175/70R14 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 175/70R14, a common size on compact cars. It fits the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and more.
What 175/70R14 tires cost
Westlake RP18
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Westlake RP18 175/70R14 84T All Season Passenger Tires
Nexen N'Priz AH5
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Nexen N'Priz AH5 175/70R14 84T All Season Passenger Tires
Continental TrueContact Tour
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $252 to $316, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 175/70R14 right now
Royal Black 175/70R14 84T Touring HP Passenger Tires
$50.96per tire $101.92 for 2 tires · $203.84 for 4
58 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
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About the 175/70R14 size
Entry-level subcompact size, T rated. Budget and mid-range lines only; usually the cheapest set of tires on the market.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 175/70R14 tire is 175 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 70 percent of that (about 4.8 inches tall), and it mounts on a 14-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 23.6 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 84T on the Westlake RP18 and Nexen N'Priz AH5 (1,102 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Westlake RP18 | Nexen N'Priz AH5 | Continental TrueContact Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $53.99 | $80 | not stocked today |
| Set of four | $215.96 | $320 | — |
| Service description in 175/70R14 | 84T | 84T | — |
| Mileage warranty | 45,000 mi | see listing | 80,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 70,000 mi for V |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 500 A A (typical, varies by size) | see listing | 800 A A (typical, varies by size) |
| Season | All-season | see listing | All-season |
| Extras | — | — | Total Confidence Plan: road hazard, customer satisfaction trial |
What 175/70R14 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 92 tires listed in this size, 58 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Royal Black at $50.96, a 84T tire. The median is $68.46; a third of the tires cost $62.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $125.96. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Westlake RP18, our budget pick here at $53.99, is also stocked in 185/60R14 ($57.99), 195/70R14 ($67.96), 205/70R14 ($64.96) and 215/60R15 ($70.96). The Nexen N'Priz AH5, our mid-range pick here at $80, is also stocked in 185/70R14 ($91) and 195/60R14 ($87). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a compact car in this size
Compact cars are nearly all front-wheel drive, and that is what the traction laws look at. In Colorado the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law applies on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car must be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, with at least 3/16 inch of tread, and fines start at $130. Most all-season tires in this size are M+S rated, so the marking is usually there; the tread depth is what catches older tires. A light car on narrow tires actually does well in snow because the tire cuts down to the road instead of floating on it, so a dedicated winter set in this same size, swapped on in November, is the simplest upgrade if you live where it snows.
None of our picks in this size, the Westlake RP18 and Continental TrueContact Tour, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 175/70R14
- Hyundai Accent (2006-2011, GLS)
- Kia Rio (2006-2011, LX/SX)
- Hyundai Accent (2012-2017, GLS)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 195/50R16, 205/45R17 or 175/65R14 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 175/70R14 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 175/70R14 tires cost?
Expect $51–$63 per tire for a budget brand, $63–$79 for a mid-range tire like the Nexen N'Priz AH5, and $79–$126 for a premium tire like the Continental TrueContact Tour. A set of four therefore starts at about $204. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 175/70R14 tires?
175/70R14 is original equipment on Hyundai Accent (2006-2011, GLS), Kia Rio (2006-2011, LX/SX) and Hyundai Accent (2012-2017, GLS), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 175/70R14 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Nexen N'Priz AH5, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Continental TrueContact Tour is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Westlake RP18 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 175/70R14 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.