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245/45 R17 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. DUNLOP Winter Sport 5
Tested 1x in 2024, 42x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Tested 2x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
245/45 R17 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
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245/45 R17
245/45 R17 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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245/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 31 tyre models available, which can be compared to 190/50 R17, 185/70 R14, 165/65 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 110.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2049.26 mm, which is very similar to 205/60 R16(2049.58 mm), 200/55 R17(2047.69 mm), 185/80 R14(2047.06 mm), 170/80 R15(2051.46 mm), 245/40 R18(2052.09 mm), 225/60 R15(2045.18 mm), 285/30 R19(2053.34 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 245/45 R17: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 110. You can find 245/45 R17 on 9 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, CITROËN, Chevrolet.
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