205/45R17 tire size

A 205/45R17 tire is 205 mm wide with a sidewall 45% of its width (92.2 mm), fits a 17-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 616 mm (24.3 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width205 mm8.07 in
Sidewall height92.2 mm3.63 in
Rim diameter431.8 mm17 in
Overall diameter616.3 mm24.26 in
Circumference1,936.2 mm76.23 in
Revolutions516 per km831 per mile

Reading the size 205/45R17

205Width in mm45Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction17Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 205/45R17

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
195/60R15615 mm-0.2%99.8Compare
185/70R14615 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
195/55R16621 mm+0.7%100.7Compare
205/50R16611 mm-0.8%99.2Compare
185/65R15622 mm+0.8%100.8Compare
175/65R15608 mm-1.3%98.7Compare
215/45R17625 mm+1.5%101.5Compare
205/60R15627 mm+1.7%101.7

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