RS3 | Winter | 87% | 3 | 15,500 miles |
| Kumho Ecowing ES31 | Summer | 86% | 3 | 38,500 miles |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P1 | Summer | 84% | 3 | 5,100 miles |
| Fulda EcoControl | Summer | 77% | 3 | 90,000 miles |
| Toyo NanoEnergy 3 | Summer | 77% | 3 | 37,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 76% | 3 | 72,382 miles |
| Goodyear GT3 | All Season | 74% | 3 | 64,000 miles |
| Bridgestone B250 | Summer | 73% | 3 | 101,300 miles |
| Firestone Multihawk Replaced by Firestone Multihawk 2 | Summer | 71% | 3 | 81,000 miles |
| Hankook OPTIMO K715 | Summer | 66% | 3 | 47,000 miles |
| Debica Frigo 2 | Winter | 65% | 3 | 38,000 miles |
| Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco Replaced by Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Summer | 57% | 3 | 31,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact 2 | Summer | 97% | 2 | 4,720 miles |
| GT Radial WinterPro2 Replaced by GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo | Winter | 97% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | Winter | 96% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Winter | 96% | 2 | 7,000 miles |
| Michelin Alpin A4 Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 | Winter | 93% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| BFGoodrich gGrip Replaced by BFGoodrich Advantage | Summer | 92% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Touring R1 | Summer | 88% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Bridgestone A001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 87% | 2 | 25,300 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Summer | 87% | 2 | 20,500 miles |
| Goodyear DuraGrip | Summer | 85% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter | Winter | 85% | 2 | 9,500 miles |
| Bridgestone B 391 | All Season | 85% | 2 | 90,000 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 85% | 2 | 15,500 miles |
| Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 1,700 miles |
| Michelin Energy Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 158,500 miles |
| Michelin Energy XM2 Replaced by Michelin Energy XM2+ | Summer | 83% | 2 | 29,600 miles |
| BFGoodrich Advantage | Summer | 83% | 2 | 2,000 miles |
| Linglong Green Max | Summer | 83% | 2 | 84,000 miles |
| Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 | Winter | 83% | 2 | 15,000 miles |
| Hankook Winter I cept RS3 | Winter | 83% | 2 | 3,500 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 82% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Vredestein T Trac 2 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth AE01 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Cooper CS2 Replaced by Cooper CS7 | Summer | 80% | 2 | 52,000 miles |
| Dunlop Winter Response 2 | Winter | 80% | 2 | 41,000 miles |
| Sonar PF2 | Winter | 80% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| RoadX RXMOTION H11 | Summer | 79% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Pirelli P3000 | Summer | 78% | 2 | 48,000 miles |
| Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | Summer | 76% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Matador MP 16 Stella 2 | Summer | 72% | 2 | 32,000 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | Winter | 72% | 2 | 45,000 miles |
| Kleber Quadraxer | All Season | 70% | 2 | 182,000 miles |
| Barum Brillantis 2 | Summer | 70% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 69% | 2 | 29,000 miles |
| Infinity INF 030 | Summer | 68% | 2 | 20,250 miles |
| Wanli S1015 | Summer | 67% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
| GT Radial Champiro ECO | Summer | 67% | 2 | 128,000 miles |
| Dunlop Graspic DS2 | Winter | 65% | 2 | 50,000 miles |
| Yokohama A Drive | Summer | 62% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
| Continental Eco Contact EP | All Season | 60% | 2 | 56,300 miles |
| Kormoran Impulser B2 | Summer | 43% | 2 | 54,000 miles |
| Event MJ683 | Summer | 42% | 2 | 4,265 miles |
| Silverstone M3 Synergy | Summer | 41% | 2 | 32,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 755 tires are made in 175/65 R14. Browse every 175/65 R14 tire →
What drivers say about their 175/65 R14 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Really ideal on wet surfaces but I can't say it's resistant to potholes. The inner sidewall of my tire cracked. It cost me a lot. Other than that, I'm satisfied.
The tire performs excellently in all conditions except on ice and packed snow. It was solid for the first two winters, started to lose performance by the third, and by the fourth winter, I didn't feel very confident on snow and ice. However, it is excellent in rain, slush, and dry conditions. After 57,000 km, the tread depth is still 5.2 mm and 4.2 mm; I didn't rotate them regularly. If it were just a bit better on snow and ice, I wouldn't even consider another option.
LOL... THE KUMHO TIR COMPANY / CORPORATION should def def def contact me .. to represent and market their solus ta51a tires... i have proof and have life experience with these tires,,, in very bad weather traveling over 65 mile distances.. in snow.. and rain... also with brand new tires and tires that i had on the rear of the vehicle which lasted over 6 lus years.. and were still going... i made it through this past winter driving on SLICKS.. i made UP my hill AND other inclines to get home with these tires ,, traction controlled yes,,, but never the less zero to 2 level sliding... .. yes indeed.. these along with the vehicle they are on... are seriuosly . disgustingly underrated.. SEVERLY UNDERRATED .. i just put 4 brand new kumho solus ta51 tires on 175/65/14.. they ride excellently.. even here in pothole city scranton pa.. yes all facts... KUMHO REP CONTACT ME PLZZZZZZ
Found these tires, first time use as a mid brand, to be more than up to the job. Great adhesion on the bends in our Norfolk area.
Road noise, I attribute more to the gravelled road surface rather than tire noise itself
I knew this brand as a cheaper option from hankook. Kinda same pattern as the hankook, with small changes. I have and had hankook tires, so I picked this to the daily, which is a MK1 fabia.
Trust me, if you have a daily car, its more than enough, if the daily car is not az M4 BMW.
The side walls are min 55, so this is not a sport tire. If you dont drive like that, its fine. It will stop the car anytime, just do not try to find its edge.
Am pleased with these Maxxis, although was a little sceptical at first, however, after usage, I had no need to have any concerns. Grip on tight bends is excellent and also in rain. Can't comment on very cold weather at 7 degrees or less, as weather not that cold yet. Wet grip is great
Have found these Maxxis to be excellent for my use and they have never lost grip and tread wear still shows 5mm
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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.