225/45 R17 Tyres in Park Royal
225 mm wide, 45% profile, for a 17-inch wheel. Fitted at our NW10 workshop, with live prices online.
225/45 R17 is a 17-inch tyre, 225 mm wide, with a sidewall 101.2 mm tall (45% of the width). We fit 225/45 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 225/45 R17. It is fitted to cars such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Citroen C4.
What 225/45 R17 means
- 225: the tyre is 225 mm wide, measured across the sidewalls.
- 45: the sidewall height is 45% of the width, so 225 × 45% = 101.2 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: 634.3 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 225/45 R17
Manufacturer and tyre-maker fitment listings give 225/45 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) |
| BMW | 1 Series | F40 hatchback (2019-2024) |
| BMW | 2 Series Gran Coupe | F44 (2020-2024) |
| Citroen | C4 | 2nd gen incl. facelift (2010-2018) |
| 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 | 500L | 199 (2012-2022, facelift 2017), incl. Cross, Urban, Wagon/Living and Trekking |
| Fiat | Tipo | 356 (2016-, facelift 2021), hatchback, estate and saloon |
| Honda | Civic | 9th gen FK hatchback and Tourer (2012-2017) |
| Honda | Honda e | ZC (2020-2024) |
| Hyundai | Ioniq | AE (2016-2022) Hybrid / Plug-in / Electric |
| Hyundai | i30 | GD (2012-2017, facelift 2015) |
| Hyundai | i30 | PD (2017-, facelift 2020) |
| Kia | Ceed | CD 3rd gen (2018-, facelift 2021) |
| Kia | cee'd | JD 2nd gen (2012-2018) |
| Lexus | IS 300h | XE30 (2013-2020 in the UK) |
| MINI | Clubman | F54 (2015-2024, facelift 2019) |
| Mercedes-Benz | A-Class | W176 (2012-2018) |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA | C117 (2013-2019) |
| Peugeot | 308 | P5 3rd gen (2021-, facelift 2025), hatchback and SW, incl. e-308 |
| Peugeot | 308 | T9 2nd gen (2013-2021, facelift 2017), hatchback and SW |
| 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 | Yeti | 5L (2009-2017) |
| Toyota | Auris | E180 (2012-2018), hatchback, Hybrid and Touring Sports |
| Toyota | Corolla | E210 (2019-), hatchback and Touring Sports |
| Vauxhall | Astra | K (2015-2021) |
| Vauxhall | Astra | L (2022-) |
| Volkswagen | Golf | Mk7 (2012-2020) |
| Volkswagen | Golf | Mk8 (2020-) |
| Volvo | V40 | Mk2 (2012-2019) |
What to look for in a 225/45 R17 tyre
- Low profile, less cushion. A 101.2 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.
- Load and speed ratings. Tyre-maker listings for the cars on this size give 91V. 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 225/45 R17, the live list shows what is made in this size today; not every pattern is made in every size.
225/45 R17 tyres by price band
These are the brands we fit, by price band. Which of them make 225/45 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 225/45 R17 depend on the brand — see live fitted prices for 225/45 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 225/45 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 634.3 mm diameter of 225/45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 205/55 R16 | 631.9 mm | -0.4% |
| 205/50 R17 | 636.8 mm | +0.4% |
| 225/40 R18 | 637.2 mm | +0.5% |
| 245/35 R18 | 628.7 mm | -0.9% |
| 245/40 R17 | 627.8 mm | -1.0% |
| 215/55 R16 | 642.9 mm | +1.4% |
See all tyre sizes, or read how our tyre fitting works.
Frequently asked questions
Is 225/45 R17 the same as 225/45 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 205/55 R16 instead of 225/45 R17?
Only if 205/55 R16 is listed for your car. On paper it is 631.9 mm tall against 634.3 mm for 225/45 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 225/45 R17 tyre?
About 634.3 mm (25.0 inches) across when new and unloaded: the 17-inch rim (431.8 mm) plus two sidewalls of 101.2 mm, which is 45% of the 225 mm width. Real tyres differ by a few millimetres between brands and patterns.
Which cars use 225/45 R17 tyres?
Fitment listings give 225/45 R17 for the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Citroen C4, Cupra Leon, Fiat 500L and Honda Civic, among others. One model can use several sizes depending on its wheels, so check the sidewall of your own tyres before you book.
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