225/45R17 Tire Size Specifications
This tire size 225/45R17 fits 18 vehicles in our database.
Everything to know about the 225/45R17 tire size
Size geometry
A 225/45R17 tire has a 225mm section width and a 45% aspect ratio, mounted on a 17-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 101.3mm (3.99") and overall outside diameter is 634.3mm (24.97"). At highway speed the tire completes about 502 revolutions per kilometre â your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.
Direct substitute sizes
If 225/45R17 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 215/47R17 and 235/43R17. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% â safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.
Plus / minus sizing options
For a 225/45R17 you can upsize to 235/38R18 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 215/53R16 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.
Vehicle compatibility
18 vehicles in our database run the 225/45R17 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance â match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.
Vehicles Using 225/45R17
Alfa Romeo 147
Years: 2003 - 2010
Alfa Romeo 156
Years: 2002 - 2005
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Years: 2010 - 2020
Alfa Romeo GT
Years: 2003 - 2010
Audi A3
Years: 2003 - 2026
Audi S3
Years: 1999 - 2003
Audi S4
Years: 1997 - 2001
BMW 1 Series
Years: 2019 - 2026
BMW 2 Series
Years: 2020 - 2026
BMW 3 Series
Years: 1998 - 2006
BMW Z4
Years: 2002 - 2008
Chevrolet Cruze
Years: 2016 - 2023
Fiat Tipo
Years: 2015 - 2026
Lancia Delta
Years: 2008 - 2014
Lotus Elise
Years: 1996 - 2021
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Years: 2001 - 2014
Plymouth Prowler
Years: 1997 - 2001
Volkswagen Passat
Years: 1997 - 2005