215/55 R17 Tyres Norwich

215/55 R17 is one of the most common tyre sizes on British roads, and this page is the plain-English version of what we tell customers on the phone: which cars run it, what the load and speed codes after it mean, how the brands compare in this size, and what to watch for. Call 07933 900901 with the size or your registration and we will quote and book you in, seven days a week.

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Which Cars Use 215/55 R17?

The crossover size. Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V, Toyota C-HR, Hyundai Tucson and ix35, Kia Sportage, Skoda Karoq and Peugeot 3008 all use it on 17-inch wheels, as do the Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb and Vauxhall Insignia in saloon and estate form.

Treat this list as a guide, not a guarantee: manufacturers fit different sizes to different trims and wheel options, so check the label inside the driver's door or read the sidewall.

What 215/55 R17 Means

Decoded: 215 is millimetres of tread width; 55 is the sidewall as a percentage of that width (118 mm here); R17 is a radial tyre for a 17-inch rim. The whole tyre stands about 668 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 215/55 R17

The codes after the size on this fitment are usually 94V, 94W, 98V XL and 98W XL. Load index is a table value (91 is 615 kg per tyre, 94 is 670 kg, 98 is 750 kg, 103 is 875 kg) and the speed letter is a maximum (H 130 mph, V 149, W 168, Y 186). Your car's minimums are on the door label; we match or exceed them, never the reverse. Heavier trims call for the XL load index and the higher pressures that go with it.

Good to know

Do I need XL 215/55 R17 tyres on a Qashqai? Check the door-jamb label or handbook: many crossovers specify a 98 load index, which means an XL tyre. We confirm the requirement by registration before ordering.

What to Watch For on This Size

Crossovers are heavier than the hatchbacks they are based on and often carry families and luggage, so the 98 XL load index matters more than people expect: fitting a 94 where the car specifies 98 is a genuine safety error. Front-wheel-drive crossovers wear the fronts quickly and benefit from a wheel alignment check with every new pair. All-season versions in this size sell well in Norfolk for good reason.

Brands Available in 215/55 R17

Strong choice across the board: Michelin Primacy and CrossClimate, Continental PremiumContact and AllSeasonContact, Goodyear EfficientGrip and Vector 4Seasons, Bridgestone Turanza, Pirelli Cinturato, with Hankook, Kumho, Falken, Yokohama, Nexen, Vredestein Quatrac and the budget tier all represented.

Each brand has its own page explaining who makes it and who it suits; the full brand list is tiered honestly. On the phone we quote two or three options in your size with the EU label for each, so you can weigh wet grip and noise against price.

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, 215/50 R17, 225/50 R17, 215/45 R17, 205/50 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 215/55 R17 at Ber Street

215/55 R17 is one of the most common sizes we fit and is usually on the shelf or with us within the day. Fitting includes a new valve or TPMS service kit, computer balancing on every wheel, torqueing to the manufacturer figure and disposal of the old tyres, and the work carries our 3-month / 3,000-mile guarantee. Free parking at 100-106 Ber Street, open seven days. Call 07933 900901 with the size and the load and speed rating from your sidewall.

How Tyre Fitting Works at Ber Street