Tire sizes
Used 225/45R17 tires
Need 225/45R17 tires? Message us your size and we will check our used stock. This low-profile size is about 25.0 in tall with only about 4.0 in of sidewall, so pothole damage is the first thing to check.
- Width
- 225 mm
- Sidewall
- 101.3 mm (4″)
- Overall height
- ≈ 25″
- Revs per mile
- ≈ 808
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What does 225/45R17 mean?
It is a radial tire 225 mm wide with a sidewall only 45% of that width, made for a 17 inch wheel.
That is about 101.3 mm, or 4.0 in, of sidewall, the shortest of the common sizes on our list. The overall diameter is about 25.0 in, roughly 808 revolutions per mile.
The short sidewall gives sharper steering feel, but there is less rubber between the wheel and the road.
What sizes are close to 225/45R17?
On paper, 195/65R15 (about 25.0 in) is almost the same diameter as 225/45R17, and 205/55R16 (about 24.9 in) is within about half a percent.
Those are narrower tires on smaller wheels, so they change both fit and handling. Alternate sizes should stay within about 3% of the original diameter and be checked against your vehicle placard. Never assume a swap is fine without that check.
How do I check used 225/45R17 tires for pothole damage?
Look for bulges or bubbles on the sidewall, inside and out. A bulge means the internal cords are broken, and that tire is done, even with deep tread.
Check the bead area and the wheel lip too. Low-profile tires take hard hits, and a bent rim can cause slow leaks. We do rim repair if your wheel took the hit.
Finish with a tread depth reading and the DOT date. Stop by the shop and we will look it over with you.
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