225/50R17 tyres
Compare 110 tyres in 225/50R17 (also written 225/50 R17 or 225 50 17) from 49 brands, priced from $76 to $439 each including GST. Tread types in this size include touring, performance, summer and highway terrain. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
Vehicles that use 225/50R17
In Australia, verified examples include the Holden Cruze JH Series II SRi hatchback, including the 2012 MY12 model, and some BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Honda Accord and Subaru Liberty variants. Fitment varies by year, variant and wheel package, so check the current tyre sidewall or vehicle tyre placard before ordering. Do not rely on the model name alone.
This page lists 110 products from 49 brands. You can compare 225/50R17 tyres by brand, tread pattern, speed rating, tread type and stock. Prices range from $76 to $439 per tyre, in AUD including GST. Tyres can be delivered Australia-wide or sent to a nationwide Tyroola fitting partner for fitting and balancing.
Choosing a 225/50R17 tyre
Touring tyres are the main choice in this size, with 42 listings, and suit daily driving, commuting and longer road trips. Performance tyres, with 33 listings, suit drivers who want sharper steering response. Summer tyres, with 30 listings, are suited to normal warm-weather road use. Only two all season listings appear in the catalogue, while highway terrain has three. 225/50R17 all terrain tyres are not a common choice for this passenger-car size.
For a cheap 225/50R17 tyres price, compare the budget range with mid-range and premium options rather than choosing on price alone. Match the replacement tyre's load index, speed rating and any run-flat requirement to the vehicle. Popular catalogue patterns include Cinturato P7, Primacy 4, Ecopia EP300 and Potenza S001.
What 225/50R17 means
A 225/50R17 tyre is 225 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 50% of that width, about 113 mm tall, and it fits a 17-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 657 mm, or about 485 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 225/50R17 carry load indexes from 94 (670 kg per tyre) to 98 (750 kg per tyre) and speed ratings H (210 km/h), V (240 km/h), W (270 km/h) and Y (300 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Tread types in 225/50R17
Touring (42), Performance (33), Highway terrain (3).
Brands in 225/50R17
The brands with the most 225/50R17 options are Michelin (11), Kumho (10), Pirelli (9), Bridgestone (8), Yokohama (5), Continental (3), Hankook (3), Roadx (3).
Frequently asked questions
What cars use 225/50R17 tyres?
Verified Australian examples include the Holden Cruze JH Series II SRi hatchback, including the 2012 MY12 model, plus some BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Honda Accord and Subaru Liberty variants. Fitment varies by year, variant and wheel package. Check the size on the tyre sidewall or the vehicle's tyre placard before buying.
Are 225/50R17 tyres suitable for all terrain driving?
225/50R17 is mainly a passenger-car size, so touring, performance and summer tyres are the usual choices. The catalogue includes only three highway terrain listings and no broad range of 225/50R17 all terrain tyres. For gravel roads or light-duty conditions, confirm that the tread and vehicle manufacturer requirements are suitable before fitting.
What does 225/50R17 mean?
It means a tyre 225 mm wide with a sidewall 50% of that width (about 113 mm), radial construction, for a 17-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 225/50R17 91V.
How much are 225/50R17 tyres?
Right now 225/50R17 tyres range from $76 to $439 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $304.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 225/50R17?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 225/50R17 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.