Frequently Asked Questions
The 225/45R17 tire size is commonly used in various car models, including the Acura ILX, Audi A3, BMW M3, Chevrolet Cruze, FIAT 500L, and Chrysler Prowler. For a comprehensive list of car models, please check out here.
The numbers in the tire size (225/45R17) represent:
- 225: The width of the tire in millimeters.
- 45: The factor ratio, which is the height of the tire sidewall as a percent of the width. So, 45% of 225 millimeters.
- R: Indicates a radial creation.
- 17: The diameter of the wheel in inches that the tire is designed to fit.
Rim 17 inches in diameter and a width of 7.0 to 8.5 inches Can be fitted with 225/45R17.
Modern car tires are often tubeless, which eliminates the need for inner tubes. However, if it becomes necessary to use a tube, it must correspond to the tire size. Car tire sizes are no longer made today tires with the same dimensions as bicycles. Therefore, fitting a tire tube is not straightforward.