Are you looking for good winter tyres in size 185/60 R14? Read here about the five models in that size that are most highly rated by other drivers.
If you are wondering which model of 185/60 R14 tyre to choose for the winter, you are in the right place. Because our database currently holds around 70,000 opinions submitted by drivers, we can show you the tyre models that are most recommended by other users. Among the tyres ranked by drivers, we have also included our own suggestion.
Size 185/60 R14 tyres are fitted on the following cars: Chevrolet Aveo, Ford Fiesta, Citroen Xsara, Fiat Bravo, Brava, Punto, Panda, Honda Civic, Kia Rio, Mazda 2, Opel Astra, Corsa, Peugeot 206, 306, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Vento, Polo.
The best 185/60 R14 winter tyres according to OPONEO users:
*based on ratings to August 2013.
Scores are on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 is the highest.
Michelin Alpin A4
Michelin Alpin A4 (average score 4.4)
The Michelin Alpin A4 has so far garnered a total of 172 opinions. As many as 44% of drivers gave this tyre the highest score (5), while no-one scored it at the lowest level (1). This is truly an excellent recommendation for the tyre.
According to their comments, drivers tested the tyre in very varied conditions. In view of its name, the Alpin naturally had to be tried out in mountain conditions. Its performance proved really superb in comparison with models from other brands. This tyre has no problem coping on any type of surface.
Apart from its good user ratings, the Michelin Alpin A4 also boasts excellent results in tyre tests. Since it appeared on the market in the winter of 2011, the tyre has gained a podium place in every ranking. Notably, it has twice finished in first place in the most prestigious ADAC winter tyre tests.
Apart from the tyre’s sharp directional tread pattern (shown on the photo above), which ensures excellent expulsion of water, mud and snow, attention should also be paid to its numerous sipes. These make the tyre bite into the snow and enable confident driving on winter roads.
The Michelin group produces premium tyres with the best performance parameters.
Continental ContiWinterContact TS850
Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 (average score 4.4)
The Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 tyre is recommended by as many as 95%* of the drivers who submitted an opinion.
In their comments, drivers indicated that on this model of tyre their vehicles coped without difficulty on every type of surface encountered in winter.
Many chose this model of tyre based on its results in tests. And with good reason – since its launch in the winter of 2012, the Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 has already taken first place in four different tyre tests conducted by motoring organizations and magazines. Comments such as “I chose it because of the tests” and “the tests don’t lie” appear frequently.
In reading opinions about this product, it quickly becomes clear that its greatest advantage is its excellent performance in snow (“made the grade on fresh snow”, “on deep snow these tyres are a revelation”). These achievements are down to the aggressive directional tread pattern with its large number of sipes.
Continental is a German brand offering products of the highest quality and with the best performance parameters.
Uniroyal MS Plus 6
Uniroyal MS Plus 6 (average score 4.2)
The Uniroyal MS Plus 6 achieved a very high average score. As in the case of the models introduced above, nobody awarded it the lowest score (1).
The most common opinions of users are that it provides “confident and stable driving” and “superb grip”. Although this is a mid-range tyre, its tread is fashioned very similarly to those of the premium tyres presented above. The directional tread pattern provides excellent expulsion of snow, slush and water. The stability of handling that drivers praise is largely a result of the large number of sipes on the tyre surface.
The Uniroyal MS Plus 6 has taken part in several tyre tests so far, being rated as “recommended” and “one of the best on wet surfaces”.
Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. It specializes in the production of wet weather tyres.
Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Fulda Kristall Montero 3 (average score 4.1)
Drivers regard the Fulda Kristall Montero 3, in short, as a “quality product at a good price”. Out of all of the tyres presented here, this is the product that garnered the largest number of opinions.
A good summary of all the comments about the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 might be the description “good moving off, no problems with braking, very good adhesion” on snow – but not only.
An additional advantage of this tyre is the fact that it has always earned a “recommended” rating in the ADAC tyre tests.
The tyre achieves its good performance thanks to the use of SnowCatcher technology, a special design of grooves and sipes on the tyre which make the tread hold onto the snow, ensuring stable handling in the difficult weather conditions of this time of the year.
Fulda is a German brand producing mid-range tyres, and belonging to the Goodyear group.
Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO (average score 4.1)
This is the tyre that attracted the second largest number of opinions out of all those on this list. So far it has received the highest score (5) from 20% of reviewers.
The tyre “handles ideally on both dry and wet surfaces”, “is excellently suited to everyday use”, and “copes particularly well on slush and wet surfaces”. According to drivers’ comments, this product can certainly rival premium tyres (even though in contrast to the tyres described above, it features an asymmetric tread).
The tyre has taken part in several winter tyre tests, gaining a “recommended” rating.
Firestone belongs to the Japanese Bridgestone group, and specializes in the production of mid-range tyres.