Tires for 14” basketweaves

[berndt]

I need new tires. It doesn’t seem like there are many good tires out there in 14”. Has anyone recently bought tires and have recommendations? All the threads I find are old and no longer helpful.

Thanks!


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[Powling]

I just picked up some Falken Azenis 615k's for my 14in weaves and they seem pretty good. 195/60/14 sizing and were a good price, I think tire rack has them for like $94/ea USD.

I haven't mounted them yet, but I'm sure they will be massively better than my old all season currently on them, haha.

[roguetoaster]

RT615Ks are fine for summer, but if you're after something likely a bit more hard wearing and stock size (195/65-14) you could try the Vredestein Sportracs that Tire Rack has at $87 each. I haven't personally tried them, but I was very happy with my other set of Vredesteins.

There are also Dunlop Star Specs in 195/60, or if you want all seasons you'll probably end up with something fairly boring, maybe General Altimaxes or Kumho Senses in 195/60.

[berndt]

Never heard of vredsteins which makes me a bit weary. Quite a few choices in 195/60, but don’t really want a smaller diameter if I can help it. But there’s nothing in 205/60.


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[berndt]

I should also say this is going on a convertible with stock suspension.


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[Powling]

From the research I've done, the difference between 65 and 60 sidewall would barely be noticeable.

[berndt]

Thanks. This is the kind of info I need


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[roguetoaster]

It's a 3.2% difference between most 195/65s and 195/60s. However, you should always check total tire diameter.

Vredstein is a European brand, and these tires are made in the Netherlands according to Tire Rack. Falken is a subsidiary of Sumitomo and RT615Ks in this size are made in Japan.