Tyre size
Best 205/45 R17 tyres
Picked for the car that run 205/45 R17 from the factory, ranked by independent test results and set for the most demanding of them, so every pick suits every car here.
- width
- 205 mm
- sidewall
- 92 mm
- diameter
- 616 mm
- rim
- 17 in
- factory ratings
- 84W
Best tyres in 205/45 R17
Best overall
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 88
Best in the wet
Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 84
Best performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Most dry grip and steering response for spirited roads.
Max performance summer · Premium · fit 79
Best value
Falken
Azenis FK520
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Ultra-high performance summer · Value · fit 62
Best road + track
Falken
Azenis RT660
A 200-treadwear tyre for track days that still drives home.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Mid-range · fit 73
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 205/45 R17 when the retailer stocks it, or the tyre’s page when it doesn’t. Match or beat the load index and speed rating on your placard.
Cars on 205/45 R17 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda MX-5 2.0 (ND) | 205/45 R17 84W · 2.0 GT/GT RS/Base 17in | Ultra-high performance summer |
The picks above are ultra-high performance summer tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
205/45 R17 questions
What are the best 205/45 R17 tyres?
For the cars that use 205/45 R17 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, a ultra-high performance summer tyre. Best in the wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. Best performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Best value: Falken Azenis FK520. Best road + track: Falken Azenis RT660.
Which cars use 205/45 R17 tyres?
Mazda MX-5 2.0 (ND). Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 205/45 R17 tyre?
About 616 mm (24.3 in) tall overall, 205 mm wide, with a 92 mm sidewall, on an 17-inch rim.