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    165/65r14 Sentury Tire Brands

    I realize some members have moved on to bigger & better tires (maybe). Using a 175/65r14 size tire opens up many more options, and the same can be said of 185/55r15 tires for 15" wheels. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

    When discussing affordable 165/65r14 tire options, the Federal SS657 tires come up quite often. I can say from personal experience, they are a good option (if priced right).

    I have started to take note of some other tires being offered in the 165/65r14 tire size at various tire sites. The lack of Federal tires being offered may have caused that somewhat. Unlike most cheaper Chinese tires, these tires come with decent UTQG ratings & warranties. As I explored them some more, I discovered they all come from the same tire company source.

    I bring this all up for a couple reasons -

    1. If you have experience with these tire companies, I would love for you to share your experience with them.

    2. If you are shopping for factory size 14" tires, these may be an option to consider. I have zero experience with them, & I am not endorsing them. I wouldn't be afraid to try them if the price was right, however.

    So the new tires that seem the most interesting to me are the -

    Landsail LS388 - these tires have a decent 500AA UTQG rating & come with a 50,000 mile warranty. Found today @ walmart.com, tires-easy.com, simpletire.com, & others most likely.

    Delinte DH2 - these tires have a 420AA UTQG rating (same as Federal SS657), but have a better 50,000 mile warranty. Found today @ walmart.com, tires-easy.com, simpletire.com, & others most likely.

    Pantera Touring A/S - these tires have a 500AA UTQG rating & 60,000 mile warranty. Found today @ simpletire.com.

    These tires are all connected to Sentury Tires.

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    "Delinte tires are made in China, Thailand and the USA by fast-growing Chinese-based manufacturer Sentury Tire.

    "Landsail was founded in 2010 and is a sub-brand that is owned by the Chinese tire company Sentury Tires. Landsail tires are manufactured at factories located in China and exported to over 100 countries globally. The brand creates a range of budget tires for several vehicle types that include sedans, minivans, crossovers, SUV’s, and light trucks. The brand's tires are not your typical cheap Asian products but are designed at state-of-the-art facilities, which operate machinery designed in Germany, Japan, and the United States. This is a great brand to consider in the budget category."

    Pantera Tire is the Tire Alliance Group's, Exclusive Brand, produced by Sentury Tire in their state of the art, fully automated, world class factories. This brand covers an extensive array of vehicle fitments on the road today with a broad range of tire sizes.

    I like seeing less expensive tire options (verses the Dunlop & Bridgestone). These past few years, Federal, Nexen, and Kumho tires have appeared. If these Sentury tire brands are decent tires, it would be nice to add them to the list. If all these tires were priced the same, I would most likely stick with the more proven Nexen & Kumho brands. If there was a savings, however, I may give these brands a try.

    Unlike the European (& other places) tire market, our 165/65r14 tire choices still remain quite small. I am just putting this out there for people shopping for factory size 14" tires for a Mirage. I am not a big fan of cheap Chinese tires, but these different (Sentury related) brands may be better than those?

    If someone bashes these Sentury made tires, it will not hurt my feelings. I have just taken note of them & found the connection between them interesting. Plus, more & more places are starting to carry them in the 165/65r14 size.


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    Only one way to find out.

    I'm very suspicious of any tire brand's warranty claims.

    I have 8 new tires for my Mirage right now, as you know, and they're all made in South Korea. Personally, I would buy South Korean tires, or Taiwan-made tires, any day.

    I had Nexen winter tires in 2009, back on my Escort station wagon (fully-loaded). They were an improvement over my all seasons. Not as stark a difference as my Mirage's having gone from all seasons, to winter in the winters.

    So, like I said, I am pretty wary of any warranty claim by any tire manufacturer. My new Kuhmo's have a 100,000 km warranty. Maybe just try to get new ones when the time comes??

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    Quote Originally Posted by dspace9 View Post
    Only one way to find out.

    I'm very suspicious of any tire brand's warranty claims.

    I have 8 new tires for my Mirage right now, as you know, and they're all made in South Korea. Personally, I would buy South Korean tires, or Taiwan-made tires, any day.

    I had Nexen winter tires in 2009, back on my Escort station wagon (fully-loaded). They were an improvement over my all seasons. Not as stark a difference as my Mirage's having gone from all seasons, to winter in the winters.

    So, like I said, I am pretty wary of any warranty claim by any tire manufacturer. My new Kuhmo's have a 100,000 km warranty. Maybe just try to get new ones when the time comes??
    I typically compare 165/65r14 tires @ walmart.com, tires-easy.com, simple-tire.com, & tirerack.com.

    I have never seen a 165/65r14 Hankook tire of any type offered here, & the Solus TA31 is the only 165/65r14 Kumho tire I have seen in recent years. I believe you have two great tires, but your two Hankook/Kumho tires are not currently offered here.

    As far as warranties go - A UTQG rating combined with a mileage warranty should give you a ballpark figure of the tire's value.

    165/65r14 OEM tires have been the -

    Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S - 340AB rating & no mileage warranty usually given.

    Falken SN250A A/S - 320BB rating & no mileage warranty.

    If these were the Falken SN250 A/S tires, they would have a 720AB rating & come with an 80,000 mile (nearly 130,000 km) warranty. An inferior Falken tire is the current OEM tire for the 2021 Mirage. The OEM Dunlop/Falken tires have lower UTQG ratings & no listed mileage warranties.

    The Sentury tires (offered as other brand names) that I have brought up have better UTQG ratings (420AA - 500AA) & have 50,000 - 60,000 mile warranties.

    I have confidence in the Nexen N'Priz AH5 tires (460AA/50,000 mile warranty) & the Kumho Solus TA31 tires (500AA/60,000 mile warranty), but these various brands of Sentury tires have very similar ratings. If they offered a substantial savings in price, they may be worth considering?

    A low rated/no mileage warranty $150.99 Dunlop Enasave makes all these tires above somewhat appealing. The OEM Falken SN250A A/S tires are priced more like the others, but their lower UTQG rating & lack warranty make them less appealing to me at least.

    If available & priced right, the Kumho & Nexen alternatives are great options. If the various brands of Sentury tires are decent tires, they may offer some competition. If nothing else, good competition can help keep prices down sometimes. Overall, tires are priced higher than normal these days, too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark View Post
    I believe you have two great tires, but your two Hankook/Kumho tires are not currently offered here.

    As far as warranties go - A UTQG rating combined with a mileage warranty should give you a ballpark figure of the tire's value.
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    I hope to get way more wear out of my Kumho's than I have with any other tire I've tried so far (Dunlop, Bridgestone). Having them on for only 7 months a year will help extend the life of them as well.

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    I currently have the Bridgestone Potenza tires on my Mirage. They seem to be doing well. I found them at a steal. $30 each on clearance at Walmart of all places. 1 rotation in, and I do like them better than the factory tires. Better wear and better grip in rain/snow here in the Midwest. Less road noise as well on the highway. Planning on possible upgrade with new wheels however to broaden my options in the near future. Maybe I'll post them up for sale here for a fellow forumer

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    Quote Originally Posted by candicemaayy View Post
    I currently have the Bridgestone Potenza tires on my Mirage. They seem to be doing well. I found them at a steal. $30 each on clearance at Walmart of all places. 1 rotation in, and I do like them better than the factory tires. Better wear and better grip in rain/snow here in the Midwest. Less road noise as well on the highway. Planning on possible upgrade with new wheels however to broaden my options in the near future. Maybe I'll post them up for sale here for a fellow forumer
    $30 each is a great deal, especially for Bridgestones. How many miles have you put on them?

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    They have just over 14k miles on them since I had them put on about 2.5 years ago. (Thanks COVID) I had them rotated at about 10k at my last service.

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    Quote Originally Posted by candicemaayy View Post
    I currently have the Bridgestone Potenza tires on my Mirage. They seem to be doing well. I found them at a steal. $30 each on clearance at Walmart of all places. 1 rotation in, and I do like them better than the factory tires. Better wear and better grip in rain/snow here in the Midwest. Less road noise as well on the highway. Planning on possible upgrade with new wheels however to broaden my options in the near future. Maybe I'll post them up for sale here for a fellow forumer
    $30/tire is a great deal!

    165/65r14 Bridgestone Potenza (260AB UTQG rating/40,000 mile warranty) are $102.99/tire @ Walmart today.

    A set of 4 tires for $120 would be $411.96 today.

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    I went to a few different places before I found them at Walmart and the final price (mounted/balanced) was around $600. I believe I paid ~$160 out the door at Walmart!

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    Quote Originally Posted by candicemaayy View Post
    I went to a few different places before I found them at Walmart and the final price (mounted/balanced) was around $600. I believe I paid ~$160 out the door at Walmart!

    $160 wouldn't even cover one Dunlop Enasave tire (mounted/balanced) @ Walmart today.

    $150.99/tire + $14 (free mounting/lifetime balance) + $1.50 (old tire disposal fee).



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