255/45 R17 - Best tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

255/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for tyres - there are tyre models available, which can be compared to 325/30 R21, 155/60 R15, 155/65 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 114.75 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 mm, which is very similar to 205/45 R17(1936.16 mm), 265/70 R17(2522.07 mm), 205/60 R15(1969.78 mm), 275/35 R21(2280.48 mm), 215/40 R16(1817.1 mm), 275/45 R20(2373.47 mm), 215/55 R16(2019.73 mm).