The 205/45 R17 dimension is one of the sporty winter sizes for compact hatchbacks, dynamic small cars, sporty city vehicles, and modern hybrid and electric vehicles. With its low sidewall height of 45% and a 205 mm wide tread, this size provides direct steering, good lateral stability, and precise feedback, combined with reliable winter traction.
Vehicles using this dimension often have:
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sporty suspension tuning,
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compact braking systems with narrow wheel clearances,
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front-wheel or all-wheel drive,
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lower to medium axle loads,
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OEM-critical concentricity requirements,
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hybrid/EV-specific requirements for load capacity & structural integrity.
Therefore, used winter tires of this sport dimension must be checked with particular care.
✔ Vehicle types that frequently use 205/45 R17
Sporty compact models
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Toyota Yaris GR-Line
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Honda Jazz / Honda Civic (small variants)
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Mazda 2 / Mazda 3 (Sport models)
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Hyundai i20 N-Line
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Kia Rio / Ceed (variants)
Dynamic city vehicles
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Mini Cooper (versions)
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Fiat 500 Abarth
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Peugeot 208 GT-Line
Hybrid & electric vehicles
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid
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compact EV models
All-wheel drive variants of small vehicles
🔧 Technical inspection criteria for used 205/45 R17 winter tires
1. Winter-relevant tread depth
Checked are:
2. DOT analysis & rubber condition
Controlled is:
3. Tread & sipe architecture
Essential for:
4. Carcass & structural inspection
Checked is:
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no cracks, cuts, or bulges
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no carcass fractures
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stable sidewalls for precise handling
5. Run-out & vibration analysis
Relevant for:
6. Load & speed indexes (LI/SI)
Especially important for:
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sporty compact models
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hybrid & EV vehicles
7. Air tightness test
Each tire is checked for pressure loss.
🛠 Reifenshop Landshut inspection process for used 205/45 R17 winter tires
Each tire undergoes:
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digital tread depth measurement
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DOT analysis & material inspection
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sipe & tread control
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carcass inspection
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run-out & vibration measurement
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air tightness test
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OEM rolling circumference control
→ Only tires in technically perfect condition are included in the Reifenshop Landshut assortment.
🧊 Winter tire offer in 205/45 R17 (used) at Reifenshop Landshut
We offer:
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tested used winter tires from leading brands
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various tread depth & DOT classes
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XL/EL variants available
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suitable options for compact, city, sport & hybrid/EV vehicles
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cost-effective alternative to new tires
🔍 Easily select suitable used winter tires
With the Reifenshop Landshut vehicle filter
(manufacturer → model series → model designation)
you get winter tires that are:
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fully compatible with 205/45 R17
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meet all load and SI requirements
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precisely maintain OEM rolling circumference
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optimally suited for sporty & compact vehicles as well as hybrid/EV models
→ No wrong purchases.
⭐ Why Reifenshop Landshut?
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strictly tested used winter tires in 205/45 R17
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transparent DOT & tread depth information
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fast Europe-wide delivery
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premium brands at an attractive price
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maximum winter performance & structural stability
Order tested used winter tires in 205/45 R17 now – sporty, safe & winter-ready!