185/55 R14 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
The Dynaxer HP4 is a balanced tyre, but some of the tests criticize it's worse mileage and wet performance. For a lower price, it could be a good option.
| 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
The BluResponse has been with us for many years now, but it still stands as a very decent tire. The price is usually acceptable and it's only major downside when compared to newer tires is lower mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
20 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
5 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
19 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
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 |
6 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sport BluResponse
- In stock
£71
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Sport BluResponse | In stock | Free shipping | £71 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse ( 185/55 R14 80H )
- In stock
£91
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse ( 185/55 R14 80H ) | In stock | Free shipping | £91 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
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BFGoodrich Advantage
The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
24 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
18 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
12 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
21 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
20 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
9 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
10 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
18 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
Cars with 185/55 R14 tyres
185/55 R14 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
2.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
66%
4.
BFGoodrich Advantage
62%
5.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
49%
6.
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
30%
Wet
1.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
2.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
62%
4.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
47%
5.
BFGoodrich Advantage
39%
Comfort
1.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
2.
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
3.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
56%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
54%
5.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
47%
6.
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
30%
Economy
1.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
3.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
4.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
5.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
33%
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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.
