ok now its getting hard to narrow down selection. basically how do we estimate the grip and performance? can we in general estimate the performance by feeling the rubber hardness, tyre thread style and by visual?
good 14" seldom ppl discuss and one guy told eagle f1 is good but not sure whether still on production or not
Tyre by it's looks and feel cannot determine it performance and handling. It has to be fitted and tried.
Imagine even the same tyres on different cars gives different results. That is why looking into the forum is good. Basically if more member mention good then probably they are, because most of us drives different cars, different driving style, different road conditions and so on.
From my info, Eagle F1 GS-D3 is a good tyre in handling and performance. Wet aquaplaning resistance is one of the best around. Wet grip too but dry extreme is not recommended. Not sure if you can still find in the market, but if looking for 165/55/R14 the choices are even less...