17 inch Tyres

17-inch tyres are among the most demanded in the segment of passenger car tires. Typically they are installed on middle class vehicles, and some sports car models. They are used by a lot of automakers as the original equipment.

Specifics of 17-inch passenger car tyres

The operational performance of 17-inch tyres for car depends mostly on the height and width of the profile. So when selecting a tire, taking into account these specifications and their conformity to the conditions in which the vehicle is used is especially significant. Please consider the following characteristics of 17-inch car tyres with different profiles:

• High profile auto tyres. They have perfect damping properties, are efficient at overcoming surface irregularities and bumps. They prevent damage to the wheel rims and other suspension elements. Such automobile tyres show perfect traction properties when driving in mud or fresh snow. They are also fit for smooth and comfortable driving in urban environments. But they can substantially deform at active maneuvering, especially when cornering, which results in loss of handling and skidding of the car.
• Low profile tyres. Low-profile 17-inch auto tyres are frequently installed instead of 16-inch ones for enhancing the vehicle’s sporting performance. The unquestionable advantages of cars equipped with such tires are excellent handling, perfect braking efficiency and safety at high speed driving. A lot of car owners make a point that low profile tyres look more stylish than high profile ones. But when driving on rough terrain there is a great risk of damaging the wheel rims.
• Narrow tires.They stand out for low rolling resistance, enable you to substantially reduce fuel consumption. They ensure perfect grip when driving on ice and packed snow, shows high resistance to aquaplaning and slush planing.
• Wide tyres. They are distinguished by an increased contact patch, which results in a shorter braking distance and enhances car stability when cornering. They are particularly suited for high-speed driving on dry asphalt surface. But when driving on a wet road, the risk of aquaplaning is increased.

Popular sizes of 17-inch passenger car tyres

• 215/45 R17. The following tyres for car are examples of this dimension type: Hankook i * Cept W605, Marshal IZen KW22, Marshal Matrac XM KH35, BFGoodrich g-Force Winter, Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 and others. They are perfect for installing on such cars as Kia Cerato, Lexus IS200, Mercedes B-Class, Opel Astra H, Toyota Avensis, Opel Zafira, and so on.
• 215/50 R17. This size is represented by Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7, Dunlop SP Sport LM703, Michelin X-Ice North XIN2, Nokian Hakka Blue. They are designed for use in such cars as Audi A4, Honda Shuttle, Opel Signum, Opel Vectra, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Avensis, Mercedes C-Class and other models.
• 225/45 R17. This combination of the profile height and width is represented by Dunlop Winter Sport 5, Nokian WR A3 and Kormoran Gamma B2. Car manufactures provide possibility of their installation on Fiat Stilo, Fiat Croma, Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Renault Megane, Seat Altea, and so on.

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