better than most tires i have used in the same price range, grip and handling good, life is good,
185/65 R14 Tires
Everything we know about the 185/65 R14 tire size: 197 owner reviews covering 2,955,916 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 197owner reviews
- 2,955,916 milescovered on them
- 673tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cooper CS2 7.7 Current version: Cooper CS7 | 86% from 4 reviews | - |
| Winter | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 7.6 | 77% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 185/65 R14; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 185/65 R14 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 185/65 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 185/65 R14 is the Cooper CS2 - 86% from 4 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Cooper CS7.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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86% | 4 | 327,500 miles | 7.7 |
| 2 |
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88% | 3 | 15,800 miles | 8.8 |
| 3 |
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84% | 4 | 16,350 miles | 8.9 |
| 4 |
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80% | 3 | 30,030 miles | 7.9 |
| 5 |
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70% | 3 | 95,000 miles | 8 |
| 6 |
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65% | 3 | 5,030 miles | 6.6 |
| 7 |
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63% | 3 | 60,000 miles | 5.1 |
| 8 |
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52% | 3 | 59,510 miles | 6.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
Winter tires
The highest rated Winter tire in 185/65 R14 is the BFGoodrich gForce Winter - 77% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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77% | 3 | 25,000 miles | 7.6 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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.
185/65 R14 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 185/65 R14 rather than a range across a model. 449 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 86 (up to 530 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 257 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
12 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- 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
- Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Summer 8.4
- Norauto Prevensys 4 Summer 8.1
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 2 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
- Prinx XLAB Comfort EV Summer 5.1
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 185/65 R14 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Michelin CrossClimate+ All Season 9.4
- Linglong Sport Master 4S All Season 8.7
- Nokian WR D4 Winter 8.5
- Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Summer 8.4
- Kleber Dynaxer HP4 Summer 8.2
- Michelin Energy Saver+ Summer 8.2
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 185/65 R14 tires last?
Across 18 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 27,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 19,700 miles and 43,000 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 185/65 R14 mean?
A 185/65 R14 tire is 185 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (120 mm) tall, and it fits a 14 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 596 mm.
| Section width | 185 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 120 mm |
| Rim diameter | 14" (356 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 596 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,873 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 534 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 859 |
Also written as
185/65R14 185/65 ZR14 185-65-14 185 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 185/65 R14 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Every tire reviewed in 185/65 R14
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 112 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper CS2 Replaced by Cooper CS7 | Summer | 86% | 4 | 327,500 miles |
| Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | Summer | 84% | 4 | 16,350 miles |
| Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun Replaced by Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun | Summer | 88% | 3 | 15,800 miles |
| Toyo NanoEnergy 3 | Summer | 80% | 3 | 30,030 miles |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter | Winter | 77% | 3 | 25,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 | Summer | 70% | 3 | 95,000 miles |
| Kumho Solus KH16 | Summer | 65% | 3 | 5,030 miles |
| Pirelli P6000 | Summer | 63% | 3 | 60,000 miles |
| Bridgestone B250 | Summer | 52% | 3 | 59,510 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 100% | 2 | 6,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 92% | 2 | 52,021 miles |
| Jinyu YH12 | Summer | 92% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 88% | 2 | 7,000 miles |
| Nexen Arrowspeed CP661 | Summer | 87% | 2 | 46,000 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | Winter | 87% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Firestone Multihawk Replaced by Firestone Multihawk 2 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 17 miles |
| Barum Brillantis Replaced by Barum Brillantis 2 | Summer | 85% | 2 | 15,000 miles |
| Continental Eco Contact 5 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 85% | 2 | 140,000 miles |
| Yokohama C Drive2 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 2,000 miles |
| Neuton NT3000 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 100 miles |
| Kama EURO 519 | Winter | 82% | 2 | 7,200 miles |
| Continental Eco Contact 3 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 80% | 2 | 80,000 miles |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | Winter | 80% | 2 | 4,400 miles |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS2 Replaced by Hankook Winter I cept RS3 | Winter | 79% | 2 | 47,000 miles |
| Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco Replaced by Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Summer | 78% | 2 | 28,000 miles |
| General AltiMAX RT | Summer | 77% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Lassa Greenways | Summer | 74% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 74% | 2 | 74,000 miles |
| Fulda Carat Progresso | Summer | 69% | 2 | 10,400 miles |
| Nexen CP641 | All Season | 69% | 2 | 39,000 miles |
| Marshal KR11 | Summer | 65% | 2 | 65,000 miles |
| Avon ZV3 Replaced by Avon ZV7 | Summer | 59% | 2 | 18,000 miles |
| Tigar Sigura | Summer | 59% | 2 | 20,017 miles |
| Bridgestone Ecopia EP200 | Summer | 51% | 2 | 1,200 miles |
| Nankang XR611 | Summer | 48% | 2 | 51,000 miles |
| Fulda EcoControl | Summer | 42% | 2 | 27,000 miles |
| Sava PERFECTA | Summer | 42% | 2 | 25,700 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 673 tires are made in 185/65 R14. Browse every 185/65 R14 tire →
What drivers say about their 185/65 R14 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
The tire was very good on dry and wet roads until the end when I replaced it. I would have kept it a little longer, but after 5 years when I went for the inspection, they told me to replace it due to age. Until then, I didn't notice any loss of grip; it was very good until the end, but it was quite noisy.
So far, I am satisfied with the Lassa 4,.. I drove Lassa winter tires from 1994 for five winters, covering 52,000 km. I was also satisfied back then when winters were still snowier, completely sufficient for us drivers..
Gets punctured relatively easily in rough terrain as compared to my previous Hankook Optimo K415. Other than that, these tires have been very good specially for comfort, dry grip, handling and braking
In terms or reliability I have to say I had an small leak recently on the rear left tire which lead me to repair it but after a quick and cheap visit to the mechanic it gave me no more problem.
In terms of noise, considering I haven't measured it specifically I would say these are very silent, most of the noise I hear with this car is aerodynamic, the engine or certain parts of the interior due to their age, I tried the car on sound-absorbing asphalt that has been recently installed in my town and that absorbs around 75% of the rolling noise, other cars I've experienced to hear had a massive difference but not with mine, which leads me to think that there is not so much noise to absorb from the tires.
I hope these to be my tires for a loong time, for now it seems like it's the case since the tire wear with this mileage is minimal.
It handles well on wet surfaces, but I can't really speak about road feel, as the polo's steering is terrible in that regard. I've never felt the tire loosing grip in corners and it gave me great confidence in very wet conditions, though I have to say that wet braking seems a bit bad (but this might be a symptom of the rather skinny tire itself).
Dry driving and fuel economy over all has been great (80km/h 4.9L/100km, 100km/h 5.5L/100km, 130km/h 6.5L/100km), as is the road noise which is more than acceptable. In the dry I would have to say that the car is a bit skittish (new Sachs shocks) so take that as you wish, but that might be, again, the fault of the rather soft suspension the Polo has.
Overall, for the price, I can't say I'm disappointed and I can definitely recommend them, especially if you get a good deal on them, but I'd go ahead and buy them at full price too.
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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.

