195/65R14 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 195/65R14, a common size on compact cars. It fits the BMW 3 Series and more.
What 195/65R14 tires cost
Nankang CX-668
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Hankook Optimo (K415)
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Hankook Optimo (K415) 195/65R14 89H All Season Passenger Tires
Vredestein Sprint Classic
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 $372 to $372, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 195/65R14 right now
Petlas Elegant PT311 UHP Summer 195/65R14 89H Passenger Tires
$92.96per tire $185.92 for 2 tires · $371.84 for 4
1 tire 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 195/65R14 size
The US-spec E30 3 Series size on the 14x6 bottlecap wheel, where the factory tire was a 195/65HR14 Michelin MXV or Pirelli P600. No bias-ply or whitewall history at all. Retail stock is thin and almost entirely small-brand; the period-look radial makers (Vredestein, Pirelli's Cinturato range) cover most 14 in European sizes and are the sensible choice if you want an H rating rather than a T. An E30 upsized to 15 in wants 205/55R15 instead.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 195/65R14 tire is 195 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 5.0 inches tall), and it mounts on a 14-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 24 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 89H on the Hankook Optimo (K415) (1,279 lb per tire, rated to 130 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.
What 195/65R14 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 6 tires listed in this size, 1 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Petlas Elegant PT311 UHP Summer at $92.96, a 89H tire. The median is $92.96; a third of the tires cost $92.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $92.96. 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.
Vehicles that use 195/65R14
- BMW 3 Series (1984-1991, 318i)
- BMW 3 Series (1984-1991, 325e/325es)
- BMW 3 Series (1984-1991, 325i 14 in)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 225/45R18, 225/45R17 or 235/45R17 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 195/65R14 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 195/65R14 tires cost?
Expect $93–$93 per tire for a budget brand, $93–$93 for a mid-range tire like the Hankook Optimo (K415), and $93–$93 for a premium tire like the Vredestein Sprint Classic. A set of four therefore starts at about $372. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 195/65R14 tires?
195/65R14 is original equipment on BMW 3 Series (1984-1991, 318i), BMW 3 Series (1984-1991, 325e/325es) and BMW 3 Series (1984-1991, 325i 14 in), 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 195/65R14 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Hankook Optimo (K415), 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 Vredestein Sprint Classic is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Nankang CX-668 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 195/65R14 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.