Best 255/45 R17 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

255/45 R17 in inches What rims fit 255/45 R17 tires What is 255/45 R17?

Best 255/45 R17 All-Season Tires

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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Overall: 81.8%
Dry: 87%
Wet: 91%
Snow: 86%
Comfort: 84%
Wear: 64%
Buy again: 84%
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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Overall: 80.7%
Dry: 84.3%
Wet: 92%
Snow: 71%
Comfort: 80%
Wear: 80%
Buy again: 87%
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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Overall: 77%
Dry: 90%
Wet: 90%
Snow: 77%
Comfort: 85%
Wear: 79%
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Best 255/45 R17 Summer Tires

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Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Overall: 85.6%
Dry: 88.7%
Wet: 83%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 86.5%
Buy again: 100%
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Nitto NT555 G2
Overall: 83.6%
Dry: 86.7%
Wet: 80%
Comfort: 80%
Wear: 90%
Buy again: 75%
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BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
Overall: 74%
Dry: 90%
Wet: 85%
Comfort: 74%
Wear: 77%
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Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Overall: 47.1%
Dry: 76.7%
Wet: 69%
Comfort: 54.5%
Wear: 61.5%
Buy again: 54%
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Continental ContiSportContact 5
Overall: 35%
Dry: 83%
Wet: 74%
Comfort: 74%
Wear: 45%
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Image of Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat
Overall: 33.5%
Dry: 79.5%
Wet: 75.5%
Comfort: 59%
Wear: 45%
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Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR
Overall: 25%
Dry: 83%
Wet: 75%
Comfort: 56%
Wear: 31%
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Best 255/45 R17 Winter Tires

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Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
Overall: 74.3%
Dry: 79%
Wet: 83%
Snow: 70%
Comfort: 76%
Wear: 75%
Buy again: 78%
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255/45 R17 in inches

255/45 R17 tires' overall diameter is 26 inches, tire width is 10 inches, the tire can be mounted on 17 inches wheel and the circumference is 81.7". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 775.5 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 255/45R17 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R17, which is 19.23% taller and 5% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 255/45 R17 vs 31x10.50R17.

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What rims fit 255/45 R17 tires?

For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 255/45 R17 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

255/45 R17 – what does it mean?

Parameter Meaning
255 The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 255 mm or approximately 10 inches.
45 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 45%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 45% of the width or ~ 115mm
R17 The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 17-inch wheels

If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.