225/55 R17 Tyres Norwich
Fitted the same day in most cases at our Ber Street workshop, with the load and speed rating checked against your car before anything is ordered.
225/55 R17 tyres are fitted at 100-106 Ber Street regularly, and this page sets out what we know about the size: the cars it belongs to, the load and speed ratings that go with it, the brands that make it and what to watch for. Ring 07933 900901 with the size or registration and we will quote premium to budget and book you in.
Which Cars Use 225/55 R17?
The comfort 17-inch size on executive cars and premium vans: Mercedes E-Class W212 and BMW 5 Series F10 in run-flat form, Audi A6 C7, Vauxhall Insignia, Mazda 6, Jaguar XF on some fitments, and the Mercedes Vito and V-Class.
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 225/55 R17 Means
The sidewall reads 225/55 R17: a 225 mm tread, a sidewall 55 per cent as tall as it is wide (about 124 mm), radial construction and a 17-inch rim. Overall the tyre is roughly 679 mm in diameter, and the car was calibrated for that figure. Next to the size sit the load index and speed rating, covered below, and beyond them the date code that tells you how old the tyre is.
| Size | 225/55 R17 |
|---|---|
| Tread width | 225 mm |
| Profile (aspect ratio) | 55% of the width, about 124 mm sidewall |
| Rim diameter | 17 inches |
| Overall diameter | about 679 mm |
| Typical load and speed codes | 97W, 97Y, 101W XL, 97V and 101V XL |
| Run-flat versions | Common on this size (RSC, RFT, ROF, SSR, ZP markings) |
| Commercial (C) rating | No: a passenger car size |
| Fitted at Ber Street | Same or next working day, from £40 in the common sizes |
Load and Speed Ratings on 225/55 R17
The codes after the size on this fitment are usually 97W, 97Y, 101W XL, 97V and 101V 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.
Which 225/55 R17 tyres suit a Vito or V-Class? The reinforced or C-rated version matched to the plated axle weights, not the car version. We check the plate before ordering.
What to Watch For on This Size
A 97 load index in W or Y is standard on the saloons; the Vito and V-Class need the 101 XL or the reinforced commercial version depending on the plated weight. BMW and Mercedes fitments are often run-flat with approval markings, and the standard version rides differently. Rear-drive cars wear the rears first.
Brands Available in 225/55 R17
Premium and mid-range: Michelin Primacy, Continental PremiumContact, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, Bridgestone Turanza, Pirelli Cinturato, Hankook Ventus Prime, Kumho Ecsta, Falken Ziex, Nexen N'Fera, Vredestein Ultrac and, for the vans, the reinforced ranges from Continental, Michelin and Hankook.
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, 205/50 R17, 205/45 R17, 225/60 R17, 235/55 R17, 235/45 R17, 235/65 R17. See the full tyre size guide.
Fitting 225/55 R17 at Ber Street
We are at 100-106 Ber Street, open every day with free parking, and 225/55 R17 is a size we obtain quickly, usually within a working day. Every fitting includes a new valve, balancing, correct torque and disposal, and carries our 3-month / 3,000-mile guarantee. Call 07933 900901 with the size or the registration and we will quote and book.
How Tyre Fitting Works at Ber Street
Call with your size
Or the registration. We quote premium to budget with the EU label for each.
Fitted the same day
New valve, computer balanced, torqued by hand, old tyre disposed of.
Checked before you leave
Pressures set, the other three looked at, alignment advised if the old tyre wore unevenly.
Book 225/55 R17 Tyres
Call with the size and the codes after it on your sidewall, or just your registration. We confirm the exact fitment, quote premium to budget, and book a slot.
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225/55 R17 Questions
Which 225/55 R17 tyres suit a Vito or V-Class?
The reinforced or C-rated version matched to the plated axle weights, not the car version. We check the plate before ordering.
How much do 225/55 R17 tyres cost?
Tyres at Ber Street start from £40 in the common sizes. Beyond that it depends on the brand tier: a premium, mid-range and budget tyre in the same size can differ a lot, and part worns are cheaper again. We quote by phone from the size and your registration, and show you the EU label beside each price so you can see what you are paying for.
Can I fit a different size instead of 225/55 R17?
If the handbook or door label lists an alternative, yes, with the matching wheels. If not, no: the ABS, stability control and speedometer all assume the original diameter. Give us the registration and we will tell you exactly which sizes are approved.
How quickly can you fit 225/55 R17 tyres?
Common patterns are often on the shelf and the rest reach us the same or next working day. Call 07933 900901 with the size and we will confirm before you set off.
225/55 R17 Tyres Across Norwich and Norfolk
Drivers bring cars on this size to Ber Street from across the county. Your nearest tyre fitting page:
Need 225/55 R17 Tyres Today?
Call 07933 900901 or visit us at 100-106 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3ES. Open seven days a week with free parking on site.
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