205/45R17 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 205/45R17, a common size on compact cars. It fits the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Honda Fit and more.
Yes, this fits your Kia Rio. 205/45R17 is the original size on the 2018-2023 Kia Rio.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Kia Rio size.
What 205/45R17 tires cost
Kumho Ecsta PA51
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Kumho Ecsta PA51 205/45R17 88V All Season Passenger Tires
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Listed as Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ UHP All Season 205/45R17 84W Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $336 to $657, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 205/45R17 right now
Delinte Thunder D7 205/45R17 88W All Season Passenger Tires
$62.07per tire $124.14 for 2 tires · $248.28 for 4
96 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
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About the 205/45R17 size
Small sporty size, V/W rated. Subcompact volume is modest, so shop the mid-range lines; summer tires exist for the hot-hatch crowd.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 205/45R17 tire is 205 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 45 percent of that (about 3.6 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 24.3 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 88V on the Kumho Ecsta PA51 (1,235 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph) and 84W on the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ (1,102 lb per tire, rated to 168 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Kumho Ecsta PA51 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus | Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $115.99 | not stocked today | $180.99 |
| Set of four | $463.96 | — | $723.96 |
| Service description in 205/45R17 | 88V | — | 84W |
| Mileage warranty | 45,000 mi on non-OE tires | 50,000 mi; 25,000 mi on staggered fitments | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 500 AA A (typical, varies by size) | 560 AA A (typical, varies by size) | see listing |
| Season | Ultra-high-performance all-season | Ultra-high-performance all-season | see listing |
| Extras | — | SportPlus Technology | — |
What 205/45R17 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 142 tires listed in this size, 96 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Delinte Thunder D7 at $62.07, a 88W tire. The median is $123.36; a third of the tires cost $83.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $287.99. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Kumho Ecsta PA51, our budget pick here at $115.99, is also stocked in 205/50R16 ($101.96), 205/50R17 ($112.99), 215/45R17 ($119.99) and 225/45R17 ($176.96). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a compact car in this size
Compact cars are nearly all front-wheel drive, and that is what the traction laws look at. In Colorado the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law applies on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car must be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, with at least 3/16 inch of tread, and fines start at $130. Most all-season tires in this size are M+S rated, so the marking is usually there; the tread depth is what catches older tires. A light car on narrow tires actually does well in snow because the tire cuts down to the road instead of floating on it, so a dedicated winter set in this same size, swapped on in November, is the simplest upgrade if you live where it snows.
None of our picks in this size, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 and Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 205/45R17
- Hyundai Accent (2018-2022, Limited)
- Kia Rio (2018-2023, S 17 in)
- Honda Fit (2009-2013, Sport optional)
- Ford Fiesta ST (2014-2019, upsize from 205/40R17)
- Mini Cooper S (2014-2024, 17 in)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 175/70R14, 175/65R14 or 185/55R16 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 205/45R17 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 205/45R17 tires cost?
Expect $62–$84 per tire for a budget brand, $84–$164 for a mid-range tire like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, and $164–$288 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+. A set of four therefore starts at about $248. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 205/45R17 tires?
205/45R17 is original equipment on Hyundai Accent (2018-2022, Limited), Kia Rio (2018-2023, S 17 in), Honda Fit (2009-2013, Sport optional), Ford Fiesta ST (2014-2019, upsize from 205/40R17) and Mini Cooper S (2014-2024, 17 in), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 205/45R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 205/45R17 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.