R 17

64 in this rangeStarting from $100Free North Island delivery
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Anchee 265/65R17 all terrain tyreSOLD OUT Anchee 265/65R17 112T · AC858 All TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$210 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $250 OUT OF STOCK Anchee 215/45R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/45R17 91W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$125 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $160 VIEW TYRE Anchee 235/45R17 high performance tyre Anchee 235/45R17 97W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$135 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $170 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/60R17 highway terrain tyre Anchee 215/60R17 96H · AC828 Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$140 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $175 VIEW TYRE Anchee 225/65R17 highway terrain tyre Anchee 225/65R17 102H · AC828 Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$150 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $185 VIEW TYRE Anchee 205/50R17 high performance tyre Anchee 205/50R17 93W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$120 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $155 VIEW TYRE Anchee 205/40R17 high performance tyre Anchee 205/40R17 AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$110 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $145 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/50R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/50R17 95W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$130 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $165 VIEW TYRE Anchee 225/45R17 high performance tyre Anchee 225/45R17 94W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$130 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $165 VIEW TYRE Anchee 225/55R17 high performance tyre Anchee 225/55R17 101W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$140 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $175 VIEW TYRE Joyroad 215/45R17 high performance tyre Joyroad 215/45R17 91W · Sport RX6 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$100 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $135 VIEW TYRE Anchee 225/50R17 high performance tyre Anchee 225/50R17 98W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$130 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $170 VIEW TYRE Anchee 235/60R17 highway terrain tyre Anchee 235/60R17 102H · AC828 Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$155 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $190 VIEW TYRE Anchee 245/45R17 high performance tyre Anchee 245/45R17 99W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$130 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $165 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/55R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/55R17 94W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$135 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $170 VIEW TYRE 10PLYAnchee 265/70R17 mud terrain tyre Anchee 265/70R17 10PLY · Grandtrac MT1 Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$280 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $320 VIEW TYRE Anchee 225/60R17 highway terrain tyreSOLD OUT Anchee 225/60R17 99H · AC828 Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$150 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $185 OUT OF STOCK SAVE $5Anchee 205/45R17 high performance tyre Anchee 205/45R17 AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$115$110 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $145 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/40R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/40R17 AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$110 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $145 VIEW TYRE SAVE $5510PLYComforser 265/70R17 mud terrain tyre Comforser 265/70R17 10PLY · CF3000 Mud TerrainDirectional TYRE ONLY$310$255 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $295 VIEW TYRE Joyroad 215/50R17 high performance tyre Joyroad 215/50R17 95W · Sport RX6 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$120 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $155 VIEW TYRE Joyroad 235/45R17 high performance tyre Joyroad 235/45R17 97W · Sport RX6 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$120 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $155 VIEW TYRE Anchee 245/65R17 highway terrain tyre Anchee 245/65R17 107H · AC828 Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$175 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $210 VIEW TYRE Anchee 235/65R17 highway terrain tyre Anchee 235/65R17 104H · AC828 Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$160 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $195 VIEW TYRE 10PLYJoyroad 265/70R17 mud terrain tyre Joyroad 265/70R17 10PLY · MT200 Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$265 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $305 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/55R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/55R17 98W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$135 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $170 VIEW TYRE 10PLYAnchee 285/70R17 mud terrain tyre Anchee 285/70R17 10PLY · Grandtrac MT1 Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$315 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $355 VIEW TYRE Anchee 205/55R17 high performance tyre Anchee 205/55R17 95W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$115 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $150 VIEW TYRE Joyroad 215/60R17 highway terrain tyre Joyroad 215/60R17 96H · Grand Tourer HT Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$130 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $165 VIEW TYRE Hilo 225/50R17 high performance tyre Hilo 225/50R17 98W · Greenplus PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$130 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $165 VIEW TYRE SAVE $70Comforser 33/12.5R17 mud terrain tyre Comforser 33/12.5R17 114Q · CF3000 Mud TerrainDirectional TYRE ONLY$400$330 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $370 VIEW TYRE SAVE $25Comforser 255/65R17 high performance tyre Comforser 255/65R17 110H · CF2000 PerformanceSymmetric TYRE ONLY$220$195 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $235 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/50R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/50R17 95W · EP FOUNDER CE101 PerformanceEVAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$125 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $160 VIEW TYRE Anchee 235/55R17 high performance tyre Anchee 235/55R17 103W · AC818 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$145 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $180 VIEW TYRE Hilo 205/45R17 high performance tyre Hilo 205/45R17 Greenplus PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$115 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $150 VIEW TYRE Anchee 265/65R17 highway terrain tyre Anchee 265/65R17 112H · AC828 Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$200 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $240 VIEW TYRE Predator 265/70R17 all terrain tyre Predator 265/70R17 115S · New Mutant X-AT All TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$315 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $355 VIEW TYRE SAVE $4510PLYComforser 285/65R17 all terrain tyre Comforser 285/65R17 10PLY · CF1100 All TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$310$265 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $305 VIEW TYRE 10PLYPredator 285/70R17 tyreSOLD OUT Predator 285/70R17 10PLY · New Mutant RT Trail Symmetric TYRE ONLY$460 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $500 OUT OF STOCK 10PLYPredator 265/70R17 tyre Predator 265/70R17 10PLY · New Mutant RT Trail Symmetric TYRE ONLY$440 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $480 VIEW TYRE Predator 245/65R17 all terrain tyre Predator 245/65R17 111T · New Mutant X-AT All TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$300 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $340 VIEW TYRE Predator 215/55R17 high performance tyre Predator 215/55R17 94V · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$175 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $210 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/55R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/55R17 98W · EP FOUNDER CE101 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$135 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $170 VIEW TYRE 10PLYHilo 265/70R17 mud terrain tyre Hilo 265/70R17 10PLY · X-Terrain Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$300 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $340 VIEW TYRE 10PLYHilo 285/70R17 mud terrain tyre Hilo 285/70R17 10PLY · X-Terrain Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$315 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $345 VIEW TYRE Anchee 225/50R17 high performance tyre Anchee 225/50R17 94W · TITAN ACF01 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$210 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $245 VIEW TYRE 10PLYPredator 265/65R17 all terrain tyre Predator 265/65R17 10PLY · New Mutant X-AT All TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$400 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $440 VIEW TYRE Predator 225/55R17 high performance tyre Predator 225/55R17 101V · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$195 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $230 VIEW TYRE Predator 225/50R17 high performance tyre Predator 225/50R17 98W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$185 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $220 VIEW TYRE Predator 215/55R17 high performance tyre Predator 215/55R17 94V · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$185 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $220 VIEW TYRE Predator 225/65R17 highway terrain tyre Predator 225/65R17 102H · Comptrax H/T Highway TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$205 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $240 VIEW TYRE Predator high performance tyre Predator Predator - 225/50R17 94V 94V · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$185 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $220 VIEW TYRE Predator high performance tyre Predator Predator - 215/50R17 91V 91V · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$170 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $205 VIEW TYRE Predator 215/45R17 high performance tyre Predator 215/45R17 91W · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$160 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $195 VIEW TYRE Predator 205/50R17 high performance tyre Predator 205/50R17 93V · Comptrax PR2 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$170 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $205 VIEW TYRE Anchee 215/55R17 high performance tyre Anchee 215/55R17 98W · AC718 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$135 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $170 VIEW TYRE 10PLYPredator 33/12.5R17 tyre Predator 33/12.5R17 10PLY · New Mutant RT Trail Symmetric TYRE ONLY$560 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $600 VIEW TYRE 10PLYPredator 33/12.5R17 mud terrain tyre Predator 33/12.5R17 10PLY · New Mutant X-MT Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$535 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $575 VIEW TYRE 10PLYPredator 285/70R17 mud terrain tyre Predator 285/70R17 10PLY · New Mutant X-MT Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$470 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $510 VIEW TYRE 10PLYPredator 265/70R17 mud terrain tyre Predator 265/70R17 10PLY · New Mutant X-MT Mud TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$450 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $490 VIEW TYRE Predator 265/65R17 all terrain tyre Predator 265/65R17 112T · New Mutant X-AT All TerrainSymmetric TYRE ONLY$320 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $360 VIEW TYRE Predator 215/45R17 high performance tyre Predator 215/45R17 91W · Comptrax PR1 PerformanceAsymmetric TYRE ONLY$165 FITTED + BALANCED FITTED $200 VIEW TYRE
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⭐ MODERN OEM STANDARD • 50+ IN STOCK

R17 TYRES NZ: 17-INCH TYRES FOR CARS, SUVS & 4WDS

R17 is the modern OEM standard — fitted to most new sedans, SUVs, and 4WDs in New Zealand. We stock 50+ options from performance to mud-terrain, including EV-specific tyres, with free North Island delivery.

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🔧 WHAT ARE R17 TYRES?

R17 tyres fit 17-inch diameter rims — now the default factory fitment for most new vehicles in New Zealand. From sporty hatches to family SUVs to serious 4WDs, R17 covers an enormous range.

R17 CATEGORIES

  • Performance/Passenger (e.g. 215/45R17) — Low profile for sporty handling. Common on hot hatches and sports sedans.
  • Touring/Comfort (e.g. 215/55R17) — Balanced profile for comfort and handling. Most common sedan fitment.
  • SUV/Crossover (e.g. 225/65R17, 265/65R17) — Higher load ratings for heavier vehicles. Factory fitment for most SUVs.
  • All-Terrain (e.g. 265/70R17 A/T) — Versatile on-road/off-road capability. Popular upgrade for utes and 4WDs.
  • Mud-Terrain (e.g. 285/70R17 M/T) — Aggressive tread for serious off-road. Deep lugs for mud, rocks, and sand.
  • Rugged Terrain (e.g. 265/70R17 R/T) — Hybrid between A/T and M/T. More aggressive than all-terrain, quieter than mud-terrain.
Search demand insight: 265/65R17 is NZ's most searched R17 size (~469 searches) — it's factory on Prado, Fortuner, MU-X, and many SUVs. 215/45R17 leads for performance cars (~194 searches).

🚗 PASSENGER & PERFORMANCE R17 TYRES

Lower profile ratios (40-55) provide responsive handling and sporty looks. Perfect for sedans, hatchbacks, and performance vehicles.

Size Brand Load/Speed Pattern
205/40R17 Anchee 84W XL (500kg/270km/h) AC818
205/45R17 Hilo 88W (560kg/270km/h) Green Plus
205/45R17 Anchee 88W XL (560kg/270km/h) AC818
205/50R17 Anchee 93W XL (650kg/270km/h) AC818
205/55R17 Anchee 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) AC818
215/40R17 Anchee 87W XL (545kg/270km/h) AC818
215/45R17 Hilo 91W XL (615kg/270km/h) Green Plus
215/45R17 Joyroad 91W XL (615kg/270km/h) Sport RX6
215/45R17 Predator 91W (615kg/270km/h) Comptrax PR1 A/S
215/50R17 Anchee 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) AC818
215/50R17 Joyroad 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) Sport RX6
215/55R17 Anchee 98W (750kg/270km/h) AC818
215/55R17 Anchee 98W XL (750kg/270km/h) AC818
215/55R17 Predator 94V (670kg/240km/h) Comptrax PR1 A/S
215/60R17 Anchee 96H (710kg/210km/h) AC828
215/60R17 Joyroad 96H (710kg/210km/h) RX1
225/45R17 Anchee 94W XL (670kg/270km/h) AC818
225/50R17 Anchee 98W XL (750kg/270km/h) AC818
225/50R17 Hilo 98W (750kg/270km/h) Green Plus
225/55R17 Anchee 101W XL (825kg/270km/h) AC818
235/45R17 Anchee 97W XL (730kg/270km/h) AC818
235/45R17 Joyroad 97W XL (730kg/270km/h) Sport RX6
235/55R17 Anchee 103W (875kg/270km/h) AC818
245/45R17 Anchee 99W XL (775kg/270km/h) AC818

Best for: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Mazda 3, VW Golf GTI, Subaru WRX, Hyundai i30 N, Kia Cerato GT.

🚙 SUV & CROSSOVER R17 TYRES

Higher profile ratios (60-65) optimised for SUVs and crossovers. Factory fitment for most popular SUVs including RAV4, CX-5, Tucson, and larger vehicles like Prado and Fortuner.

Size Brand Load/Speed Pattern
225/60R17 Anchee 99H (775kg/210km/h) AC828
235/60R17 Anchee 102H (850kg/210km/h) AC828
235/60R17 Hilo 102H (850kg/210km/h) XU1
235/65R17 Anchee 104H (900kg/210km/h) AC828
245/65R17 Anchee 107H (975kg/210km/h) AC828
255/65R17 Comforser 110H (1060kg/210km/h) CF2000

Best for: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Outback, Toyota Prado (base), Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X.

🌲 ALL TERRAIN R17 TYRES

Versatile on-road/off-road capability with civilised highway manners. Perfect for utes and 4WDs used as daily drivers. 265/65R17 and 265/70R17 are the most popular upgrade sizes.

Size Brand Load/Speed Pattern
245/65R17 Predator 111T (1090kg/190km/h) New Mutant X-AT
265/65R17★★★ TOP SEARCH Anchee 112T (1120kg/190km/h) AC858
265/65R17 Predator 112T (1120kg/190km/h) New Mutant X-AT
265/65R17 10PLY Centara 120/117S (1400/1285kg) Terrena A/T
285/65R17 10PLY Comforser 121/118S (1450/1320kg) CF1100

Best for: Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Prado, Nissan Patrol. See our All-Terrain Guide for more.

⚡ RUGGED TERRAIN R17 TYRES

The hybrid option between all-terrain and mud-terrain. More aggressive than A/T for better off-road traction, but quieter than M/T for daily driving. Predator's RT Trail pattern is designed for this balance.

Size Brand Load/Speed Pattern
265/70R17 10PLY Predator 123/120Q (1550/1400kg) RT Trail
285/70R17 10PLY Predator 126/123Q (1700/1550kg) RT Trail
33x12.5R17 10PLY Predator 120Q (1400kg/160km/h) RT Trail
Rugged Terrain vs All-Terrain: RT has deeper voids and more aggressive shoulder lugs than A/T, providing better mud/rock traction. But the tread design is optimised to reduce road noise compared to full M/T patterns.

🏔️ MUD TERRAIN R17 TYRES

Aggressive tread for serious off-road capability. Deep lugs, self-cleaning pattern, reinforced sidewalls. Built for mud, rocks, sand, and gnarly terrain. Louder on highway but unstoppable in the rough stuff.

Size Brand Load/Speed Pattern
265/65R17 10PLY Comforser 120/117Q (1400/1285kg) CF3000
265/70R17 10PLY★★ TOP SEARCH Anchee 121/118Q (1450/1320kg) GRANDTRAC MT1
265/70R17 10PLY Predator 121/118Q (1450/1320kg) New Mutant X-MT
265/70R17 10PLY Comforser 121/118Q (1450/1320kg) CF3000
265/70R17 10PLY Hilo 121/118Q (1450/1320kg) Milemax X1
265/70R17 10PLY Joyroad 121/118Q (1450/1320kg) MT200
285/70R17 10PLY Predator 121/118Q (1450/1320kg) New Mutant X-MT
285/70R17 10PLY Hilo 121/118Q (1450/1320kg) Milemax X1
33x12.5R17 10PLY Predator 120Q (1400kg/160km/h) New Mutant X-MT
33x12.5R17 8PLY Comforser 114Q (1180kg/160km/h) CF3000
⚠️ Fitment Guide: 265/65R17 (~30.6") fits most SUVs and utes stock. 265/70R17 (~31.6") usually fits with minor trimming. 285/70R17 (~33") typically needs guard trimming or 2" lift. 33x12.5R17 needs lift and guard work on most vehicles.

Best for: Hilux, Ranger, Navara, Patrol, Landcruiser, Prado, Pajero. See our Mud Terrain Guide for more.

⚡ EV-SPECIFIC R17 TYRES

Electric vehicles require tyres designed for instant torque, extra weight, and efficiency. Our Anchee EPFOUNDER CE101 pattern is specifically engineered for EVs with lower rolling resistance and reinforced construction.

Size Brand Load/Speed Pattern
215/50R17⚡ EV OPTIMISED Anchee 95W (690kg/270km/h) EPFOUNDER CE101
215/55R17⚡ EV OPTIMISED Anchee 98W (750kg/270km/h) EPFOUNDER CE101
Why EV tyres matter: EVs are typically 20-30% heavier than equivalent petrol cars due to batteries. They also deliver instant torque which accelerates tyre wear. EV-specific tyres have reinforced sidewalls, optimised rubber compounds, and lower rolling resistance to maximise range.

Best for: Tesla Model 3, BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf. See our EV Tyre Guide for more.

📐 R17 SIZE COMPARISON CHART

Understanding how different R17 sizes compare in overall diameter and typical applications:

Size Diameter Width Typical Use
215/45R17 626mm (24.6") 215mm (8.5") Sports sedans, hot hatches
215/55R17 668mm (26.3") 215mm (8.5") Mid-size sedans
225/65R17 724mm (28.5") 225mm (8.9") Compact SUVs
265/65R17 777mm (30.6") 265mm (10.4") Large SUVs (factory)
265/70R17 803mm (31.6") 265mm (10.4") Utes, 4WDs (upgrade)
285/70R17 831mm (32.7") 285mm (11.2") Lifted 4WDs
33x12.5R17 838mm (33.0") 318mm (12.5") Serious off-road builds

Use our Tyre Size Calculator for precise comparisons and speedometer correction.

🚗 WHAT VEHICLES USE R17 TYRES?

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PERFORMANCE CARS

VW Golf GTI, Subaru WRX, Hyundai i30 N, Mazda 3 SP25, Honda Civic Type R (older).

Common: 215/45R17, 225/45R17, 235/45R17
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SEDANS & WAGONS

Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Subaru Liberty, Hyundai Sonata.

Common: 215/55R17, 225/50R17
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COMPACT SUVS

Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail.

Common: 225/65R17, 235/60R17
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LARGE SUVS

Toyota Prado, Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Common: 265/65R17, 265/70R17
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UTES

Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT-50.

Common: 265/65R17, 265/70R17, 285/70R17
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Tesla Model 3, BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia Niro EV.

Common: 215/50R17, 215/55R17 EV

❓ R17 TYRE FAQS

R17 indicates the tyre fits a 17-inch diameter rim. The "R" stands for radial construction. For example, 215/55R17 means 215mm width, 55% aspect ratio, radial construction, for a 17-inch wheel.

265/65R17 is by far the most searched R17 size (~469 searches) — it's factory fitment on popular SUVs like Toyota Prado, Fortuner, and Isuzu MU-X. For passenger cars, 215/45R17 leads for performance applications (~194 searches), while 215/55R17 is most common for touring sedans (~142 searches).

Both are 265mm wide on 17-inch rims. The difference is sidewall height: 265/65R17 has a 65% aspect ratio (~30.6" diameter) and is common factory fitment. 265/70R17 has 70% aspect ratio (~31.6" diameter) — about 1" taller overall, popular as an upgrade for more ground clearance without major modifications.

Rugged Terrain (R/T) is a hybrid between All-Terrain and Mud-Terrain. RT has more aggressive tread than A/T for better off-road grip, but the pattern is designed to be quieter on highway than full M/T. Think of it as 70% off-road, 30% on-road vs M/T which is 90% off-road focused.

285/70R17 (~33") will fit most modern utes with minor guard trimming. Hilux, Ranger, Navara typically fit them with slight modifications. A 2" lift gives better clearance and prevents rubbing at full steering lock. 33x12.5R17 is a similar size but slightly wider, requiring more clearance.

Yes! We stock Anchee EPFOUNDER CE101 EV-specific tyres in 215/55R17 and 215/50R17. These feature reinforced sidewalls for EV weight, optimised rubber compounds for instant torque, and lower rolling resistance to maximise range. Essential for getting the most from your EV.

📚 RELATED GUIDES & COLLECTIONS

🔢 Shop All R17 Tyres → 🌲 All Terrain Collection → 🏔️ Mud Terrain Collection → 1️⃣6️⃣ R16 Tyres Guide → 1️⃣8️⃣ R18 Tyres Guide → 📐 Tyre Size Calculator → ⚡ EV Tyre Guide → 🌲 All Terrain Guide →
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Written by Taylor Houghton, Manager at Tyre Dispatch — New Zealand's independent online tyre retailer based in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty.

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31 Station Road, Te Puke · Free North Island delivery · Prices include GST