205/50 R17 Tyres in Park Royal
205 mm wide, 50% profile, for a 17-inch wheel. Fitted at our NW10 workshop, with live prices online.
205/50 R17 is a 17-inch tyre, 205 mm wide, with a sidewall 102.5 mm tall (50% of the width). We fit 205/50 R17 tyres at our Park Royal garage in NW10, with balancing, a new valve and disposal of the old tyre included. The price depends on the brand: see live prices for 205/50 R17. It is fitted to cars such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Citroen C3.
What 205/50 R17 means
- 205: the tyre is 205 mm wide, measured across the sidewalls.
- 50: the sidewall height is 50% of the width, so 205 × 50% = 102.5 mm.
- R: radial construction. A ZR in the same place is the same size with a speed marking for over 240 km/h.
- 17: it fits a 17-inch wheel. Overall diameter is 17 × 25.4 mm plus two sidewalls: 636.8 mm.
The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall (for example 91V). Replace like for like or higher, as your handbook states.
Cars that use 205/50 R17
Manufacturer and tyre-maker fitment listings give 205/50 R17 for these models, usually as one of several wheel options. The size on your own tyres, or on the placard in the door frame, is the one to match.
| Make | Model | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3 | 8V (2012-2020) |
| Audi | A3 | 8Y (2020-) |
| BMW | 1 Series | F20 5-door hatchback, facelift (2015-2019) |
| Citroen | C3 | 3rd gen incl. 2020 facelift (2016-2024) |
| Citroen | C3 / e-C3 | 4th gen (2024-) |
| Citroen | C4 Cactus | 1st gen incl. 2018 facelift (2014-2020) |
| Cupra | Leon | Mk4 KL (2020-) |
| Cupra | Leon (SEAT Leon Cupra) | Mk3 5F (2014-2020), sold as SEAT Leon Cupra before the Cupra brand |
| Cupra | Leon Estate | Mk4 KL Sportstourer / ST (2020-) |
| Fiat | Grande Panda | 2025-, Hybrid and electric |
| MG | MG4 EV Urban | AH4E (2026-) |
| MINI | Cooper E / SE (electric) | J01 (2024-) |
| Mercedes-Benz | A-Class | W176 (2012-2018) |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA | C117 (2013-2019) |
| Nissan | Pulsar | C13 (2014-2018) |
| Peugeot | 2008 | A94 1st gen (2013-2019, facelift 2016) |
| Renault | Megane | III (2008-2016, facelift 2012 and 2014) |
| Renault | Megane | IV (2016-2023, facelift 2020) |
| SEAT | Leon | Mk3 (5F, 2012-2020) |
| SEAT | Leon | Mk4 (KL, 2020-) |
| Skoda | Octavia | Mk3 (5E, 2013-2020) incl. vRS |
| Skoda | Scala | Mk1 (NW, 2019-) |
| Skoda | Yeti | 5L (2009-2017) |
| Suzuki | SX4 S-Cross | JY (2013-2016, 1.6 petrol and 1.6 DDiS diesel) |
| Volkswagen | Caddy | Mk4 / 2K facelift (2015-2020) |
| Volkswagen | Golf | Mk7 (2012-2020) |
| Volkswagen | Golf | Mk8 (2020-) |
| Volvo | V40 | Mk2 (2012-2019) |
What to look for in a 205/50 R17 tyre
- Load and speed ratings. Tyre-maker listings for the cars on this size give 87V, 89V and 93V. The rating differs between cars and engines, so match the marking on your own tyres or in the handbook, or go higher.
- Winter or all-season. If you want winter or all-season tyres in 205/50 R17, the live list shows what is made in this size today; not every pattern is made in every size.
205/50 R17 tyres by price band
These are the brands we fit, by price band. Which of them make 205/50 R17, and at what price today, is on the live price list.
- Premium: Continental, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin
- Mid-range: Avon, Nankang, Roadstone, Kumho
- Budget: Accelera, Linglong
Prices for 205/50 R17 depend on the brand — see live fitted prices for 205/50 R17.
Book online, call 020 3886 2355 or WhatsApp 07476 586 589. We fit at Unit 4 Unimix House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7TR, balancing and a new valve included.
Sizes next to 205/50 R17
Same 17-inch rim, one step wider, narrower, taller or lower.
Sizes with a similar overall diameter
These sizes are within 3% of the 636.8 mm diameter of 205/50 R17 on paper, and within 20 mm of its width. That alone does not make them approved for your car: check the handbook or the door placard, and keep one size across an axle.
| Size | Overall diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 225/40 R18 | 637.2 mm | +0.1% |
| 225/45 R17 | 634.3 mm | -0.4% |
| 195/60 R16 | 640.4 mm | +0.6% |
| 205/55 R16 | 631.9 mm | -0.8% |
| 205/45 R18 | 641.7 mm | +0.8% |
| 215/40 R18 | 629.2 mm | -1.2% |
See all tyre sizes, or read how our tyre fitting works.
Frequently asked questions
Is 205/50 R17 the same as 205/50 ZR17?
Yes, the dimensions are the same. The Z marks a tyre rated for over 240 km/h (149 mph); the exact rating is the letter after the load index, such as W or Y. Fit at least the speed rating your handbook gives for the car.
Can I fit 225/40 R18 instead of 205/50 R17?
Only if 225/40 R18 is listed for your car. On paper it is 637.2 mm tall against 636.8 mm for 205/50 R17, a 0.1% difference, so the speedometer would barely change. It also needs an 18-inch wheel instead of a 17-inch one. Wheel width, arch clearance, load index and speed rating must suit the car too, so check the handbook or the door placard, and fit one size across an axle.
How tall is a 205/50 R17 tyre?
About 636.8 mm (25.1 inches) across when new and unloaded: the 17-inch rim (431.8 mm) plus two sidewalls of 102.5 mm, which is 50% of the 205 mm width. Real tyres differ by a few millimetres between brands and patterns.
Which cars use 205/50 R17 tyres?
Fitment listings give 205/50 R17 for the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Citroen C3, Cupra Leon, Fiat Grande Panda and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, among others. One model can use several sizes depending on its wheels, so check the sidewall of your own tyres before you book.
Same-Day Tyre Fitting & Walk-Ins Welcome
New tyres fitted while you wait, plus puncture repairs, wheel balancing and battery replacement at our Park Royal workshop. No appointment needed for tyres, just call in.