List of Tires to fit Mirage.

[cyclopathic]

This is a US or Perhaps North America list. There likely alot more choices in 14" in other countries.

OEM 165/65R14 size:
Dunlop ENASAVE 01 A/S - $94 LRR OEM
Bridgestone POTENZA RE92 - $80 LRR (OEM on Insight gen1)

winter:
Dunlop SP WINTER RESPONSE - $73
Dunlop WINTER MAXX - $75


185/60R14 (+1.3%)
General RT-43 - $58
BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S 185/60R14 - $80
multiple Kumho, Federal also Hankook Optima H426

winter:
Yokohama ICEGUARD IG52C - $57
General ALTIMAX ARCTIC -$62
Firestone Winterforce - $65
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP WINTER -$66

Prices are take from TireRack as an example only.

[inuvik]

Nokian also have the OEM size

http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyreselec...passenger-car/

[cyclopathic]

Nokian also have the OEM size

http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyreselec...passenger-car/

Well there are Tyres and there are Tires. And unfortunately Tyres come in 165/65R14 but they are not sold in regions designated for tires. (does it make sense? they don't list them in USA)

[inuvik]

Well there are Tyres and there are Tires. And unfortunately Tyres come in 165/65R14 but they are not sold in regions designated for tires. (does it make sense? they don't list them in USA)

I called my local Nokian shop and they stated they could order the winter tire. Also, we have members in other countries where the full range of Nokian tires or tyres are available.

[laceygirl]

I plan to switch my tyres from Bridgestone Potenza's to Yokohamas when they wear out... I've always rode on Yoki's, they're a damn good tyre... The Bridgestones are great, they're an expensive tyre though, and because I'm getting rims and rubber when they wear out, its going to be expensive enough as it is....

We pay so much more for tyres here, its heartbreaking....

[Car Nut]

I plan to switch my tyres from Bridgestone Potenza's to Yokohamas when they wear out... I've always rode on Yoki's, they're a damn good tyre... The Bridgestones are great, they're an expensive tyre though, and because I'm getting rims and rubber when they wear out, its going to be expensive enough as it is....

We pay so much more for tyres here, its heartbreaking....

No cheap azz Chinese imports available?

[cyclopathic]

No cheap azz Chinese imports available?

Douglas tires $39/$50 at walmart?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Douglas-Pe...14-87H/1819269
http://www.walmart.com/ip/185-60R14-...-Tire/46633819

[Tinker1980]

Douglas tires $39/$50 at walmart?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Douglas-Pe...14-87H/1819269
http://www.walmart.com/ip/185-60R14-...-Tire/46633819

You'll find the "Cheap chinese tires from wal-mart" are made in the US. I know the Douglas Xtra-Trac tires I had on my Metro were made in the US, and they were $42 each.

Back to the topic...

I'm thinking about some 175/65R14's for my mirage. I'd also consider 185/60R14. Will either of those tires fit the stock steel 4.5" wide rims? Or do I need to go snag four 6" wide 14" wheels from an old civic? (I have access to a powdercoating setup, I could powdercoat them...)

[cyclopathic]

You'll find the "Cheap chinese tires from wal-mart" are made in the US. I know the Douglas Xtra-Trac tires I had on my Metro were made in the US, and they were $42 each.

Back to the topic...

I'm thinking about some 175/65R14's for my mirage. I'd also consider 185/60R14. Will either of those tires fit the stock steel 4.5" wide rims? Or do I need to go snag four 6" wide 14" wheels from an old civic? (I have access to a powdercoating setup, I could powdercoat them...)

We are running 185/60R14 RT43 on stock steel rims without any issues. I like 185/60 more as it is closer in diameter, less speedo error.

RT43 is probably best bet: cheap, widely available, good grip and handling for non-performance tire, rated top 5 for category at TireRack. They are not LRR but not bad had been rated better than average in rolling test by Customer Report. 185/60 H rated at 51psi max, so at 48/42 psi they roll.

Only complaints they took really long time to break in ~3,000mi, so if there is no issue with alignment they likely go more than 60K warranty. Also at 38-42 psi they are squirmy, more than they would have been with wider rim.

[MysticMirage]

I'm thinking about some 175/65R14's for my mirage. I'd also consider 185/60R14. Will either of those tires fit the stock steel 4.5" wide rims? Or do I need to go snag four 6" wide 14" wheels from an old civic? (I have access to a powdercoating setup, I could powdercoat them...)

I'm running 175/65R14 just fine on stock rims. I got some cheapo's from Hibdon's. http://www.tiresplus.com/tire_catalo...ty=4&Pno=(405) 759-8324
Have no complaints so far. Had them for a couple months now. Minimal road noise and more comfortable ride than the stock Enasaves, but that's to be expected as it isn't a firm LRR tire.