Good wet conditions
Comfortable
A little noisy
245/45 R17 Tires
Everything we know about the 245/45 R17 tire size: 1 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 169 owner reviews covering 2,134,848 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 169owner reviews
- 2,134,848 milescovered on them
- 1tests in this size
- 583tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 9.3 Current version: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 88% from 5 reviews | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 8.5 2010 AMS Premium Brand Tire Test |
| Winter | Kumho IZen KW27 6.8 | 89% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 245/45 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 245/45 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 245/45 R17 - 1 in total, newest first.
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 AMS Premium Brand Tire Test | Hankook Ventus S1 evo | 10 |
The best rated 245/45 R17 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 245/45 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.
Summer tires
The highest rated Summer tire in 245/45 R17 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 - 88% from 5 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
88% | 5 | 6,450 miles | 9.3 |
| 2 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
87% | 3 | 4,500 miles | 8.5 |
| 3 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
|
83% | 3 | 36,000 miles | 6.7 |
| 4 |
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
|
81% | 3 | 56,027 miles | 7.1 |
| 5 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT
Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
|
79% | 4 | 36,500 miles | 8.2 |
| 6 |
Continental Sport Contact 3
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
76% | 5 | 234,500 miles | 8 |
| 7 |
Continental Sport Contact 5
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
67% | 6 | 315,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 8 |
Avon ZV7
|
64% | 3 | 51,000 miles | 6.8 |
| 9 |
Uniroyal RainSport 5
|
60% | 3 | 41,500 miles | 8 |
| 10 |
Autogrip F107
|
52% | 4 | 29,500 miles | 3.9 |
| 11 |
Wanli S1088
|
34% | 4 | 57,150 miles | 4.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
Winter tires
The highest rated Winter tire in 245/45 R17 is the Kumho IZen KW27 - 89% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kumho IZen KW27
|
89% | 3 | 21,000 miles | 6.8 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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.
245/45 R17 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 245/45 R17 rather than a range across a model. 372 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 157 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
74 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 9.4
- Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Winter 9.3
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Summer 9.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 2 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Summer 9.2
- Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue Summer 8.3
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 245/45 R17 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Summer 8.7
- BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 All Season 8.6
- Davanti DX640 Summer 7.3
- Tourador WinterPro TSU2 Winter 6.5
- Sunwide Snowide Winter 6.4
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 245/45 R17 tires last?
Across 22 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 15,000 miles and 25,000 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 245/45 R17 mean?
A 245/45 R17 tire is 245 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (110 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 652 mm.
| Section width | 245 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 110 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 652 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,049 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 488 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 785 |
Also written as
245/45R17 245/45 ZR17 245-45-17 245 45 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 245/45 R17 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Mercedes Benz E Class
14 reviews in this size
Jaguar S Type 2.7D
9 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E220Cdi
8 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E350
7 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz CLS 320
6 reviews in this size
Lexus IS250SE
6 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E320 CDI
5 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E270
4 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E250 CDI
4 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E Class Estate
3 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 245/45 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 89 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 67% | 6 | 315,000 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 88% | 5 | 6,450 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 76% | 5 | 234,500 miles |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Summer | 79% | 4 | 36,500 miles |
| Autogrip F107 | Summer | 52% | 4 | 29,500 miles |
| Wanli S1088 | Summer | 34% | 4 | 57,150 miles |
| Kumho IZen KW27 | Winter | 89% | 3 | 21,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 87% | 3 | 4,500 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 83% | 3 | 36,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | Summer | 81% | 3 | 56,027 miles |
| Avon ZV7 | Summer | 64% | 3 | 51,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 60% | 3 | 41,500 miles |
| Nankang SV1 Winter+ | Winter | 93% | 2 | 13,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris 2 Replaced by Barum Bravuris 3 | Summer | 90% | 2 | 18,000 miles |
| Landsail LS588 UHP | Summer | 90% | 2 | 2,000 miles |
| Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris 3HM Replaced by Barum Bravuris 5HM | Summer | 87% | 2 | 17,000 miles |
| Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL | Summer | 82% | 2 | 16,500 miles |
| Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ | Summer | 82% | 2 | 23,015 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 80% | 2 | 23,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050 | Summer | 79% | 2 | 12,216 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 79% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico | Summer | 76% | 2 | 167,500 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta KU31 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 10,025 miles |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Summer | 67% | 2 | 20,020 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 65% | 2 | 21,000 miles |
| Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | Summer | 56% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Summer | 53% | 2 | 23,000 miles |
| Triangle TR968 | Summer | 30% | 2 | 1,510 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 583 tires are made in 245/45 R17. Browse every 245/45 R17 tire →
What drivers say about their 245/45 R17 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Between 2006 and 2015 I have driven these on highways, cities and mountian roads.
Hundreds of times on the limit and dozens beyond. Very clear linear feedback saved me plenty of times.
The most informative tire I have driven in my life. Worn 2 sets to almost slick.
Drove them in all conditions including snow or ice... never crashed...
20k miles is maximum distance per set of tires if You push on them often when dry
- they can wear before 10k.
Grip was appropriate for the price and the times. Comfort is mediocre as an old jdm car from 90-ties on lowered springs
it lacked the refiniement on bumpy roads at 245/45 sidewall height wasnt enough to smoothen the road cracks.
I can see one can still buy them today since 2010 or so... Interestingly they seem to be still in production.
Thanks to the Bridgestone for making it.
Hundreds of times on the limit and dozens beyond. Very clear linear feedback saved me plenty of times.
The most informative tire I have driven in my life. Worn 2 sets to almost slick.
Drove them in all conditions including snow or ice... never crashed...
20k miles is maximum distance per set of tires if You push on them often when dry
- they can wear before 10k.
Grip was appropriate for the price and the times. Comfort is mediocre as an old jdm car from 90-ties on lowered springs
it lacked the refiniement on bumpy roads at 245/45 sidewall height wasnt enough to smoothen the road cracks.
I can see one can still buy them today since 2010 or so... Interestingly they seem to be still in production.
Thanks to the Bridgestone for making it.
Abnormal wear on this Uniroyal tire on the outer sidewalls in less than 1500 km! Poor quality.
After 15k km or so of street driving, I took the car these are on to my first ever autocross event. These tires held up extremely well for being an over 300tw tire. They jumped about 6psi when they got hot, but they held a consistent pressure once they were hot. Dropped them 5-8 psi at all corners and they were happy and consistent; no sidewall rollover and neutral, linear handling. They don't show any major damage from the event, but they probably will be lucky to get another 10k or so from them. I'm not sure I can blame that on the tires though, as the last 3 sets of other brands I've had on the car have also only lasted about 30k at most. They are pretty noisy after a while though and they tend to scallop the inner edge a bit.
After i read a lot of good reviews on this tire i decided to try it on my mercedes E200.
After a couple of months of use they are by far the worst tires i have ever had on my car.
In dry condition they are good with good grip and quiet ride. But in wet condition they are dangerous specially in conditions where it is dry and then you have a little water on the street they glide on the street like they are passing over oil.
I am already changing them after a couple of months of use, i won't buying them again.
After a couple of months of use they are by far the worst tires i have ever had on my car.
In dry condition they are good with good grip and quiet ride. But in wet condition they are dangerous specially in conditions where it is dry and then you have a little water on the street they glide on the street like they are passing over oil.
I am already changing them after a couple of months of use, i won't buying them again.
It gets too much road noise. I have become disinclined to drive the car since the day I installed it. The only good thing is that it brakes well. Other than that, the car slides horizontally on corners. Definitely a tire I will not buy again.
This was my second set of tires on aftermarket 17x8" wheels. They were a bit oversized for the wheel width, but they did feel great. Kept at higher pressures to minimize sidewall deflection, which generally did not negatively affect tire NVH. I drive maybe 12,000mi/yr, and these lasted me a solid 15mo.
Purchased as the car already had them fitted all round. Replaced the rears in October and on legal limit by end of January. Approximately 200 miles of responsible driving. Rubbish tires will now replace all four!
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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.