185/65R15 tires

185/65R15 is a small-car size. It is on the Nissan Versa sedan from 2015 to 2019, the Versa Note hatchback from 2014 to 2019 and the 2018 to 2022 Hyundai Accent SE. These are light cars, so the tires are light too, about 17 pounds each. Below are real prices for 184 tires in stock, three picks with their size-specific specifications, and why the cheapest tire is not automatically the cheapest choice here.

What 185/65R15 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $280 to $372, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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On a small car, mileage is where the money goes

In this size the spread between a budget tire and a premium touring tire is a few dollars per tire in absolute terms, while the difference in tread life is large. The Continental pick is graded 800 for treadwear and warranted for 80,000 miles; the Lexani is graded 360 and warranted for 50,000. If you drive a Versa or Accent 12,000 miles a year, the long-life tire can mean one set where a budget tire needs two, plus a second round of mounting and balancing.

Buy the budget tire if the car has only a couple of years left with you. Otherwise, the treadwear grade is the number to compare first.

Light cars, standard load

All three picks are standard-load tires with an 88 load index, 1,235 pounds per tire; check that your placard asks for no more. On cars this light an extra-load tire brings little and rides a little harder. The speed ratings differ: the Lexani and Hankook are H-rated, the Continental is T-rated. Both are well above legal highway speeds, but if your placard asks for H, a T tire is a downgrade. A low-rolling-resistance tire also pays off more on a small engine, and the Continental is built with Continental's EcoPlus compound for that reason.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 185/65R15 tire is 185 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 4.7 inches tall), and it mounts on a 15-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 24.5 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 88H on the Lexani Quattro Tempo AW and Hankook Kinergy GT (H436) (1,235 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph) and 88T on the Continental TrueContact Tour (1,235 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.

Lexani Quattro Tempo AW, $54.96. The least expensive tire here, an 88H with 10/32 inch of tread and a 50,000-mile warranty. The treadwear grade of 360 is the lowest of the three. Lexani markets the line as all-weather with the snow symbol, but the specification table for this size does not show 3PMSF, so we do not count on it.

Hankook Kinergy GT (H436), $66.96. Hankook's touring all-season, and the value pick for most Versa or Accent owners. In 185/65R15 it is an 88H graded 540 A A, with a 70,000-mile warranty, at only a small step up in price from the budget tire.

Continental TrueContact Tour, $118.99. The longest-lived tire in this size: an 800 treadwear grade, an 80,000-mile warranty and a low-rolling-resistance compound, plus tread indicators that show when grip in snow and rain has worn away. It is T-rated in this size and weighs just 16.6 pounds.

What 185/65R15 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 271 tires listed in this size, 184 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Fullrun F7000 at $54.96, a 88H tire. The median is $77.96; a third of the tires cost $69.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $142.99. 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 Lexani Quattro Tempo AW, our budget pick here at $54.96, is also stocked in 185/60R15 ($52.11), 195/55R16 ($65.96) and 205/55R16 ($72.96). The Continental TrueContact Tour, our premium pick here at $118.99, is also stocked in 225/60R16 ($145.96) and 225/60R17 ($180.99). 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.

None of our picks in this size, the Continental TrueContact Tour, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.

Vehicles that came with 185/65R15

• Nissan Versa (2012-2019)
• Nissan Versa Note (2014-2019)
• Toyota Prius (2004-2009)
• Hyundai Accent (2018-2022, SE)

Earlier and later generations of these cars used other sizes, from 175/65R15 to 16-inch fitments; confirm on the placard before ordering.

Which type of 185/65R15 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 185/65R15 tires cost?

Expect $55–$70 per tire for a budget brand, $70–$93 for a mid-range tire like the Hankook Kinergy GT (H436), and $93–$143 for a premium tire like the Continental TrueContact Tour. A set of four therefore starts at about $220. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 185/65R15 tires?

185/65R15 is original equipment on Nissan Versa (2012-2019), Nissan Versa Note (2014-2019), Toyota Prius (2004-2009) and Hyundai Accent (2018-2022, SE), 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 185/65R15 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Hankook Kinergy GT (H436), 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 Lexani Quattro Tempo AW is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 185/65R15 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.