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185/55 R14 - Best summer tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2024)
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
9 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
8 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Still recommended |
5 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
10 | 2019 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
2 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Exemplary |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
9 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
8 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Still recommended |
5 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
10 | 2019 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
2 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Exemplary |
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
11 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2020 | ACE | 215/55 R17 | Conditionally recommended |
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Exceptional handling on the wet
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
16 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
12 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
5 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
19 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
8 | 2020 | Autozeitung | 225/50 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
11 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
6 | 2017 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Good |
2 | 2016 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | Good |
6 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2016 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
2 | 2015 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
185/55 R14 tyre test
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185/55 R14
185/55 R14 tyre ranking based on test results
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Did you know ...?
185/55 R14 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 23 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/70 R13, 195/60 R15, 180/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (185mm), which means the sidewall height has 101.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R14, which means it fits to a 14 inch/355.6mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 1756.46 mm, which is very similar to 175/65 R13(1752.07 mm), 155/65 R14(1750.18 mm), 165/70 R13(1763.06 mm), 195/45 R15(1748.3 mm), 165/60 R14(1739.19 mm), 175/60 R14(1776.88 mm), 155/60 R15(1781.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 185/55 R14: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 80. You can find 185/55 R14 on 8 car models - mainly Volkswagen, CITROËN, Fiat, Ford, Mazda.
