225/55R17 tires
225/55R17 is a tall 17-inch size for mid-size and large sedans: the 2006 to 2013 Chevrolet Impala LT and LTZ, the Subaru Legacy Premium from 2015 and the base and Premium Legacy since 2020, the Mazda6 Sport from 2014 to 2021, and the base Mini Countryman. Below are real prices for 307 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and what the load index says about each.
Yes, this fits your Chevrolet Impala. 225/55R17 is the original size on the 2006-2013 Chevrolet Impala.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Chevrolet Impala size.
What 225/55R17 tires cost
Atturo AZ600
Low-priced all-season, extra-load 101H, 60,000-mile warranty.
Listed as Atturo AZ600 225/55R17 101H All Season Passenger Tires
General AltiMAX RT45
75,000 miles on T and H; T-rated in this size, so check your placard.
Listed as General AltiMAX RT45 225/55R17 97H All Season Passenger Tires
Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max
Fuel-saving all-season, 65,000-mile warranty, 580 treadwear.
Listed as Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max 225/55R17 97V All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $416 to $656, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 225/55R17 right now
Royal Black 225/55ZR17 101W Racing Trac Passenger Tires
$77.96per tire $155.92 for 2 tires · $311.84 for 4
307 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.
See every 225/55R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire
A sedan size with room for comfort
At about 26.7 inches tall with a 55-series sidewall, this size rides more softly than the 18- and 19-inch options on the same cars. On the Mazda6 the Sport trim uses it while the Touring and Grand Touring use 225/45R19; on the Legacy the base and Premium trims use it while the Limited and Sport use 225/50R18. Owners who move from those larger wheels down to 17s for a winter set often land here.
Load indexes in this size are 97 standard-load and 101 extra-load. Our budget pick is listed as 101H and the other two as 97. If your placard specifies 97, all three qualify; the extra-load tire carries more but is not required for it.
Subaru Legacy: the all-wheel-drive rule
The Legacy has full-time all-wheel drive, so tread depth must stay matched across all four tires. Buy a full set, rotate them on the schedule in the manual and avoid replacing a single damaged tire with a new one next to three worn ones.
A Legacy driven through northern winters is also a good candidate for an all-weather tire with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol. None of our three picks carries it, so look at the all-weather section of the site if you want one set for the whole year.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 225/55R17 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 4.9 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26.7 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 101H on the Atturo AZ600 (1,819 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph), 97H on the General AltiMAX RT45 (1,609 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph) and 97V on the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max (1,609 lb per tire, rated to 149 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.
| Atturo AZ600 | General AltiMAX RT45 | Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $94.99 | $160.99 | $175.96 |
| Set of four | $379.96 | $643.96 | $703.84 |
| Service description in 225/55R17 | 101H | 97H | 97V |
| Mileage warranty | 60,000 mi | 75,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 65,000 mi for V | 65,000 mi |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | see listing | 600 A B (typical, varies by size) | 580 A A (typical, varies by size) |
| Season | All-season | All-season | All-season, low rolling resistance |
| Extras | — | — | — |
Atturo AZ600, $94.99. A low-priced all-season stocked here as 101H, an extra-load tire. The retailer gives a 60,000-mile tread life warranty and publishes no UTQG grade. It is a sound choice for an Impala or older Legacy on a budget.
General AltiMAX RT45, $160.99. General's long-life touring tire, with a 75,000-mile warranty on T and H ratings and 65,000 on V. The version here is 97H; if your Mazda6 or Legacy placard asks for H or V, choose that version, which also exists in this size.
Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max, $175.96. Goodyear's low-rolling-resistance all-season, with a 65,000-mile warranty and a 580 A A treadwear grade in a representative size. It is listed as 97V here, which meets a V placard, and it saves a little fuel on highway-heavy driving.
What 225/55R17 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 412 tires listed in this size, 307 are in stock today. The median is $135.96; a third of the tires cost $103.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $229.96. 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 Atturo AZ600, our budget pick here at $94.99, is also stocked in 225/60R17 ($98.96), 215/65R16 ($87.99), 225/60R18 ($103.99) and 235/60R18 ($110.99). The General AltiMAX RT45, our mid-range pick here at $160.99, is also stocked in 205/60R16 ($124.99), 225/50R18 ($186.99), 225/60R16 ($133.99) and 215/50R17 ($162.99). The Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max, our premium pick here at $175.96, is also stocked in 215/55R17 ($167.97) and 215/70R15 ($121.96). 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 sedan in this size
Most sedans in this size are front-wheel drive, and that decides what the snow laws ask of the tires. On the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law runs from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car needs 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. The touring all-seasons that dominate this size are almost all M+S rated. An all-wheel-drive sedan passes on the vehicle alone, but all-wheel drive only helps you accelerate; braking and cornering on snow come entirely from the tire, so an all-weather tire with the 3PMSF symbol is the better year-round answer in the snow belt.
None of our picks in this size, the Atturo AZ600, General AltiMAX RT45 and Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that came with 225/55R17
- Chevrolet Impala (2006-2013, LT/LTZ)
- Subaru Legacy (2015-2019, 2.5i Premium)
- Mazda6 (2014-2021, Sport)
- Mini Countryman (2017-2024, base 17 in)
- Subaru Legacy (2020-2024, Base/Premium)
The 2007 to 2012 Lincoln MKZ is listed on 225/50R17 by tiresize.com; check the placard on that car.
Which type of 225/55R17 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 225/55R17 tires cost?
Expect $78–$104 per tire for a budget brand, $104–$164 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT45, and $164–$230 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max. A set of four therefore starts at about $312. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 225/55R17 tires?
225/55R17 is original equipment on Chevrolet Impala (2006-2013, LT/LTZ), Subaru Legacy (2015-2019, 2.5i Premium), Mazda6 (2014-2021, Sport), Mini Countryman (2017-2024, base 17 in) and Subaru Legacy (2020-2024, Base/Premium), 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 225/55R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General AltiMAX RT45, 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 Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Atturo AZ600 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 225/55R17 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.