Kumho 245/40R17 tyres
Compare 3 Kumho tyres in 245/40R17 (also written 245/40 R17 or 245 40 17), priced from $175 to $249 each including GST. Tread types in this size include summer and performance. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 245/40R17 means
A 245/40R17 tyre is 245 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 40% of that width, about 98 mm tall, and it fits a 17-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 628 mm, or about 507 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 245/40R17 carry load indexes from 91 (615 kg per tyre) to 95 (690 kg per tyre) and speed ratings 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 245/40R17
Performance (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 245/40R17 mean?
It means a tyre 245 mm wide with a sidewall 40% of that width (about 98 mm), radial construction, for a 17-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 245/40R17 91V.
How much are 245/40R17 tyres?
Right now 245/40R17 tyres range from $175 to $249 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $700.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 245/40R17?
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 245/40R17 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.