205/45 R17 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2024)
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Continental PremiumContact 7
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- High drive-by noise levels
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/45 R17 88H XL )
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£112
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Turanza T005 XL
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£116
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Turanza T005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £116 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Pilot Sport 5 XL
- In stock
£132
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Pilot Sport 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £132 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 205/45 ZR17 (88Y) XL )
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£144
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 205/45 ZR17 (88Y) XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £144 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Excellent steering response on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Very good |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Exemplary |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
- In stock
£112
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £112 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL EVc )
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£125
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
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Continental PremiumContact 6
While it was already replaced by the 7th model, it's still offered in some dimensions and if the price is right, there is no reason not to buy it.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
7 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
6 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
8 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
- Poor handling on the wet
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
Cars with 205/45 R17 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
90%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
6.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
8.
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
9.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
10.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
3.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
4.
Vredestein Ultrac
80%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
6.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
77%
7.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
8.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
9.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
Comfort
1.
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
2.
Linglong Sport Master
95%
3.
Michelin e.Primacy
86%
4.
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
5.
Nokian Wetproof
85%
6.
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
82%
7.
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
81%
8.
Giti Gitisport S2
81%
9.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
81%
10.
GT radial Sport Active 2
80%
Economy
1.
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
3.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
5.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
6.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
7.
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
78%
8.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
9.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
10.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
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Did you know ...?
205/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 87 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/60 R18, 205/65 R15, 235/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 1936.16 mm, which is very similar to 195/60 R15(1932.08 mm), 225/35 R18(1931.14 mm), 185/70 R14(1930.82 mm), 235/40 R17(1947.16 mm), 195/55 R16(1950.61 mm), 205/50 R16(1920.77 mm), 205/40 R18(1951.56 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/45 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 84, 88. You can find 205/45 R17 on 28 car models - mainly Fiat, CITROËN, Honda, Mini, Opel.
205/45 R17 tire tests
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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