205 40 R17 tyres
In our experience at Protyre, 205 40 R17 tyres are one of the fitments we see most often on pocket rockets like the Abarth 595 and city cars such as the Smart Forfour. If your current tyre sidewall reads 205/40/17 or 205 40 17, our fitters can talk you through your options from brands including Falken and Pirelli, with fitting included as standard at your local garage.
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How to check if your car takes 205/40 R17 tyres
Every tyre has its size stamped on the sidewall, which makes it easy to match the right tyre to your car. Reading a 205 40 17 code: the tyre is 205mm wide, with a sidewall height of 40% of that width (so around 82mm), fitted to a 17-inch wheel. You'll sometimes see this written as 40-17 or 40 - 17, and occasionally as 40 x 17 they all describe the same profile and rim measurement. Some performance fitments in this size, including certain 205/40 R17 options, carry a Z speed rating for higher-performance vehicles. Our qualified fitters can check your current tyres against your handbook if you're ever unsure.
Choosing a 205 40 R17 tyre variant
Our 205/40 R17 tyres range covers three variants, so you can pick the one that suits how and when you drive.
Summer tyres use a harder compound designed for grip and fuel efficiency once temperatures sit consistently above 5-7°C.
Winter tyres switch to a softer compound and deeper tread to keep braking distances short on cold, wet, icy or snowy roads below that point.
All-season tyres sit in between the two, giving balanced performance year-round without a seasonal changeover.
What 205 40 17 tyres can I buy from Protyre?
Our 205/40R17 tyres range covers summer, winter and all-season options, so there's a fitment to suit however and whenever you drive. A few of our popular choices in this size:
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 is a premium summer tyre built for hot hatches and performance cars, offering strong cornering grip and short braking distances in the wet and dry.
GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport
For the colder months, the GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport is a 3PMSF-certified winter tyre with deep traction sipes for improved grip on snow and ice.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
If you'd rather not switch tyres with the seasons, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is 3PMSF-rated for year-round confidence in UK weather.
Choosing a 205 40 r17 tyre brand
We stock 205/40 r17 tyres from a wide range of manufacturers, including Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Falken and Goodyear. Other trusted names across the range include GT Radial, Hankook, Sumitomo and Toyo, alongside value options such as Comforser and Mazzini.
Why buy 205 40 r17 tyres from Protyre?
Fitting is included in every price, with same-day and next-day appointments available at most garages
We're one of the UK's fastest-growing independent garage networks
Every fitting is carried out by qualified tyre technicians
Flexible payment options including Klarna and Clearpay are available at checkout
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Ready to buy a set of 205 40 r17 tyres for sale at Protyre? Search above by size or registration, or if you're not sure whether you need new tyres yet, book a free tyre check and we'll confirm whether your current set still meets the UK legal tread limit. You can also browse our help and advice section or find out more about Protyre.
Frequently Asked Question
Most drivers narrow their choice down to three options in this size. 205 40 r17 summer tyres use a harder compound designed for grip and fuel efficiency once temperatures sit consistently above 5-7°C, while 205 40 r17 winter tyres switch to a softer compound and deeper tread to keep braking distances short on cold, wet, icy or snowy roads below that point. If you'd rather not swap twice a year, 205 40 r17 all season tyres sit in between the two, giving reasonably balanced performance whatever the weather without needing a seasonal changeover.
It's shorthand for the profile and rim size of a tyre, written as 40-17 or sometimes 40 x 17. The 40 refers to the sidewall height as a percentage of the tyre's width, and the 17 is the wheel diameter in inches, so it must be matched to the full size, in this case 205/40/17, to find the correct tyre.
Yes. Browse our 205/40r17 tyres online, choose the brand and budget that suits you, then pick a Protyre garage near you at checkout. Fitting is included in the price, and same-day or next-day appointments are available at most locations.