Michelin 205/55R17 tyres
Compare 8 Michelin tyres in 205/55R17 (also written 205/55 R17 or 205 55 17), priced from $276 to $438 each including GST. Tread types in this size include touring and performance. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 205/55R17 means
A 205/55R17 tyre is 205 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 55% 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 484 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 205/55R17 carry load indexes from 91 (615 kg per tyre) to 95 (690 kg per tyre) and speed ratings 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 205/55R17
Touring (7), Performance (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 205/55R17 mean?
It means a tyre 205 mm wide with a sidewall 55% 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 205/55R17 91V.
How much are 205/55R17 tyres?
Right now 205/55R17 tyres range from $276 to $438 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $1,104.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 205/55R17?
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 205/55R17 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.