It is unbelievable how premium tyres can only last this length of time. My wife is just an average driver with occasional motorway use but mainly shopping in the car on her own. These are probably the worst performing tyres we have ever owned. My wifes old Toyota with over 100k on it is on its 3rd set of tyres none have been Bridgestone.
205/60 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 205/60 R17 tyre size: 13 owner reviews covering 243,822 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 13owner reviews
- 243,822 milescovered on them
- 55tyres made in this size
205/60 R17 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 205/60 R17 rather than a range across a model. 51 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 93 (up to 650 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h). 40 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
10 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Winter 9.3
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Winter 8.9
- Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Summer 8.8
- Vredestein Ultrac Summer 8.7
- Continental UltraContact Summer 8.5
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 4 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Summer 8.8
- Vredestein Ultrac Summer 8.7
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
67dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 205/60 R17 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Summer 8.8
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
What does 205/60 R17 mean?
A 205/60 R17 tyre is 205 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (123 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 678 mm.
| Section width | 205 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 123 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 678 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,129 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 470 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 756 |
Also written as
205/60R17 205/60 ZR17 205-60-17 205 60 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 205/60 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
BMW 525D
1 reviews in this size
Suzuki 2010 sx4 AWD cross over
1 reviews in this size
Audi A3 1.8T sport
1 reviews in this size
Opel Astra H GTC
1 reviews in this size
Nissan Juke
1 reviews in this size
Opel Astra J Sports Tourer
1 reviews in this size
Renault Trafic
1 reviews in this size
Honda Civic FD1 1.8 i Vtec
1 reviews in this size
Acura Integra Ls 1.8 Auto
1 reviews in this size
Acura TSX
1 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 205/60 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 9 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 69% | 2 | 51,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response Replaced by Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Summer | 63% | 2 | 27,641 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 55 tyres are made in 205/60 R17. Browse every 205/60 R17 tyre →
What drivers say about their 205/60 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
These came factory-fitted on Malaysia's Perodua Ativa (equivalent of Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize). Very generous of the manufacturer for fitting these on a RM73,000 (US$18,000) and below compact SUV. My brother-in-law who drives a new BMW was impressed by this, and thought it's me who "had upgraded". Even at this mileage (after 3.5 years) there's still enough rubber left to drive confidently on. I'll buy these again - or the new Turanza 6 - in a few months' time. Because they are proven on this particular vehicle especially, with other users also having had a positive experience.
I’ve been using the Turanza T005A since day one — they came stock with the car. After about 80,000 km and four and a half years, there’s still roughly 20% tread left. I rotate the tyres every 10k km, so that probably helped, but still… the longevity is pretty impressive.
I don’t really push the tyres to their limit, but I definitely take corners faster than the average driver because I enjoy it. The T005A holds up well and I always feel in control. Dry grip is solid with nothing to complain about. Wet grip is decent too, though you can feel a bit of aquaplaning when hitting bigger puddles.
Overall, great tyre life, good comfort, and reliable performance — just not the sportiest or the grippiest in heavy rain.
For the average driver, it’s pretty much the best bang for the buck. I mean… who’s really pushing an ordinary SUV like a sports car anyway?
I don’t really push the tyres to their limit, but I definitely take corners faster than the average driver because I enjoy it. The T005A holds up well and I always feel in control. Dry grip is solid with nothing to complain about. Wet grip is decent too, though you can feel a bit of aquaplaning when hitting bigger puddles.
Overall, great tyre life, good comfort, and reliable performance — just not the sportiest or the grippiest in heavy rain.
For the average driver, it’s pretty much the best bang for the buck. I mean… who’s really pushing an ordinary SUV like a sports car anyway?
I bought these as Canadian Tire branded "Certified WinterTrek" (exact same tire made by sailun as the WST3). Overall they are fine tires in the dry and wet, but they are almost as bad as typical all-seasons in the snow/ice. The tread compound is just too hard. I'm sure they will wear well given the stiff tread, but I was hoping for better winter grip. I didn't get them studded.
I didn't even bother putting these on in the winter the past couple of years since the small increase in winter performance over my all-seasons is not worth the effort of changing tires.
Do yourself a favor - if you are not getting them studded (or like me, studs are illegal where you live), don't bother buying them. Search for real winter traction elsewhere.
I didn't even bother putting these on in the winter the past couple of years since the small increase in winter performance over my all-seasons is not worth the effort of changing tires.
Do yourself a favor - if you are not getting them studded (or like me, studs are illegal where you live), don't bother buying them. Search for real winter traction elsewhere.
really good on dry pavement handles very well on dry, wet pavement isnt the best its not terrible when its just sprinkling but when its anything over that they pretty much turn into slicks it feels like. it gets me from point a to point b and i dont drive my car in rain or snow so i would definitely buy them again.
Too noisy like wheel bearings gone bad. Poor steering response at corners.
After 33k miles chaneged the fronts about 3 mm left, on a trafic lwb 125bhp.
Excellent wear, they do tear a bit around the edges. Replaced with the same as they last sooo long, got a deal £210 a pair fitted. rears will be up for about 45k easily.
Excellent wear, they do tear a bit around the edges. Replaced with the same as they last sooo long, got a deal £210 a pair fitted. rears will be up for about 45k easily.
This is my second review on these tyres. Although it is most important how well do they handle snow (and they are not so bad on snow) the wear is terrible. Huge chunks are falling off after just two winters. Mileage I did was low. As long as they are turning you feel secure on snow, but as soon as you lock them (even when you actually completely stopped on a incline!), they slide out of control. Twice there was real drama as they couldn't cope with small incline.
Mine were made in Russia. Took them back to seller, hoping that warranty covers excessive rubber tear.
Mine were made in Russia. Took them back to seller, hoping that warranty covers excessive rubber tear.
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