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195/65 R15 Tires

Everything we know about the 195/65 R15 tire size: 24 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 929 owner reviews covering 13,148,569 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 929owner reviews
  • 13,148,569 milescovered on them
  • 24tests in this size
  • 954tires made in this size
195/65 R15 To scale, mm
Ø 635 195 127 15" 127

The quick answer

The quick answer - 195/65 R15
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Uniroyal RainExpert 8.9 Current version: Uniroyal RainExpert 5 86% from 14 reviews Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 8.8 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test
Winter Michelin Alpin A4 8.5 Current version: Michelin Alpin 6 94% from 9 reviews Dunlop Winter Response 2 8.5 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test
All Season Michelin CrossClimate 9.3 Current version: Michelin CrossClimate 3 87% from 8 reviews Michelin CrossClimate 2 9.5 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
All Weather Vredestein Quatrac 9.5 57% from 3 reviews -

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 195/65 R15; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tire tests in 195/65 R15

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 195/65 R15 - 24 in total, newest first.

The best rated 195/65 R15 tires

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 195/65 R15 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 195/65 R15 is the Uniroyal RainExpert - 86% from 14 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.

Summer tires ranked by owner rating in 195/65 R15
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 86% 14 125,156 miles 8.9
2 Minerva Radial 209 94% 3 9,000 miles 5.5
3 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 86% 12 205,700 miles 8.3
4 Vredestein Sportrac 5 86% 12 243,000 miles 8.1
5 Continental UltraContact 93% 3 82,276 miles 8.5
6 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 87% 7 43,728 miles 9
7 Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 88% 6 105,000 miles 8.6
8 Pirelli CINTURATO P1 87% 7 134,000 miles 7.6
9 Dunlop Sport BluResponse 84% 21 262,349 miles 7.8
10 Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 86% 6 35,550 miles 7.6
11 Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort 90% 3 20,000 miles 7.2
12 Kleber Dynaxer HP4 89% 3 24,000 miles 8.2
13 Uniroyal RainExpert 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 84% 6 36,014 miles 7.1
14 Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 85% 5 174,100 miles 6.4
15 Continental Eco Contact 3 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 85% 4 170,000 miles 7.9
16 Nokian Line Replaced by Nokian Wetproof 2 84% 6 111,900 miles 7.7
17 Toyo Proxes C1S 86% 3 2,050 miles 7.1
18 Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 82% 8 180,348 miles 7.9
19 Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 81% 19 529,220 miles 7.3
20 Vredestein Sportrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Sportrac 5 82% 6 73,200 miles 8.7
21 Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 81% 9 335,100 miles 8.2
22 Apollo Amazer 4G Eco 84% 3 46,000 miles 7.4
23 Continental Eco Contact 5 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 83% 3 62,600 miles 7.7
24 Continental ComfortContact CC6 81% 6 71,000 miles 7.5
25 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 81% 5 31,100 miles 8.4
26 Dunlop SP Sport FM800 81% 8 115,950 miles 8.6
27 Bridgestone B250 81% 4 180,700 miles 6.2
28 Dunlop SP Sport 01 Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 82% 3 19,020 miles 7.1
29 Firestone RoadHawk Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 80% 5 17,300 miles 8
30 Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 78% 12 106,062 miles 8.8
31 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 79% 4 79,000 miles 7.5
32 Firestone TZ300A 78% 6 58,000 miles 7.9
33 Michelin Energy Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 78% 5 45,119 miles 7.4
34 Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 78% 3 31,300 miles 9.1
35 Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco Replaced by Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 78% 6 74,000 miles 7.2
36 Bridgestone Turanza T001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 78% 7 126,000 miles 8.1
37 Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 77% 6 54,010 miles 7.5
38 Toyo Proxes CF1 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort 77% 3 58,000 miles 8.2
39 Continental Premium Contact 5 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 77% 12 146,177 miles 7.8
40 Michelin Energy XM2 Replaced by Michelin Energy XM2+ 76% 5 136,034 miles 7.8
41 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 76% 7 78,000 miles 8.8
42 Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 75% 3 41,600 miles 6.7
43 Nexen CP661 74% 4 54,433 miles 6.9
44 Goodyear Eagle NCT5 73% 4 59,022 miles 7.1
45 Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 74% 7 138,000 miles 7.4
46 Dunlop SP Touring R1 71% 3 64,000 miles 8
47 Bridgestone Ecopia EP200 72% 4 106,500 miles 7.3
48 Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response Replaced by Dunlop Sport BluResponse 73% 6 85,000 miles 8.7
49 Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 73% 8 119,420 miles 8.2
50 Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 72% 15 270,830 miles 7.5
51 Matador MP 42 Elite 2 65% 3 50,625 miles 6.8
52 Event GL695 65% 3 10,000 miles 6.1
53 Avon ZV5 Replaced by Avon ZV7 66% 5 52,000 miles 8.2
54 Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth 62% 3 70,050 miles 7.1
55 Barum Bravuris 2 Replaced by Barum Bravuris 3 60% 3 18,000 miles 8.5
56 Yokohama A Drive 65% 5 67,378 miles 7.3
57 Pirelli CINTURATO P6 61% 6 90,470 miles 7.2
58 Kormoran Road Performance 61% 6 64,613 miles 6.8
59 Pirelli P6000 60% 7 113,015 miles 5.1
60 Avon ZT7 50% 3 12,118 miles 6.8
61 Marangoni Verso 47% 3 15,000 miles 5.6

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →

Winter tires

The highest rated Winter tire in 195/65 R15 is the Michelin Alpin A4 - 94% from 9 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin Alpin 6.

Winter tires ranked by owner rating in 195/65 R15
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Michelin Alpin A4 Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 94% 9 164,600 miles 8.5
2 Continental WinterContact TS 850 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 93% 9 56,600 miles 7.5
3 Nokian WR D3 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 94% 5 46,700 miles 8.5
4 Kleber Krisalp HP3 97% 3 44,250 miles 8.1
5 Michelin Alpin 6 90% 7 16,110 miles 9.1
6 Continental WinterContact TS830 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 91% 5 33,000 miles 8.7
7 Dunlop Winter Response 2 92% 4 18,500 miles 8.5
8 Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 93% 3 9,500 miles 8
9 Fulda Kristall Montero 3 87% 7 66,870 miles 7.1
10 Yokohama W drive V905 90% 4 10,200 miles 7.7
11 Kumho IZen KW23 91% 3 9,000 miles 7.6
12 Continental WinterContact TS 870 91% 3 25,511 miles 9.2
13 Nokian W+ 88% 4 62,000 miles 6.6
14 Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 87% 5 24,000 miles 6.5
15 Continental WinterContact TS 860 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 84% 12 109,364 miles 9.2
16 Barum Polaris 3 Replaced by Barum Polaris 5 88% 4 53,540 miles 7.2
17 Goodyear UltraGrip 7+ Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 86% 6 68,000 miles 7.8
18 Semperit Speed Grip 2 Replaced by Semperit Speed Grip 5 88% 3 39,000 miles 8.1
19 Michelin Alpin 5 Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 84% 6 64,523 miles 8.6
20 Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 87% 3 50,000 miles 7
21 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D Replaced by Dunlop Winter Sport 5 86% 3 22,000 miles 6.6
22 Hankook Winter i cept RS2 Replaced by Hankook Winter I cept RS3 84% 5 34,000 miles 9
23 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 84% 4 29,000 miles 9.2
24 Avon Ice Touring ST 85% 3 3,022 miles 7.6
25 Hankook Winter I cept RS3 82% 4 21,500 miles 8.8
26 Matador MP 59 Nordicca MS 82% 4 19,800 miles 7.6
27 Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 80% 6 42,500 miles 8.5
28 Hankook Winter i cept evo2 Replaced by Hankook Winter i cept evo3 78% 3 27,600 miles 6.8
29 Sava Eskimo S3 75% 3 78,000 miles 6.5
30 Kleber Krisalp HP2 Replaced by Kleber Krisalp HP3 73% 4 56,000 miles 5.9
31 Pirelli Cinturato Winter Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 73% 5 14,500 miles 7.7
32 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6 73% 4 43,000 miles 8.9
33 Debica Frigo 2 72% 4 28,900 miles 6.8
34 Sava Eskimo S3+ 67% 4 40,000 miles 6.4
35 Toyo Snowprox S943 61% 3 45,000 miles 6.6

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 195/65 R15 is the Michelin CrossClimate - 87% from 8 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin CrossClimate 3.

All Season tires ranked by owner rating in 195/65 R15
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 87% 8 85,900 miles 9.3
2 Continental AllSeasonContact Replaced by Continental AllSeasonContact 2 91% 4 36,080 miles 8.7
3 Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 84% 8 125,000 miles 9.4
4 Hankook Kinergy 4S2 83% 3 17,000 miles 8.9
5 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 81% 3 25,500 miles 8.1
6 Hankook Optimo 4S 79% 3 24,000 miles 8.3
7 Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 77% 3 79,000 miles 7.7
8 Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 76% 4 126,000 miles 9.5
9 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 76% 5 31,000 miles 8.7
10 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus 66% 3 13,500 miles 6.5
11 Bridgestone B 390 65% 3 57,000 miles 7.5

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

All Weather tires

The highest rated All Weather tire in 195/65 R15 is the Vredestein Quatrac - 57% from 3 owner reviews in this size.

All Weather tires ranked by owner rating in 195/65 R15
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Vredestein Quatrac 57% 3 42,069 miles 9.5

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →

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.

195/65 R15 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 195/65 R15 rather than a range across a model. 635 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 91 (up to 615 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 362 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

63 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

A Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 9 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

66dB Quietest tires

The quietest 195/65 R15 tires are labelled at 66 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.

How long do 195/65 R15 tires last?

Across 129 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 25,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 15,500 miles and 38,000 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 195/65 R15 mean?

A 195/65 R15 tire is 195 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (127 mm) tall, and it fits a 15 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 635 mm.

195/65 R15 nominal dimensions
Section width195 mm
Sidewall height127 mm
Rim diameter15" (381 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 635 mm
Circumference≈ 1,993 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 502
Revolutions per mile≈ 807

Also written as

195/65R15 195/65 ZR15 195-65-15 195 65 15

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

Comparing two sizes? Use the tire size calculator →

Every tire reviewed in 195/65 R15

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 231 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed in 195/65 R15
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Summer 84% 21 262,349 miles
Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 Summer 81% 19 529,220 miles
Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 72% 15 270,830 miles
Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 Summer 86% 14 125,156 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 86% 12 205,700 miles
Vredestein Sportrac 5 Summer 86% 12 243,000 miles
Continental WinterContact TS 860 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 Winter 84% 12 109,364 miles
Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 78% 12 106,062 miles
Continental Premium Contact 5 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 77% 12 146,177 miles
Michelin Alpin A4 Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 Winter 94% 9 164,600 miles
Continental WinterContact TS 850 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 Winter 93% 9 56,600 miles
Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 Summer 81% 9 335,100 miles
Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 87% 8 85,900 miles
Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 84% 8 125,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 82% 8 180,348 miles
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 Summer 81% 8 115,950 miles
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 Summer 73% 8 119,420 miles
Michelin Alpin 6 Winter 90% 7 16,110 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 87% 7 43,728 miles
Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Winter 87% 7 66,870 miles
Pirelli CINTURATO P1 Summer 87% 7 134,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 78% 7 126,000 miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 76% 7 78,000 miles
Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 74% 7 138,000 miles
Pirelli P6000 Summer 60% 7 113,015 miles
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 88% 6 105,000 miles
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde Summer 86% 6 35,550 miles
Goodyear UltraGrip 7+ Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Winter 86% 6 68,000 miles
Uniroyal RainExpert 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 Summer 84% 6 36,014 miles
Michelin Alpin 5 Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 Winter 84% 6 64,523 miles
Nokian Line Replaced by Nokian Wetproof 2 Summer 84% 6 111,900 miles
Vredestein Sportrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Sportrac 5 Summer 82% 6 73,200 miles
Continental ComfortContact CC6 Summer 81% 6 71,000 miles
Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 Winter 80% 6 42,500 miles
Firestone TZ300A Summer 78% 6 58,000 miles
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco Replaced by Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 Summer 78% 6 74,000 miles
Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 77% 6 54,010 miles
Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response Replaced by Dunlop Sport BluResponse Summer 73% 6 85,000 miles
Pirelli CINTURATO P6 Summer 61% 6 90,470 miles
Kormoran Road Performance Summer 61% 6 64,613 miles
Nokian WR D3 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 Winter 94% 5 46,700 miles
Continental WinterContact TS830 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 Winter 91% 5 33,000 miles
Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 Winter 87% 5 24,000 miles
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 Summer 85% 5 174,100 miles
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 Replaced by Hankook Winter I cept RS3 Winter 84% 5 34,000 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 81% 5 31,100 miles
Firestone RoadHawk Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN Summer 80% 5 17,300 miles
Michelin Energy Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 Summer 78% 5 45,119 miles
Michelin Energy XM2 Replaced by Michelin Energy XM2+ Summer 76% 5 136,034 miles
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 All Season 76% 5 31,000 miles
Pirelli Cinturato Winter Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 Winter 73% 5 14,500 miles
Avon ZV5 Replaced by Avon ZV7 Summer 66% 5 52,000 miles
Yokohama A Drive Summer 65% 5 67,378 miles
Dunlop Winter Response 2 Winter 92% 4 18,500 miles
Continental AllSeasonContact Replaced by Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 91% 4 36,080 miles
Yokohama W drive V905 Winter 90% 4 10,200 miles
Nokian W+ Winter 88% 4 62,000 miles
Barum Polaris 3 Replaced by Barum Polaris 5 Winter 88% 4 53,540 miles
Continental Eco Contact 3 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 85% 4 170,000 miles
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Winter 84% 4 29,000 miles
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 Winter 82% 4 21,500 miles
Matador MP 59 Nordicca MS Winter 82% 4 19,800 miles
Bridgestone B250 Summer 81% 4 180,700 miles
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 Summer 79% 4 79,000 miles
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 76% 4 126,000 miles
Nexen CP661 Summer 74% 4 54,433 miles
Goodyear Eagle NCT5 Summer 73% 4 59,022 miles
Kleber Krisalp HP2 Replaced by Kleber Krisalp HP3 Winter 73% 4 56,000 miles
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Winter 73% 4 43,000 miles
Debica Frigo 2 Winter 72% 4 28,900 miles
Bridgestone Ecopia EP200 Summer 72% 4 106,500 miles
Sava Eskimo S3+ Winter 67% 4 40,000 miles
Kleber Krisalp HP3 Winter 97% 3 44,250 miles
Minerva Radial 209 Summer 94% 3 9,000 miles
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Winter 93% 3 9,500 miles
Continental UltraContact Summer 93% 3 82,276 miles
Kumho IZen KW23 Winter 91% 3 9,000 miles
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Winter 91% 3 25,511 miles
Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort Summer 90% 3 20,000 miles
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 Summer 89% 3 24,000 miles
Semperit Speed Grip 2 Replaced by Semperit Speed Grip 5 Winter 88% 3 39,000 miles
Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 Winter 87% 3 50,000 miles
Toyo Proxes C1S Summer 86% 3 2,050 miles
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D Replaced by Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Winter 86% 3 22,000 miles
Avon Ice Touring ST Winter 85% 3 3,022 miles
Apollo Amazer 4G Eco Summer 84% 3 46,000 miles
Continental Eco Contact 5 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 83% 3 62,600 miles
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 All Season 83% 3 17,000 miles
Dunlop SP Sport 01 Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Summer 82% 3 19,020 miles
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 All Season 81% 3 25,500 miles
Hankook Optimo 4S All Season 79% 3 24,000 miles
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 Replaced by Hankook Winter i cept evo3 Winter 78% 3 27,600 miles
Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 78% 3 31,300 miles
Toyo Proxes CF1 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort Summer 77% 3 58,000 miles
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 77% 3 79,000 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 75% 3 41,600 miles
Sava Eskimo S3 Winter 75% 3 78,000 miles
Dunlop SP Touring R1 Summer 71% 3 64,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus All Season 66% 3 13,500 miles
Bridgestone B 390 All Season 65% 3 57,000 miles
Matador MP 42 Elite 2 Summer 65% 3 50,625 miles
Event GL695 Summer 65% 3 10,000 miles
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth Summer 62% 3 70,050 miles
Toyo Snowprox S943 Winter 61% 3 45,000 miles
Barum Bravuris 2 Replaced by Barum Bravuris 3 Summer 60% 3 18,000 miles
Vredestein Quatrac All Weather 57% 3 42,069 miles
Avon ZT7 Summer 50% 3 12,118 miles
Marangoni Verso Summer 47% 3 15,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Winter 97% 2 25,000 miles
Fulda EcoControl HP Summer 97% 2 3,800 miles
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 Replaced by Kumho Ecowing ES31 Summer 96% 2 60,000 miles
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Winter 94% 2 1,000 miles
Nokian WeatherProof Replaced by Nokian Seasonproof 2 All Season 94% 2 17,000 miles
Continental WinterContact TS 830 P Replaced by Continental WinterContact 8 S Winter 94% 2 26,000 miles
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 Winter 94% 2 10,000 miles
Continental ExtremeWinterContact Winter 92% 2 123,000 miles
Michelin Alpin Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 Winter 92% 2 1,005 miles
Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun Summer 92% 2 7,300 miles
Dunlop SP Sport LM704 Summer 90% 2 10,200 miles
Nokian Snowproof 2 Winter 90% 2 12,000 miles
BFGoodrich gForce Profiler 2 Summer 89% 2 33,000 miles
Tigar High Performance Summer 88% 2 37,000 miles
Tigar Sigura Summer 87% 2 10,000 miles
Nexen N Blue HD Plus Summer 86% 2 600 miles
Cordiant Winter Drive Winter 86% 2 20,000 miles
Cooper Zeon CS6 Summer 85% 2 24,000 miles
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 85% 2 1,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Ecopia Summer 85% 2 50,030 miles
Hankook Winter i pike RS2 Winter 84% 2 35,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Primacy Summer 83% 2 12,000 miles
Hankook Icebear W440 Winter 82% 2 6,450 miles
Federal Xtramile XR01 Summer 82% 2 100,000 miles
Kumho Solus KH17 Summer 81% 2 135,000 miles
Nokian Nordman 7 Replaced by Nokian Nordman 8 Winter 81% 2 70,000 miles
Nokian One All Season 80% 2 6,045 miles
Pirelli P6 Summer 79% 2 35,000 miles
General Altimax Arctic 12 Winter 79% 2 62,000 miles
Linglong Green Max HP010 Summer 77% 2 3,000 miles
Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 Summer 77% 2 17,372 miles
Tigar Winter 1 Winter 76% 2 15,000 miles
Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 76% 2 18,000 miles
Barum Brillantis 2 Summer 74% 2 40,200 miles
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 Replaced by Kleber Dynaxer HP4 Summer 73% 2 70,000 miles
Michelin Primacy 4+ Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 73% 2 22,000 miles
BFGoodrich gForce Winter Winter 73% 2 35,000 miles
Viking Snow Tech II Winter 71% 2 35,000 miles
Dunlop SP Sport 300 All Season 70% 2 70,000 miles
Sportiva Compact Summer 68% 2 21,000 miles
Avon ZV3 Replaced by Avon ZV7 Summer 66% 2 174,000 miles
Goodyear Hydragrip All Season 65% 2 71,000 miles
Continental PremiumContact Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 65% 2 55,000 miles
Nankang XR611 Summer 59% 2 24,000 miles
Federal Super Steel 657 All Season 58% 2 42,000 miles
Yokohama BluEarth AE01 Summer 58% 2 12,000 miles
Yokohama C Drive Summer 58% 2 65,000 miles
General Altimax Comfort Replaced by General Altimax One Summer 53% 2 14,485 miles
Kleber DYNAXER HP2 Replaced by Kleber Dynaxer HP4 Summer 52% 2 35,000 miles
Avon ZT5 Replaced by Avon ZT7 Summer 51% 2 40,010 miles
Dunlop SP Winter Response Winter 49% 2 25,000 miles
Firestone F590 Replaced by Firestone F700 Summer 48% 2 100,000 miles
Primewell VALERA TOURING Summer 34% 2 7,011 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 954 tires are made in 195/65 R15. Browse every 195/65 R15 tire →

What drivers say about their 195/65 R15 tires

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

96%
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 195/65 R15 Toyota Corolla 36,600 miles October 29, 2026

Excellent tires! They offer great grip and handling in corners, perform very well in wet conditions and provide excellent traction in the rain. They are also very durable and long-lasting. Highly recommended!

79%
Nokian Snowproof 2 195/65 R15 12,000 miles October 17, 2026

Very good at dry road, wet too, low noise, enough comfort, never in hard snow conds, so plan to buy allseason tires..

96%
Michelin Primacy 4 195/65 R15 Mercedes Benz Mercedes w201 190e 18,000 miles October 17, 2026

I rotate tires every 7500km and check alignment every 2 years or every 15000km,I expect get 80000km out my tires, very quite tire good grip dry wet very happy so far,I been using Michelin for 52 years now am d retired master technician,wheel alignment,specialist, injection specialist, air con specialist with 50yrs experience

80%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 195/65 R15 Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT 38,000 miles October 14, 2026

I was very satisfied with the tires. After almost 40.000 miles, the fronts still had 3 mm and the rears 4,2 mm.
But high summer temperatures in excess of 35°C did affect the tire compound and the rubber became a lot harder. It didn't affect dry grip, but in the damp and cold condition, they started to become worse.

80%
Michelin X Ice Snow 195/65 R15 Toyota Corolla 14,996 miles October 5, 2026

Had these on our Corolla for the last 5 winters and they have performed great. Wear is minimal, although we only have 15,000mi on them. We get surprisingly good gas mileage (37-40mpg). Snow performance is amazing. Even in the wet, sloppy snow/slush, they performed great. Changing lanes in these conditions and not getting pulled around is very confidence-inspiring. Ice performance is very good as well. Had one small slip on some black ice in a corner on an on-ramp, but other than that they have been great in the winter.

81%
Michelin Primacy 4 195/65 R15 Volkswagen Polo 1.0TSI 3,107 miles September 26, 2026
The tire performance, grip, and feel are quite satisfying. It also offers top-level comfort in terms of comfort. The wear level can vary depending on the type of use, climate, and road quality, but my impressions are positive. I would categorize it as high in price. Aside from the high price, there's nothing that would deter me from considering a repeat purchase.
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 195/65 R15 Volvo 960 12,000 miles September 26, 2026

Been a few years with these tires now and they are ok. Not as great as everyone makes them out to be, but a solid winter tire nonetheless.

The pros:
-Quiet
-Economic (no difference in fuel consumption compared to my summer tires)
- Good grip in all conditions but snow.

The cons:
-Not very good on snow. I've had cheap tires that performed the same for half of the price. They are fine on Ice though.
-I got them on sale for 70ish Euros and that's a good price for what you are getting. But I have seen them go for 140 and more (same size and all) and that is honestly a rip-off. Check that you are getting a decent price.

Would I buy them again? At 70 euros maybe. But I think I will opt for Nordic Winter Tires next time.

80%
Nokian Nordman 7 195/65 R15 Hyundai elantra 40,000 miles September 23, 2026

Excellent grip in the snow both compact snow and loose snow. Some slip when accelerating in deep loose snow but can always get going. Ice grip is great with some poor grip on ice when braking and some spin when accelerating. Dry grip is fine with a little bit of road noise but not incredibly loud noise and might not be noticeable to the average consumer. Wet grip is fine as well with no aquaplaning experienced. Tread life has been the biggest outlier with it still have 8/32" of tread after nearly 8 years and 40k miles spread over those 8 years. Though they are fitted on a very light vehicle. Would buy again if they were still made or go to the newest model. But I think I will be buying studded snow tires for my next set as ice is common in my area of living.

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