215/45R17 performance tyres
Compare 34 performance tyres in 215/45R17 (also written 215/45 R17 or 215 45 17) from 30 brands, priced from $67 to $341 each including GST. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 215/45R17 means
A 215/45R17 tyre is 215 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 45% of that width, about 97 mm tall, and it fits a 17-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 625 mm, or about 509 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 215/45R17 carry load indexes from 87 (545 kg per tyre) to 91 (615 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.
Brands in 215/45R17
The brands with the most 215/45R17 options are Nankang (3), Goodride (2), Nexen (2), Atlas (1), Austone (1), BFGoodrich (1), Blackarrow (1), Bridgestone (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 215/45R17 mean?
It means a tyre 215 mm wide with a sidewall 45% of that width (about 97 mm), radial construction, for a 17-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 215/45R17 91V.
How much are 215/45R17 tyres?
Right now 215/45R17 tyres range from $67 to $341 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $268.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 215/45R17?
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 215/45R17 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.