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225/45 R17 - Best allround tyres 2023 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best allround tyres in tests (2023)
1. Vredestein Quatrac
Tested 3x in 2023, 7x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2022 195/55 R16
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R17
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
2. Michelin CrossClimate 2
Tested 6x in 2023, 10x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - ARBO 2022 205/55 R17
- Test winner - AUTOKLUBCR 2022 205/55 R16
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2022 225/45 R17
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R17
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2022 195/55 R16
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Tested 4x in 2023, 11x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2022 195/55 R16
- Recommended by ARBO 2022 205/55 R17
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
Minuses:
- -
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225/45 R17
225/45 R17 tyre ranking based on test results
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225/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for allround tyres - there are 29 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/60 R14, 185/60 R15, 185/75 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 101.25 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 1992.71 mm, which is very similar to 295/30 R18(1992.4 mm), 195/65 R15(1993.34 mm), 185/75 R14(1988.94 mm), 255/30 R19(1996.8 mm), 175/80 R14(1996.8 mm), 255/35 R18(1997.11 mm), 255/40 R17(1997.42 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for allround tyres in 225/45 R17: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 91, 94. You can find 225/45 R17 on 77 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Seat.
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