205/50 R17 Tyres Norwich

We fit 205/50 R17 regularly at 100-106 Ber Street, and the questions customers ask about it are always the same: is this really my size, what do the codes after it mean, which brand should I choose, and can I have it today? The answers are below. Call 07933 900901 with the size or your registration for a quote, seven days a week.

Tyres from £40supplied and fitted, quoted by size

Same-day fittingmost sizes, while you wait

Open 7 daysMon-Sat 8-6, Sun 10-4

3-month guaranteeor 3,000 miles on workmanship

Which Cars Use 205/50 R17?

A sporty-trim 17-inch size: Ford Focus Mk2 and Mk3 Zetec S and Titanium X, Volvo V40, Mazda 3, Honda Civic (eighth generation), Peugeot 308 GT Line, Toyota Corolla, Renault Megane GT Line, Kia Ceed and Hyundai i30 on some wheel options, and the Vauxhall Astra SRi.

Always confirm against your own sidewall or the tyre label inside the driver's door, because the same model can run different sizes on different wheels and trims.

What 205/50 R17 Means

Decoded: 205 is millimetres of tread width; 50 is the sidewall as a percentage of that width (103 mm here); R17 is a radial tyre for a 17-inch rim. The whole tyre stands about 637 mm tall. That last number is the one that matters when someone offers you a "similar" size, because the car's gearing, speedometer and stability systems were all set up for it.

Load and Speed Ratings on 205/50 R17

Typical markings after the size are 93W XL, 93V XL, 89V and 89W. Treat the load index as the tyre's payload rating and the speed letter as its ceiling: the car maker sets a minimum for each and you may exceed either but not undercut it. On heavier trims the label will call for the XL figure, and that is the tyre to fit even if the lighter version is cheaper.

Good to know

Is 205/50 R17 a run-flat size? Run-flat versions exist for a few fitments but most cars on this size use conventional tyres. We check what came off the car before ordering.

What to Watch For on This Size

Load index splits between 89 on lighter petrols and 93 XL on the diesels and estates, so check the door label. Speed rating is V or W. The 50 profile is a reasonable compromise between feel and pothole resistance, and the size is common enough that stock is rarely a problem.

Brands Available in 205/50 R17

Good choice: Michelin Primacy and Pilot Sport, Continental PremiumContact, Goodyear EfficientGrip and Eagle F1, Bridgestone Turanza, Hankook Ventus Prime, Falken Ziex, Kumho Ecsta, Nexen N'Fera, Uniroyal RainSport, Davanti and the budget tier.

The right tier depends on the car, the mileage and how long you will keep it; our cheap tyres guide sets out when budget makes sense and when it does not. Every option is quoted with its EU label, and every brand has a page in the brand directory.

Other 17-Inch Sizes

Sizes on the same rim diameter that are often confused with this one, each with its own page: 225/45 R17, 215/55 R17, 215/50 R17, 225/50 R17, 215/45 R17, 205/45 R17, 225/60 R17, 235/55 R17, 235/45 R17, 225/55 R17, 235/65 R17. See the full tyre size guide.

Fitting 205/50 R17 at Ber Street

Call 07933 900901 with "205/50 R17" and the codes that follow it on your sidewall, or just the registration, and we will confirm the exact fitment and a slot. Most brands in this size reach us the same or next working day. Every tyre is fitted with a new valve, balanced, torqued correctly and covered by our 3-month / 3,000-mile guarantee, and we check the other three tyres and your tracking while the car is on the ramp. Open seven days with free parking on site.

How Tyre Fitting Works at Ber Street