185/80 R14 Tyres

The following tyres have been reviewed in 185/80 R14.

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Uniroyal Snow Max 2 (2) 90% 100% 65% 85% 100% 80%
Michelin XAS (1) 90% 90% 0% 0% 90% 90%
Hankook Winter i cept LV (1) 90% 90% 70% 70% 30% 60%
Maxxis Bravo MA751 (2) 75% 65% 75% 55% 90% 85%
Toyo H09 (4) 75% 73% 67% 55% 75% 85%
Kumho PorTran KC53 (2) 85% 75% 40% 80% 70% 60%

185/80 14 Tyre Review Highlights

Kumho PorTran KC53 rated 84% while driving a
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 average miles
I had 3 of these fitted to our caravan (2 road wheels, 1 spare wheel) in Feb 2016. As the weight is spread over 2 wheels, instead of 4 in a car, reinforced van tyres are now almost always required for caravans or heavy trailers (Load index 102/100 8-ply in this case; normally run at 60psi pressure). With a manufacture date code of 4215, these tyres are now over 7 years old, and are well due for changing, despite only covering about 2000 miles per year on average. They have shown virtually no signs of tread wear, and no cracking in the sidewalls or tread, but age deterioration internally is of course not visible. I've been very happy with these tyres to date, and plan to replace them soon with the exact same brand and type.
tyre reviewed on 2023-03-17 13:18:04
Hankook Winter i cept LV rated 79% while driving a Ford LDV Convoy
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
Wonderful tyres. Fitted them to my van and then swapped them onto my breakdown truck after that. Never left me stuck and have got me out the shit on a few occasions. Will buy again.
tyre reviewed on 2021-11-18 00:10:23
Maxxis Bravo MA751 rated 73% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 average miles
Excelent grip on mud, gravel, good grip on light/heavy snow & tarmac. Average grip on wet tarmac. Noisy, but not Big deal, used on Subaru Impreza wagon.
tyre reviewed on 2017-04-07 06:17:28
Michelin XAS rated 90% while driving a Ford Granada Estate Mk.1 3.0V6
Driving on a combination of roads for 70000 spirited miles
These XAS radials were what my Dad always fitted to the family Ford Granada estate car back in the 1980s; some sizes are still available from Michelin Classic. I remember these tyres being very good and dependable: we never had to change them due to failure or puncture in many years of family holidays, even towing a caravan and fully loaded with lots of luggage, two parents and three large boys. They were quiet at all speeds and on most road surfaces; they gripped well on wet and dry tarmac and concrete, around corners and while braking. Each set lasted many thousands of miles over several years despite my Dad being a quite aggressive driver. With him at the wheel the Michelins never squealed or slid, despite his hauling the heavy car around corners often a bit too quickly for me and his passengers.

The only weaknesses of the Michelin XAS were what you might expect from a tyre with no winter or off-road credentials: very little grip on winter snow and ice, and poor traction on the wet grass and mud often encountered on British farm caravan sites. These tyres will probably be expensive, but are worth the price for on-road use in spring, summer and autumn.
tyre reviewed on 2016-09-22 18:51:12
Uniroyal Snow Max 2 rated 79% while driving a Volvo 240 estate
Driving on mostly country roads for 5000 average miles
Slightly noisy, and stiffer, penalty paid for excellent grip in wet and snow.
No appreciable wear yet.
tyre reviewed on 2013-11-24 18:28:02
Toyo H09 rated 88% while driving a Toyota Estima 3ct
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 easy going miles
Fantastic in the snow in the UK (last year and this), and ok in summer, with these tyres on my rwd automatic 93 Toyota Estima I've had no problems with snow in winter (but i often stopped to help dig others out) or mud in summer fields.

The old normal tyres i had, would get stuck on the smallest amount of snow or ice.

Wear has been fantastic, too. doesn't show any signs of wearing at all yet (snipes are still clearly visible). The high load rating (102) also means i don't mind so much about the odd bump, or being on the heavy side.
tyre reviewed on 2012-02-06 14:04:57
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