Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the top-rated and most popular tread 185/65R14 All-Season Touring tires are the Michelin Defender T+H, the Goodyear Assurance All-Season, the Firestone All-Season, and the Yokohama AVID Touring-S. They offer a good road feel and excellent tread life.
The difference lies in the tread width. A 185/65R14 has a 185mm tread face of 7.3 inches, whereas a 175/65R14 has a 175mm 6.9-inch tread face. This makes the 185 sizes more gripping and carrying when properly mounted.
You generally cannot replace it, as the overall diameters differ by over 1 inch when mounted on the wheels. This is critical because the above difference may result in clearance problems, incorrect speedometer readings, and distinct handling qualities.
Tires 185/65R14, when properly mounted on a 14-inch wheel and inflated, measure 23.2 inches in overall diameter. The tire is 7.3 inches wide and features a 5.9-inch sidewall height.
These tires have tread life warranties of 50,000–80,000 miles. Proper maintenance and rotation are required. However, the strokes may vary depending on how and where people drive, their driving habits, the alignment, inflation pressure, and even other variables.
