I see myself sticking with factory size 165/65r14 tires for the life of my Mirage. Thus, I sort of keep track of what is out there.
For the past couple years, I have felt the Nexen N'Priz AH5 & Kumho Solus TA31 have been the best two 165/65r14 all-season tire offerings in the States (especially when you find them in the $50-70 price range on sale).
I have recently noticed a new 165/65r14 all-season Kumho tire, & it is on sale on the Walmart site for $68.03/tire with free shipping today. That could change tomorrow. If you compare the specs of the three tires, you will see the specs of this new Kumho Solus TA51a tire are quite good!
The Kumho Solus TA51a has the highest UTQG rating, best warranty, deepest thread depth, & I prefer the higher maximum 51 psi rating. I am not 100% sure of the tire weight, but one vendor listed it @ 14 pounds. This is the best warranty (highest UTQG rating) that I have seen on any 165/65r14 tire offered in the States.
Kumho Solus TA51a 79T (all-season) -
640AA, 51 psi, 10/32”, 14 lbs, 22.4”, 4.5 - 6” rims, 75,000 miles, Korea
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Kumho Solus TA31 79T (all-season) -
500AA, 44 psi, 9.5/32”, 14.2 lbs, 22.4”, 4.5 - 6” rims, 60,000 miles, Korea
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Nexen NPriz AH5 79T (all-season) -
460AA, 51 psi, 9/32", 13 lbs, 22.4", 4.5 - 6” rims, 50,000 miles, Korea
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It always pays to shop around for any particular tire, but I would not overlook Walmart. Walmart also mounts tires bought through them for free. There was a $14 lifetime balance charge last time I had tires done. $1.50 fee/tire for old tire disposal, which is no big deal!
In my case, I don't live near a Discount Tire or other tire chain stores.
This Kumho Solus TA51a is priced today @
Tires Easy =$92
Simple Tire = $92 (claim it was $149)
Walmart = $68.03
Kumho's tire warranties seem quite good in my opinion, too! See below if interested -
https://www.kumhotireusa.com/us/glob...12&iditem=4113