205/55 R17 Winter Tires – Used

The tire size 205/55 R17 is a common winter dimension in the compact and mid-range segment and is used in numerous European, Japanese, and Korean models. With its balanced width and stable 55-series aspect ratio, it ensures reliable traction, precise handling, safe braking distances, and balanced comfort on wintry roads.

Since many vehicles in this size are used as daily drivers, company cars, taxis, or hybrid vehicles, a detailed technical inspection of used winter tires is essential. Reifenshop Landshut ensures that every used model has sufficient remaining tread depth, an intact siping structure, an undamaged carcass, and OEM-compliant rolling circumference values so that it can be used safely in winter operation.

This tire size is also very common in front-wheel drive vehicles and some all-wheel drive variants that are sensitive to tread height and run-out deviations.

✔ Vehicle types that frequently use 205/55 R17

Compact Class

• VW Golf

• Audi A3

• BMW 1 Series

• Mercedes A-Class

• Toyota Corolla

Mid-Range Class

• Skoda Octavia

• Mazda 3 / Mazda 6 (variants)

• Ford Focus / Ford Mondeo (base models)

Hybrid Vehicles

• Toyota Prius+

• various efficiency-oriented hybrid models

Crossovers (light SUVs)

• Nissan Qashqai (variants)

• Kia Niro Hybrid

🔧 Technical inspection criteria for used 205/55 R17 winter tires

1. Winter-relevant tread depth

Checked for:

• sufficient remaining tread depth

• even wear

• functional sipes

2. DOT analysis & aging condition

Checkpoints:

• year of manufacture

• rubber elasticity in cold weather

• possible hardening

3. Sipe & tread architecture

Crucial for:

• snow & ice grip

• braking performance

• lateral stability in winter conditions

4. Carcass & structural inspection

Checked for:

• no cuts, tears, bulges

• no carcass fractures

• stable bead areas

5. Run-out & vibration test

Ensures:

• smooth driving behavior

• stability at higher speeds

6. Load & speed indices (LI/SI)

Important for:

• compact & mid-range vehicles

• hybrid models

7. Air tightness test

Every tire is tested for pressure loss.

🛠 Reifenshop Landshut inspection procedure for used 205/55 R17 winter tires

Each tire is checked for:

• digital tread depth measurement

• DOT & aging analysis

• sipes & tread structure

• carcass integrity

• run-out & vibration behavior

• air tightness

• OEM-compliant rolling circumference values

→ Only technically sound winter tires are included in the Reifenshop Landshut assortment.

🧊 Winter tire offer in 205/55 R17 (used) at Reifenshop Landshut

We offer:

• inspected used premium winter tires

• various tread depth & DOT ranges

• energy-efficient tires for hybrid vehicles

• cost-effective alternatives to new tires

🔍 Easily select suitable used winter tires

With the Reifenshop Landshut vehicle filter
(Manufacturer → Model Series → Model Name)
you will only receive winter tires that:

• are 100% compatible with 205/55 R17

• meet load & speed indices

• comply with OEM rolling circumference

• are ideal for compact, mid-range & hybrid vehicles

→ Incorrect purchases excluded.

⭐ Why Reifenshop Landshut?

• strictly inspected used winter tires in 205/55 R17

• documented tread depths & DOT values

• fast Europe-wide delivery

• premium brands at attractive prices

• complete winter suitability & structural safety

Order inspected used winter tires in 205/55 R17 now – safe, efficient & winter-ready!