Vehicles using 185/60R14 tire size:

• Volkswagen Golf (pre-2002)
• Volkswagen Golf Cabrio
• Toyota Corolla (pre-2000)
• Mazda Mazda2
• Mazda MX-5
• Mazda MX-5 Miata
• Kia Sephia
• Hyundai Elantra
• Honda Civic (pre-2000)
• Honda Civic Del Sol
• Honda CR-X (pre-1998)
• Hyundai Accent
• Ford Escort (pre-2003)
• Chevrolet Aveo
• Chevrolet Spark

1. Kumho Solus TA51A - Best All-Season Tire

We’re going to get this list going with a premium all-season tire from the Korean manufacturer Kumho, the Solus TA51A. We’ve been pretty impressed with everything from the Kumho product line, and the Solus TA51A is no exception. The Solus TA51A comes with a very strong SimpleScore of 9.6 for longevity, thanks to a long-wearing silica-rich tread compound, polyester casing, twin steel belts, and two-ply nylon cap layer (Kumho covers the Solus TA51A with a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty). Coming in with a SimpleScore of 8.4, traction is another real plus with this tire – the Solus TA51A features an asymmetric tread pattern and four wide circumferential grooves to evacuate water and mitigate hydroplaning, and a high density of 3D sipes for improved grip in wet or wintry conditions. The 3D chamfered edges of the Solus TA51A’s tread blocks help to keep the most rubber in contact with the road as they resist deformation and tread squirm, for a SimpleScore of 8.6 for handling. The overall SimpleScore for the Solus TA51A is a very respectable 8.9.

Next up, let’s talk about another great Korean tire: the SN250 A/S from Falken. Falken designed the Sincera SN250 A/S for best-in-class durability and traction in all kinds of weather, excellent handling, and refined ride comfort, and backs this all-season tire with a 75,000 or 80,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. That outstanding tread wear coverage is thanks to an advanced rubber compound and a rib tread designed for long, even wear – all we needed to see for a SimpleScore of 9.0 for longevity. There’s a combination of circumferential grooves and 3D sipes, with an interlocking effect from all the tread’s systems for year-round performance, racking up a SimpleScore of 9.0 for handling. Finally, drivers love the Sincera SN250’s solid center rib and reinforced shoulders for great road manners, steering response, braking performance, and cornering. SimpleScore for handling: also 9.0. We should also note that the Sincera SN250 A/S is equipped with a rim guard flange built into the sidewall, helping to protect the tire and wheel against curb scuffs and abrasions. Overall, the SimpleScore average for the Falken Sincera SN250 A/S is 8.7.

2. Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 - Best Winter Tire

If you live in a part of the country where you must get through deep snow or ice-crusted roads in the winter, you’ve probably already discovered that most all-season tires will not be a good pick for getting that job done. That’s when you need a purpose-built winter tire, and the Winguard Winspike 3 from Nexen is a great winter tire option at an affordable price. With a solid SimpleScore of 8.3 for traction, the Winguard Winspike 3 is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rated for severe winter service. It’s designed with a directional tread pattern with sweeping grooves that resist hydroplaning by eliminating snow and slush from the contact patch. The Winguard Winspike 3’s winter rubber compound stays flexible for the grip you rely on in subfreezing weather. Its tread pattern is also pre-drilled to make it easy for a tire shop to install studs in case of ice (always remember to check your local and state laws – studs aren’t legal in many states and are restricted to certain months in others). The shoulder design, kerfing, and sipe pattern of the Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 are designed for control, cornering, and steering response that are on-point and precise, for a handling SimpleScore of 8.1. The Winguard Winspike 3 is durable, too, registering a SimpleScore of 8.5 for longevity. The overall average SimpleScore for the Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 is 8.3.

3. Kenda Kenetica (KR217) - Great All-Season Tire

Here’s another great value – the Kenda Kenetica (KR217) is an all-season tire that delivers refined ride quality, precise and predictable handling, low noise, and year-round traction, all at an affordable price. The Kenetica Kenetica (KR217) has the M&S rating for mud/snow traction, with a combination of circumferential grooves, angled grooves and a high-density sipe pattern for grip that’s consistent and dependable The Kenetica Kenetica (KR217) enhances braking performance and cornering ability with strategically placed tie bars that connect and reinforce tread blocks for improved rigidity, standing up to the G forces and inertia of cornering. Tread depth is 10/32” for extended wear and an edge in traction in wet or wintry weather. The Kenda Kenetica (KR217) is covered by a 60,000 mile treadwear warranty.

With an average SimpleScore of 7.6, the Kenetica Kenetica (KR217) offers great handling (8.0), plus good traction (7.7) and longevity (7.2).

4. Atlas Force HP - Good All-Season Tire

Let’s wrap up with one more affordable all-season tire, the Force HP from Atlas. The Atlas Force HP comes in with an average SimpleScore of 8.4, 8.4 for handling, 8.7 for longevity, and 8.2 for traction. The Atlas Force HP is designed for impressive traction in wet or dry conditions; its asymmetric tread pattern delivers dry-weather grip at its outer edges, with a center section that evacuates water from the tire’s footprint to resist hydroplaning. Steering response and handling are enhanced by steeply angled shoulder grooves and a shoulder reinforced for hard cornering and maneuvers. The extra-stiff center block delivers excellent road manners, driver feedback, and highway stability. With a 50,000 mile manufacturer’s treadwear warranty, the Atlas Force HP is also designed for durability and long legs.

Buy 185/60R14 Size Tires Online

At SimpleTire, the tire buying process can be confusing and even overwhelming. There are so many tires to choose from at so many price points, with so many warranty packages and sets of features, and it can all get to be a little much at times. This guide to some of the best premium tires in the 185/60R14 tire size will give you what you need to make an informed decision when the time comes and make the tire buying process a little more friction-free.