185/65R14 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 185/65R14, a common size on compact cars. It fits the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Mazda Protege and more.
Yes, this fits your Toyota Corolla. 185/65R14 is the original size on the 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Toyota Corolla size.
What 185/65R14 tires cost
Milestar MS932 Sport
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Milestar MS932 Sport 185/65R14 86T All Season Passenger Tires
General Altimax RT43
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as General Altimax RT43 185/65R14 86T All Season Passenger Tires
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
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.
Listed as Goodyear Assurance All-Season 185/65R14 86T All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $256 to $304, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 185/65R14 right now
Armstrong Blu-Trac PC 185/65R14 86H All Season Passenger Tires
$51.71per tire $103.42 for 2 tires · $206.84 for 4
110 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 185/65R14 size
Older economy-car size, T-rated. Still stocked by most brands but shrinking; many owners move to 15-inch wheels.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 185/65R14 tire is 185 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 4.7 inches tall), and it mounts on a 14-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 23.5 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 86T on the Milestar MS932 Sport, General Altimax RT43 and Goodyear Assurance All-Season (1,168 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.
| Milestar MS932 Sport | General Altimax RT43 | Goodyear Assurance All-Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $79.96 | $81.40 | $107.96 |
| Set of four | $319.84 | $325.60 | $431.84 |
| Service description in 185/65R14 | 86T | 86T | 86T |
| Mileage warranty | 60,000 mi for T, H and V speed ratings; 50,000 mi for W | see listing | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | see listing | see listing | see listing |
| Season | All-season | see listing | see listing |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 185/65R14 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 163 tires listed in this size, 110 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Armstrong Blu-Trac PC at $51.71, a 86H tire. The median is $67.47; a third of the tires cost $64.07 or less, and the top five percent start above $117.99. 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 Milestar MS932 Sport, our budget pick here at $79.96, is also stocked in 225/40R18 ($90.99), 205/65R15 ($86.99), 205/60R16 ($86.96) and 235/45R17 ($91.96). The General Altimax RT43, our mid-range pick here at $81.40, is also stocked in 205/70R14 ($109.98), 215/65R15 ($121.96) and 225/60R15 ($136.96). The Goodyear Assurance All-Season, our premium pick here at $107.96, is also stocked in 195/70R14 ($125.99), 205/60R15 ($109.99) and 225/70R16 ($153.99). 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.
Vehicles that use 185/65R14
- Toyota Corolla (1998-2002)
- Nissan Sentra (2000-2006, base)
- Mazda Protege (1999-2003)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 185/70R14, 195/60R15 or 195/65R15 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 185/65R14 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 185/65R14 tires cost?
Expect $52–$64 per tire for a budget brand, $64–$76 for a mid-range tire like the General Altimax RT43, and $76–$118 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Assurance All-Season. A set of four therefore starts at about $207. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 185/65R14 tires?
185/65R14 is original equipment on Toyota Corolla (1998-2002), Nissan Sentra (2000-2006, base) and Mazda Protege (1999-2003), 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 185/65R14 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General Altimax RT43, 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 Goodyear Assurance All-Season is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar MS932 Sport is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 185/65R14 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.