Tyre size
Best 225/60 R17 tyres
Picked for the car that run 225/60 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
- 225 mm
- sidewall
- 135 mm
- diameter
- 702 mm
- rim
- 17 in
- factory ratings
- 99V
Best tyres in 225/60 R17
Best overall
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Grand touring · Premium · fit 85
Best off-road
Yokohama
Geolandar A/T G015
Highest fit score for gravel, beach and towing.
All-terrain (A/T) · Mid-range · fit 68
Best in the wet
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Grand touring · Premium · fit 75
Best value
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Grand touring · Value · fit 55
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 225/60 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 225/60 R17 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester 2.5 | 225/60 R17 99V · 2.5i/L 17in | Grand touring |
The picks above are grand touring tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
225/60 R17 questions
What are the best 225/60 R17 tyres?
For the cars that use 225/60 R17 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Continental PremiumContact 7, a grand touring tyre. Best off-road: Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015. Best in the wet: Michelin Primacy 4+. Best value: Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Which cars use 225/60 R17 tyres?
Subaru Forester 2.5. Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 225/60 R17 tyre?
About 702 mm (27.6 in) tall overall, 225 mm wide, with a 135 mm sidewall, on an 17-inch rim.