225/45 R17 Summer Tires – Used
The tire size 225/45 R17 is one of the most popular sizes for compact and mid-range vehicles, sporty models with M-Package / S-Line / AMG-Line, as well as for many hybrid vehicles.
With a width of 225 mm and a dynamically tuned 45 aspect ratio, this size offers:
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precise steering response
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balanced lateral stability
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short braking distances
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good handling
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pleasant driving comfort
It is preferably used on vehicles that feature:
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sporty suspension tuning,
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medium-sized brake systems,
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front, rear or all-wheel drive,
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efficient hybrid powertrains
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Since this dimension is frequently used in everyday driving, on highways, and for sporty driving, used summer tires must be strictly checked for structural integrity, roundness accuracy, and DOT conformity.
✔ Vehicle types that commonly use 225/45 R17
Compact class & sporty models
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BMW 1 Series / 2 Series (M Sport)
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Audi A3 / S3 (older generations)
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Mercedes A-Class (AMG-Line)
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Volkswagen Golf / GTD / GTI (variants)
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SEAT Leon FR
Mid-range vehicles
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BMW 3 Series (E46/E90)
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Audi A4 (B6/B7/B8)
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Mercedes C-Class (Sport packages)
Hybrid vehicles
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Toyota Prius+
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Lexus CT200h
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efficient hybrid sedans
All-wheel drive models (AWD/4x4)
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xDrive / Quattro / 4Matic variants
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require identical rolling circumference
🔧 Technical testing criteria for used 225/45 R17 summer tires
1. Tread depth & wear pattern
Checked for:
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sufficient residual tread
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even wear
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no shoulder or block damage
2. DOT analysis & material condition
Checkpoints:
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year of manufacture
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material hardness
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UV & heat aging
3. Carcass & structural inspection
Essential for everyday & sporty use:
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no cuts, bulges or cracks
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no belt or carcass breaks
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stable sidewalls
4. Runout & vibration testing
Relevant for:
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smooth driving behavior
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precise steering response
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comfortable highway driving
5. Load index & speed rating (LI/SI)
Important for:
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sporty compact & mid-range cars
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hybrid models
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fully loaded everyday driving
6. Air tightness test
Each tire is checked for pressure loss.
🛠 Reifenshop Landshut testing procedure for used 225/45 R17 summer tires
All tires are checked for:
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digital tread depth measurement
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DOT analysis & material evaluation
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carcass & structural integrity
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runout & vibration measurement
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air tightness
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OEM-compliant rolling circumference values
→ Only technically flawless tires are included in the Reifenshop Landshut assortment.
🧊 Summer tire offer in 225/45 R17 (used) at Reifenshop Landshut
We offer:
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tested used premium summer tires
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various DOT & tread depth variants
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sporty-optimized treads
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XL versions (depending on model)
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cost-effective alternatives to new tires
🔍 Easily select suitable used summer tires
With the Reifenshop Landshut vehicle filter
(Manufacturer → Model series → Model designation)
you get tires that are:
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fully compatible with 225/45 R17
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meet load and speed indices
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exactly match OEM rolling circumference
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ideally suited for compact, mid-range, hybrid & AWD vehicles
→ Misbuys excluded.
⭐ Why Reifenshop Landshut?
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strictly tested used summer tires in 225/45 R17
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documented DOT & tread depth values
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fast Europe-wide delivery
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premium quality at the best price
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maximum safety, stability & suitability for everyday use
Order tested used summer tires in 225/45 R17 now – sporty, safe & versatile! 🚀
