215/40 R17 Tyres in Park Royal
215 mm wide, 40% profile, for a 17-inch wheel. Fitted at our NW10 workshop, with live prices online.
215/40 R17 is a 17-inch tyre, 215 mm wide, with a sidewall 86 mm tall (40% of the width). We fit 215/40 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 215/40 R17. It is fitted to cars such as the SEAT Ibiza, Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Polo.
What 215/40 R17 means
- 215: the tyre is 215 mm wide, measured across the sidewalls.
- 40: the sidewall height is 40% of the width, so 215 × 40% = 86 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: 603.8 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 215/40 R17
Manufacturer and tyre-maker fitment listings give 215/40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEAT | Ibiza | Mk4 facelift (6J, 2012-2017) |
| SEAT | Toledo | Mk4 (NH, 2012-2019) |
| Skoda | Fabia | Mk3 (NJ, 2014-2021) |
| Skoda | Rapid | NH (2012-2019) incl. Spaceback |
| Volkswagen | Polo | Mk5 / 6R-6C (2009-2017) |
What to look for in a 215/40 R17 tyre
- Low profile, less cushion. An 86 mm sidewall on a 17-inch wheel leaves little to absorb a pothole or a kerb, so check for bulges and rim damage after a hard hit, and have the wheel alignment checked if the steering pulls or the new tyres wear on one edge.
- Winter or all-season. If you want winter or all-season tyres in 215/40 R17, the live list shows what is made in this size today; not every pattern is made in every size.
215/40 R17 tyres by price band
These are the brands we fit, by price band. Which of them make 215/40 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 215/40 R17 depend on the brand — see live fitted prices for 215/40 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 215/40 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 603.8 mm diameter of 215/40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 195/50 R16 | 601.4 mm | -0.4% |
| 195/45 R17 | 607.3 mm | +0.6% |
| 215/45 R16 | 599.9 mm | -0.7% |
| 205/45 R17 | 616.3 mm | +2.1% |
| 195/40 R17 | 587.8 mm | -2.6% |
| 195/55 R16 | 620.9 mm | +2.8% |
See all tyre sizes, or read how our tyre fitting works.
Frequently asked questions
Is 215/40 R17 the same as 215/40 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 195/50 R16 instead of 215/40 R17?
Only if 195/50 R16 is listed for your car. On paper it is 601.4 mm tall against 603.8 mm for 215/40 R17, a 0.4% difference, so the speedometer would barely change. It also needs a 16-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 215/40 R17 tyre?
About 603.8 mm (23.8 inches) across when new and unloaded: the 17-inch rim (431.8 mm) plus two sidewalls of 86 mm, which is 40% of the 215 mm width. Real tyres differ by a few millimetres between brands and patterns.
Which cars use 215/40 R17 tyres?
Fitment listings give 215/40 R17 for the SEAT Ibiza, Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Polo, SEAT Toledo and Skoda Rapid. 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.