165/65R15 Tyres

Compact city tyres in this size fit some of Australia's most popular small cars: the Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross, Honda Jazz, Mazda 2, Suzuki Swift and Ignis, Hyundai i20 and Accent, Kia Picanto and Rio, and older Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic models. If you're running a pre-2015 small hatch or a current-generation city car, this is one of the most common sizes you'll encounter.

Stock levels are excellent across all channels for this size, which means strong price competition. At the budget end, Sailun Atrezzo Elite, Nankang ECO-2, Linglong Green-Max, and Accelera Phi-R deliver adequate everyday performance at very low prices — a genuinely reasonable choice for low-kilometre city drivers. Mid-range options including Yokohama BluEarth-ES ES32, Hankook Kinergy Eco2, Kumho Ecowing ES31, and Falken Sincera SN110 offer a noticeable improvement in wet grip and road noise without a significant price increase. For the best fuel economy and quietest ride, Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 and Michelin Energy Saver+ lead the category but carry a substantial premium over mid-range choices.

When buying, the load index is rarely a concern on small cars — most of these tyres are rated at 88T or 91H, well above requirements. Wet grip is the most important safety metric; avoid the cheapest budget options that score poorly in independent wet braking tests. Tread life is worth factoring into cost — compact cars are gentle on tyres, and quality mid-range options can last 50,000–60,000 km, making the price-per-kilometre maths compelling versus constant budget replacements. Noise levels matter if you do highway driving; owner reviews on forums are the best source of real-world noise data. eBay regularly offers warehouse overstock of reputable brands in this size at the lowest prices anywhere.