I am a mature rider riding an old harley fatboy on days out around Wales mainly.The tyre is comfortable and stable but after 3000 miles the mot guy recommends a new back tyre 4000 its completely gone (thats not even one summer) .I am amazed at how many miles they say these tyres can do
200/55 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 200/55 R17 tyre size: 15 owner reviews covering 53,400 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 15owner reviews
- 53,400 milescovered on them
- 34tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Dunlop SportSmart TT 7.5 | 92% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 200/55 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 200/55 R17 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 200/55 R17 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated Summer tyre in 200/55 R17 is the Dunlop SportSmart TT - 92% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dunlop SportSmart TT
|
92% | 3 | 6,200 miles | 7.5 |
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TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
What does 200/55 R17 mean?
A 200/55 R17 tyre is 200 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (110 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 652 mm.
| Section width | 200 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 110 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 652 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,048 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 488 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 786 |
Also written as
200/55R17 200/55 ZR17 200-55-17 200 55 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 200/55 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Honda CBR1000RR10
2 reviews in this size
Kawasaki Zx12r
1 reviews in this size
Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 factory
1 reviews in this size
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 factory
1 reviews in this size
Kawasaki H2
1 reviews in this size
Ducati 1199 Panigale
1 reviews in this size
Aprilia Tuono 1100RR
1 reviews in this size
Yamaha R1
1 reviews in this size
Yamaha Yamaha R1 (RN65)
1 reviews in this size
Harley-Davidson Fatboy
1 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 200/55 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 10 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop SportSmart TT | Summer | 92% | 3 | 6,200 miles |
| Michelin Power 5 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 13,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 34 tyres are made in 200/55 R17. Browse every 200/55 R17 tyre →
What drivers say about their 200/55 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Comprehensive Breakdown
Dry Grip: Outstanding. Delivers maximum cornering precision, total stability under heavy braking, and massive traction on exit. It uses a dual-compound setup with no tread grooves on the extreme shoulders, giving you maximum rubber contact at full lean.
Warmup Time: Requires a proper 8–10 km street warmup to get sufficient core temperature for road riding. On track days, the rear can be run at lower pressures via NTEC RT technology to expand the contact patch without needing tire warmers.
Wet Grip: Very Poor. Designed purely as a dry hypersport tire with minimal siping. On wet or cold tarmac, water evacuation is low, making it slick and unpredictable.WHY BOTHER RIDING IN THE WET ...IT HAS ITS PURPOSE
Comfort: Extremely Rigid. Built with a stiff, race-derived carcass for high-speed stability and sharp turn-in. It transmits every bump and road crack straight to the handlebars—because it is a dedicated track/hypersport tire, not a sport-tourer.
Wear & Longevity: Durable for Track Rubber. Features Speed Vent Tread (SVT) to manage peak heat and prevent degradation. It lasts longer than pure track slicks, though aggressive street riding or highway commuting will still flatten the center relatively quickly.
I just got these new sneakers for my 2014 R1, and wow—just wow! The grip is incredible, providing unmatched confidence at any speed. They heat up quickly and practically beg for more lean angles.
Front-only review. I switched from DR3 front to DRIV four on the front, DR3 on the rear still had life left. They go well together, will replace the rear next month. I thought the DR3 was the finest tire I had ever ridden in my 3 decades of riding, and the 4 is noticeably better! sticks like glue, even when brand new. Warms up quick. Solid in rain, better than my 3. Extremely predictable as I push my lean angle limit -- on this tire, farther than I've done in my career. And it's all due to the tire 'wanting more lean' all the time! very predictable and super grippy, smooth progression-- seems to suit the Tuono's handling needs really well. I've had issues on Michelins and especially Metzelers, where the front will tell you when to stop your lean -- the 4 just keeps saying "give me more!" It almost seems to grip better, the farther over I go. Remarkable.
Tyre felt really good with plenty grip even before full scrub in. Warms up really quickly and feels good even with low road temperatures. In comparison my super corsa's always felt like they lost temperature and grip very easy in colder weather. Had no nervous moments in the dry and only one in the wet being a little too enthusiastic will the throttle. Managed to get 6500miles out of the back before squaring off, whilst the front looks good for another 6k. Have purchased again for the new season.
Tyre felt really good with plenty grip even before full scrub in. Warms up really quickly and feels good even with low road temperatures. In comparison my super corsa's always felt like they lost temperature and grip very easy in colder weather. Had no nervous moments in the dry and only one in the wet being a little too enthusiastic will the throttle. Managed to get 6500miles out of the back before squaring off, whilst the front looks good for another 6k. Have purchased again for the new season.
If you want longer life from a tyre, do not buy the sport attack 4. Excellent cornering grip and feel, not to shabby in the wet either. Very stable under hard breaking. On the track this tyre is not out of it's depth.
The life span of the tyre was very disappointing, By 1100 miles it was down to the wear markers and by 1500 miles the centre of the tyre had disintegrated completely down to the cables.
I think I will be going back to the road attack three, they offer above average feedback and performance and the mileage is usually at least 4500 miles.
They are great though I am a smooth driver but have high speed in the corners, also on track but most on road. They last pretty well. 6500-7000km.
They are not so bad in wet conditions as many people say, Have tried many different tires and find that the SportAttack2 are in the top.
The handling of the bike is very nice, have never had any surprises and the bike takes you where your thoughts are. You don't have to struggle or push to get the bike where you want it to be. ¨VeryNice¨.
The comfort, what can you say, ¨awesome¨
Will certainly bay again, but also try others in between, to get a wider perspective and knowledge.
Driving in Swedish weather conditions.
Mr T / Horla
They are not so bad in wet conditions as many people say, Have tried many different tires and find that the SportAttack2 are in the top.
The handling of the bike is very nice, have never had any surprises and the bike takes you where your thoughts are. You don't have to struggle or push to get the bike where you want it to be. ¨VeryNice¨.
The comfort, what can you say, ¨awesome¨
Will certainly bay again, but also try others in between, to get a wider perspective and knowledge.
Driving in Swedish weather conditions.
Mr T / Horla
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