205/45R17 tire size
A 205/45R17 tire is 24.26 inches (616.3 mm) tall, 8.07 in (205 mm) wide and fits a 17-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 24.3x8.1R17.
| Overall diameter | 24.26 in | 616.3 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 in | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.63 in | 92.3 mm |
| Circumference | 76.23 in | 1,936 mm |
| Revolutions | 831.2 per mile | 516.5 per km |
| Rim diameter | 17 in | 431.8 mm |
Compare 205/45R17 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 17-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 205/45R17:
Plus and minus sizes for 205/45R17
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.21 in | −0.21% |
| 185/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.47 in | +0.84% |
| 175/65R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 23.96 in | −1.27% |
| 175/70R15 | Minus 2 (15 in) | 24.65 in | +1.57% |
| 175/60R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.27 in | +0.02% |
| 195/55R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.44 in | +0.75% |
| 205/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.07 in | −0.80% |
| 215/50R16 | Minus 1 (16 in) | 24.46 in | +0.83% |
| 225/35R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 24.20 in | −0.26% |
| 205/40R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 24.46 in | +0.80% |
| 235/35R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 24.48 in | +0.88% |
| 215/35R18 | Plus 1 (18 in) | 23.93 in | −1.40% |
| 245/30R19 | Plus 2 (19 in) | 24.79 in | +2.16% |
Vehicles approved with 205/45R17 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 205/45R17 as a standard or optional size (3,467 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- MINI 3door
- MINI 5door
- MINI Cooper
- MINI Cabrio
- Renault Clio
- Ford Fiesta
- Peugeot 208
- Citroen DS3
- Citroen C3
- Fiat 500
- MINI One
- Opel Corsa
- Fiat Punto
- Citroen C3 Picasso
- Renault Zoe
- Mazda MX-5
- Peugeot 207
- Kia Rio
- Toyota Yaris
- Peugeot E-208
- Nissan Micra
- Alfa Romeo MiTo
- Hyundai i20
- Lotus Exige
- Ford B-Max
- MINI JCW
- Fiat 124
- Opel Meriva
- Volvo V70
- Fiat Multipla
- Abarth 500e
- Alpine A110
- Volvo S70
- Alfa Romeo 4C
- Honda E
- Mitsubishi Colt
- MINI John
- Hyundai Inster
- Opel Tigra
- Volvo 850
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 17-inch sizes
Reading the 205/45R17 size
- 205 — section width in millimetres (8.07 in).
- 45 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 45 % of the width, 92.3 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 17 — fits a 17-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.