Rapid 205/45R17 tyres
Compare 2 Rapid tyres in 205/45R17 (also written 205/45 R17 or 205 45 17), priced from $75 to $85 each including GST. Tread types in this size include performance and touring. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 205/45R17 means
A 205/45R17 tyre is 205 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 45% of that width, about 92 mm tall, and it fits a 17-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 616 mm, or about 516 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 205/45R17 carry load indexes from 88 (560 kg per tyre) to 88 (560 kg per tyre) and speed ratings W (270 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 205/45R17
Performance (1), Touring (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 205/45R17 mean?
It means a tyre 205 mm wide with a sidewall 45% of that width (about 92 mm), radial construction, for a 17-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 205/45R17 91V.
How much are 205/45R17 tyres?
Right now 205/45R17 tyres range from $75 to $85 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $300.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 205/45R17?
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 205/45R17 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.