It came as a factory fit on a new Mazda CX 5 bought in Sept 2017, almost 9 years ago. Has lasted almost 50000km. The car has done 75000km total but during winter, we use separate set of winter tires but the mileage is higher during summer so I guess 50000km with Yokohama would be correct. My son drove it the other day in heavy down pour at 140km per hour without loosing grip or aquaplanning with the tread depth of 1,7 mm. I was totally floored and terrified at the same time, sitting next to him. I personally would have never exceeded 100km per hour in heavy rain. The tire will now be changed to a new set of Toyo proxes comfort for the next summer. I am sticking to a Japanese brand. Dont trust these European over blown tire test results with the big four manufacturers of tires that never dare to do blind tests on their tire performance.
225/65 R17 Tires
Everything we know about the 225/65 R17 tire size: 3 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 205 owner reviews covering 3,444,367 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 205owner reviews
- 3,444,367 milescovered on them
- 3tests in this size
- 736tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Avon AX7 8.3 | 88% from 6 reviews | Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 8 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test |
| Summer | Bridgestone Turanza 6 8.4 | 96% from 3 reviews | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 9.3 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested |
| Winter | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV 7.9 Current version: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV | 82% from 3 reviews | - |
| All Weather | Bridgestone WeatherPeak 6 Current version: Bridgestone UltraWeather | 80% from 3 reviews | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 9.4 2025 - The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 225/65 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 225/65 R17
Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 225/65 R17 - 3 in total, newest first.
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tire Test | Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 | 8 |
All Weather tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested Tire Reviews test | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW | 7 |
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | 12 |
The best rated 225/65 R17 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 225/65 R17 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 225/65 R17 is the Avon AX7 - 88% from 6 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Avon AX7
|
88% | 6 | 95,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 2 |
BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA
|
89% | 5 | 26,220 miles | 7.8 |
| 3 |
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
|
91% | 3 | 90,000 miles | 8 |
| 4 |
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT
|
81% | 5 | 138,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 5 |
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30
|
75% | 6 | 129,038 miles | 7.2 |
| 6 |
Continental ContiCrossContact LX
Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT
|
71% | 4 | 112,000 miles | 6.1 |
| 7 |
Continental 4x4 Contact
|
62% | 3 | 14,983 miles | 6.6 |
| 8 |
Michelin Latitude tour HP
Replaced by Michelin Latitude Tour 3
|
59% | 4 | 129,375 miles | 6.7 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Summer tires
The highest rated Summer tire in 225/65 R17 is the Bridgestone Turanza 6 - 96% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
|
96% | 3 | 16,500 miles | 8.4 |
| 2 |
Kormoran Suv Summer
|
92% | 3 | 44,000 miles | 8.4 |
| 3 |
Maxtrek Sierra S6
|
78% | 3 | 100 miles | 6 |
| 4 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV
|
74% | 7 | 115,099 miles | 7.6 |
| 5 |
Bridgestone Dueler HT 687
|
64% | 3 | 70,000 miles | 6.5 |
| 6 |
Avon ZX7
|
63% | 3 | 23,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 7 |
Yokohama Geolandar G98A
|
62% | 8 | 142,000 miles | 6.3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
Winter tires
The highest rated Winter tire in 225/65 R17 is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV - 82% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV
Replaced by Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
|
82% | 3 | 18,000 miles | 7.9 |
| 2 |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6
|
58% | 7 | 82,000 miles | 8.9 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Weather tires
The highest rated All Weather tire in 225/65 R17 is the Bridgestone WeatherPeak - 80% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Bridgestone UltraWeather.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Replaced by Bridgestone UltraWeather
|
80% | 3 | 28,849 miles | 6 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
225/65 R17 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/65 R17 rather than a range across a model. 507 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 102 (up to 850 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 303 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
65 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
- Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 Winter 9.2
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 All Season 9.1
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 6 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Michelin Primacy 4 Summer 8.8
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
- Michelin e.Primacy Summer 8.2
- Kumho Solus KL21 All Season 6.6
- Prinx XLAB Comfort EV Summer 5.1
- Bridgestone Turanza Eco Summer
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 225/65 R17 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Winter 9.3
- Pirelli Ice Friction Winter 9.2
- Falken Euroall Season AS220 All Season 9.1
- Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Summer 8.4
- Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 Summer 7.9
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
How long do 225/65 R17 tires last?
Across 46 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 28,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 21,000 miles and 40,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 225/65 R17 mean?
A 225/65 R17 tire is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (146 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 724 mm.
| Section width | 225 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 146 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 724 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,275 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 439 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 707 |
Also written as
225/65R17 225/65 ZR17 225-65-17 225 65 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 225/65 R17 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Every tire reviewed in 225/65 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 86 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Geolandar G98A | Summer | 62% | 8 | 142,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV | Summer | 74% | 7 | 115,099 miles |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Winter | 58% | 7 | 82,000 miles |
| Avon AX7 | All Season | 88% | 6 | 95,000 miles |
| Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 | All Season | 75% | 6 | 129,038 miles |
| BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA | All Season | 89% | 5 | 26,220 miles |
| Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT | All Season | 81% | 5 | 138,000 miles |
| Continental ContiCrossContact LX Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT | All Season | 71% | 4 | 112,000 miles |
| Michelin Latitude tour HP Replaced by Michelin Latitude Tour 3 | All Season | 59% | 4 | 129,375 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 96% | 3 | 16,500 miles |
| Kormoran Suv Summer | Summer | 92% | 3 | 44,000 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 | All Season | 91% | 3 | 90,000 miles |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV Replaced by Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV | Winter | 82% | 3 | 18,000 miles |
| Bridgestone WeatherPeak Replaced by Bridgestone UltraWeather | All Weather | 80% | 3 | 28,849 miles |
| Maxtrek Sierra S6 | Summer | 78% | 3 | 100 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HT 687 | Summer | 64% | 3 | 70,000 miles |
| Avon ZX7 | Summer | 63% | 3 | 23,000 miles |
| Continental 4x4 Contact | All Season | 62% | 3 | 14,983 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar G91AV | Summer | 100% | 2 | 165,040 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | All Season | 92% | 2 | 45,000 miles |
| Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 | All Season | 89% | 2 | 18,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | All Season | 86% | 2 | 71,000 miles |
| Toyo Open Country AT plus | All Season | 85% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| General Grabber AT3 Replaced by General Grabber AT3 Plus | All Season | 84% | 2 | 42,300 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 80% | 2 | 55 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Winter | 79% | 2 | 43,000 miles |
| Hankook Dynapro HT | All Season | 78% | 2 | 162,213 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | All Season | 73% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Summer | 73% | 2 | 59,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 72% | 2 | 43,800 miles |
| Nokian WR G4 SUV | All Weather | 69% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Kumho Izen RV KC15 | Winter | 62% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA Replaced by BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA+ | All Season | 61% | 2 | 96,000 miles |
| Kumho Solus KL21 | All Season | 59% | 2 | 32,000 miles |
| Goodride SU 318 HT | Summer | 59% | 2 | 26,100 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 57% | 2 | 35,000 miles |
| Dunlop Grandtrek Touring AS | All Season | 41% | 2 | 33,020 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion AS 4 | All Season | 35% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 736 tires are made in 225/65 R17. Browse every 225/65 R17 tire →
What drivers say about their 225/65 R17 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Best in snowy conditions in the alps.Not made for warmer summer conditions.
Great tire, happy to see Hankook on the premium segment. Have it on my Chrysler Town&Country 2014 and are so good, comfortable, confident, and not at least for great price.
These tires are a massive step up from where I was. In a 21 Outback and the cabin is almost silent. Super impressed with the quality and price of these tires.
Very good grip and softens the bumps even at highway speed. Very satisfied with my purchase!
Great tire. Quiet on the roads and performed well on gravel and tar.
In the UK, being so wet I could never recommend this tire. Forever wheelspinning and no confidence in wet roads
For calm use, they are good; they make little noise and seem to offer low rolling resistance, but they do not inspire much confidence in wet conditions, and even on dry surfaces, I have experienced traction losses. After 50,000 km and rotating them at 25,000, all four have 4.2 mm left. I drive calmly mainly on interurban roads at 120 km/h.
My experience with Bridgstone Turanza 6 is great. I bought set after 5 years driving on Bridgestone Turanza 5. After 5 years I noticed less traction on wet surfaces.
Despite lower marks compared to Turanza 5, in my opinion as normal driver, they are the same. I cant feel any difference.
They are comfortable.
Road noise is low.
Car is equaly frugal (Mazda CX5 diesel 150hp,380Nm FWD, 4,1l/100km on open road).
On wet roads car handles normal. Fast driving is posible even under such conditions. No aquaplaning experienced.
Con can be a little bit wider cannals for water. They collect small stones very fast. Stones will make noise.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.