Very good while tyre is new.
It harden after 10000km and noisier after 15000km.
Retired it at 2XXXX km.
225/55 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 225/55 R17 tyre size: 5 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 348 owner reviews covering 4,243,689 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 348owner reviews
- 4,243,689 milescovered on them
- 5tests in this size
- 1,032tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 8.3 Current version: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | 90% from 3 reviews | Bridgestone Potenza Sport 9.3 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test |
| Winter | Nokian WR D4 8.5 Current version: Nokian Snowproof 2 | 93% from 3 reviews | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 9.2 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test |
| All Season | Michelin CrossClimate 9.3 Current version: Michelin CrossClimate 3 | 92% from 6 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 225/55 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 225/55 R17
Tyres behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 225/55 R17 - 5 in total, newest first.
Summer tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 10 |
| 2021 | 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | Continental Premium Contact 6 | 10 |
| 2019 | 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | 10 |
Winter tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | 10 |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 | 10 |
The best rated 225/55 R17 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 225/55 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 225/55 R17 is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance - 90% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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90% | 3 | 111,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 2 |
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84% | 5 | 89,500 miles | 8.3 |
| 3 |
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86% | 3 | 85,000 miles | 8 |
| 4 |
|
85% | 3 | 39,000 miles | 8.7 |
| 5 |
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85% | 3 | 49,000 miles | 6.3 |
| 6 |
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81% | 7 | 92,201 miles | 8.8 |
| 7 |
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76% | 4 | 16,040 miles | 5.1 |
| 8 |
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75% | 3 | 37,000 miles | 8.6 |
| 9 |
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75% | 4 | 114,000 miles | 6.7 |
| 10 |
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72% | 10 | 167,867 miles | 7.9 |
| 11 |
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68% | 3 | 28,200 miles | 6.3 |
| 12 |
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67% | 3 | 10,030 miles | 8.4 |
| 13 |
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61% | 3 | 47,000 miles | 9.2 |
| 14 |
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58% | 3 | 22,014 miles | 8.6 |
| 15 |
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56% | 3 | 13,246 miles | 8.8 |
| 16 |
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53% | 7 | 118,020 miles | 5.8 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
Winter tyres
The highest rated Winter tyre in 225/55 R17 is the Nokian WR D4 - 93% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Nokian Snowproof 2.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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93% | 3 | 33,000 miles | 8.5 |
| 2 |
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90% | 3 | 11,200 miles | 8.2 |
| 3 |
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88% | 3 | 40,200 miles | 8.3 |
| 4 |
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85% | 3 | 21,200 miles | 4.3 |
| 5 |
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84% | 3 | 18,000 miles | 7.4 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 225/55 R17 is the Michelin CrossClimate - 92% from 6 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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92% | 6 | 130,300 miles | 9.3 |
| 2 |
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77% | 4 | 97,200 miles | 9.4 |
| 3 |
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64% | 3 | 35,300 miles | 8.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
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.
225/55 R17 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/55 R17 rather than a range across a model. 728 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 101 (up to 825 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 387 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
143 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 All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 9.4
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 24 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 Evo Summer 9.4
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 All Season 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Summer 9.2
- Continental UltraContact NXT Summer 9.1
66dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 225/55 R17 tyres are labelled at 66 dB external noise:
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Summer 8.9
- Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 Summer 8
- Yokohama Advan dB V552 Summer 7.3
- Federal Formoza FD2 Summer 6.5
- Tourador WinterPro TSU2 Winter 6.5
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.
How long do 225/55 R17 tyres last?
Across 69 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 18,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 10,000 miles and 30,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 225/55 R17 mean?
A 225/55 R17 tyre is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (124 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 679 mm.
| Section width | 225 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 124 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 679 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,134 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 469 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 754 |
Also written as
225/55R17 225/55 ZR17 225-55-17 225 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 225/55 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Every tyre reviewed in 225/55 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 165 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Primacy HP Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 72% | 10 | 167,867 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 81% | 7 | 92,201 miles |
| Dunlop Econodrive | Summer | 53% | 7 | 118,020 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 92% | 6 | 130,300 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 84% | 5 | 89,500 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 77% | 4 | 97,200 miles |
| Accelera Alpha | Summer | 76% | 4 | 16,040 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 75% | 4 | 114,000 miles |
| Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winter | 93% | 3 | 33,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 90% | 3 | 111,000 miles |
| Nokian WRG2 Replaced by Nokian Remedy WRG5 | Winter | 90% | 3 | 11,200 miles |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | Winter | 88% | 3 | 40,200 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 | Summer | 86% | 3 | 85,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera SU4 | Summer | 85% | 3 | 39,000 miles |
| Nankang SV2 Replaced by Nankang SV3 | Winter | 85% | 3 | 21,200 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar G98A | Summer | 85% | 3 | 49,000 miles |
| Nokian WR A4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof P | Winter | 84% | 3 | 18,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport FM800 | Summer | 75% | 3 | 37,000 miles |
| Wanli S1063 | Summer | 68% | 3 | 28,200 miles |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Summer | 67% | 3 | 10,030 miles |
| Kumho Solus 4S HA32 | All Season | 64% | 3 | 35,300 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 61% | 3 | 47,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 58% | 3 | 22,014 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 56% | 3 | 13,246 miles |
| Continental WinterContact TS 830 P Replaced by Continental WinterContact 8 S | Winter | 99% | 2 | 16,000 miles |
| Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme | Winter | 94% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Nokian WR A3 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof P | Winter | 92% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Debica Presto UHP2 | Summer | 92% | 2 | 11 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 91% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winter | 91% | 2 | 13,100 miles |
| Kumho Solus KU50 | All Season | 90% | 2 | 0 miles |
| Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D Replaced by Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winter | 89% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Debica Frigo HP2 | Winter | 89% | 2 | 8,500 miles |
| Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Nokian Encompass AW02 | All Season | 89% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 5 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 88% | 2 | 31,534 miles |
| Nokian zLine Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 | Summer | 88% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar G900 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 32,000 miles |
| Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 85% | 2 | 9,030 miles |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 85% | 2 | 13,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 85% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | Winter | 85% | 2 | 45,000 miles |
| Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort | Summer | 84% | 2 | 38,000 miles |
| Michelin Alpin 6 | Winter | 83% | 2 | 42,000 miles |
| Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ | Summer | 83% | 2 | 32 miles |
| Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth AE50 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 3,000 miles |
| Continental Cross Contact UHP | Summer | 79% | 2 | 85,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 78% | 2 | 29,300 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 78% | 2 | 3,000 miles |
| Tigar Tigar UHP | Summer | 75% | 2 | 39,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 74% | 2 | 23,000 miles |
| Nokian PowerProof Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 | Summer | 72% | 2 | 32,400 miles |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Summer | 71% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Hankook Winter I cept RS3 | Winter | 70% | 2 | 5,300 miles |
| Avon ZZ3 Replaced by Avon ZZ5 | Summer | 69% | 2 | 29,000 miles |
| Maxxis HP M3 | Summer | 69% | 2 | 26,000 miles |
| Avon Ice Touring ST | Winter | 64% | 2 | 42,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris 3HM Replaced by Barum Bravuris 5HM | Summer | 63% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
| Continental ContiVanContact 200 | Summer | 58% | 2 | 24,020 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT | Summer | 56% | 2 | 76,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 54% | 2 | 13,900 miles |
| Sunny SN3800 | Summer | 47% | 2 | 1,500 miles |
| Silverstone Atlantis V7 | Summer | 47% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
| Hifly HF805 | Summer | 39% | 2 | 16,012 miles |
| Double Coin DC99 | Summer | 15% | 2 | 3,200 miles |
| Maxxis Vansmart MCV3+ | Summer | - | 2 | 9,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 1,032 tyres are made in 225/55 R17. Browse every 225/55 R17 tyre →
What drivers say about their 225/55 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
The tire I had was a Michelin pilot alpin PA4 zp used it on a 2019Mini Cooper Countryman S all4 for one season. I felt the tires was average for a winter tire. Thought the sottozero 3 I had before were more fun to drive.
Had them on a 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman S all4. Used the two seasons. Both winters we had some good storms of two feet or more of snow. Only got stuck once because a lifted truck couldn’t get up my unplowed street that I had no problem on. I thought the handling in dry and wet were outstanding a fun to drive.
Very good allround tyre, with good attributes in dry, wet, offroad, mud, snow and good feedback. A little noisy, but good longevity also.
Good manevrability on wer or drie roads. Good on emergency brakes also. My first set was from 2019 and lasted until 2024 on like 35 146 miles. On my car I have just Bridgestone tires, on my last job car I have Debica who lasted like max. 2 seasons and 9320 miles
Under normal circumstances, I found all-season tires to be a completely meaningless type of tire. Just like how it's ridiculous to walk around in slippers in winter and in boots in summer, I thought all-season tires offer the same nonsensical usage. In Turkey, under Antalya conditions, winter tires seemed just as unnecessary. After reading the reviews on this site, I decided to try the Pirelli SF3. The size I used is a -3% smaller size that is not included in the factory data, yet I didn't see the slightest problem in comfort. In fact, I can honestly say it's quite comfortable compared to the summer tires I used. With all-season tires, you have to compromise on some aspects; for example, the Michelin CrossClimate series performs quite poorly on wet surfaces while it does wonders on snowy ground. The Pirelli SF3 never disappointed me under any conditions. I can say it's a tire you can buy without hesitation, especially on wet and dry surfaces. I also tried it on snowy ground. As someone who previously used the Continental TS870, I was able to achieve quite satisfactory results on snowy ground with the SF3 as well. I used it for about 15,000 km. I think it's a short-lived tire, and the wear is noticeable. But this is not something to be overly concerned about, because tires that you plan to use for 5 to 7 years harden over time and lose their properties. At that time, you think the tires are not worn out, but a tire that has lost its properties means a safety risk. For that reason, I say let it wear out and let's buy a new one. My advice to those considering this tire is that if the winter seasons are mostly rainy and cold, go for the Pirelli SF3; if it's going to be used in snowy and icy conditions, I would recommend the Michelin CrossClimate or the Continental TSM870. They cannot compete with the SF3 on dry and wet surfaces.
Spin too easily in the wet, or occasionally in the damp or dry. Disappointed with wear as I usually get at least 30,000 out of tyres on UK roads (50,000 once on Michelins)
Prior to these Falken FK520, I had Michelin primacy3, and they where always loud. God but loud. These are still quiet, normaly tires get louder when older, Will see how they turn out.
These tires perform very well in basically every condition, higway/autobahn from Sweden to Italy, through the Austrian alps, on Italian dirt roads in Sarteano, as well as in 40c on aoutobahn, impressed.
Drivning a heavy w213, the wear has been very ok, the rear is wearing faster than the front, wich is normal on a rwd. Tire sides a strong enough for a heavy car.
I can recomend these tires for everyone, who dares to be diffrent and not buy tires that makes the most commercial. These are realy good value for money, I tried them up to 175km/h, steady as a rock.
So if you have a Merc,w213, these will be a perfect match.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.

