225/40R17 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 225/40R17, a common size on performance cars. It fits the Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Audi A3 and more.
What 225/40R17 tires cost
Kumho Ecsta PA51
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $464 to $660, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
This size is not in our retailer's product feed, so these are typical ranges across the US online sellers, checked by hand rather than pulled live. Treat them as a guide to what is reasonable, and let the button below show what the size actually costs today.
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About the 225/40R17 size
Compact sport size, W/Y rated summer or V all-season. Aging fitment list; GTI owners are the core buyers.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 225/40R17 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 40 percent of that (about 3.5 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 24.1 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.
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 | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | not stocked today | not stocked today | not stocked today |
| Set of four | — | — | — |
| Service description in 225/40R17 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
Winter and this size: summer tires are not winter tires
Many tires sold in this size are summer tires, and the manufacturers advise against driving them in near-freezing temperatures: the compound hardens, grip drops sharply and the tread can crack. They also carry no M+S or 3PMSF marking, so a car on summer tires fails Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law outright on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, unless it is all-wheel drive with at least 3/16 inch of tread; fines start at $130. If the car is driven year-round in a state with real winters, either run an all-season or all-weather tire in this size or keep a second set of winter tires, often on a smaller, narrower wheel that is also less expensive.
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 225/40R17
- Volkswagen GTI (2006-2014)
- Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2006-2014)
- Audi A3 (2006-2013)
- Mini Cooper S (2007-2013, 17 in)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 205/50R16, 205/45R17 or 225/45R17 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 225/40R17 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.
Summer Tires
Sports-car and performance-sedan owners, and anyone in a warm climate who wants the best possible grip and steering.
Performance Tires
Owners of sports sedans, hot hatches and performance crossovers who want year-round tires with real handling.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 225/40R17 tires cost?
Expect $82–$112 per tire for a budget brand, $116–$165 for a mid-range tire like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, and $168–$245 for a premium tire like the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4. A set of four therefore starts at about $328. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 225/40R17 tires?
225/40R17 is original equipment on Volkswagen GTI (2006-2014), Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2006-2014), Audi A3 (2006-2013) and Mini Cooper S (2007-2013, 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 225/40R17 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 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 225/40R17 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.