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205 / 45 R17 · 8.5J

18 real, user-submitted fitments for this exact size. Filter by tyre or rim brand below.

Below are 18 real-world examples of 205/45 R17 tyres stretched onto 8.5J rims, submitted by the community. Tyre stretch is the look created when a 205/45 R17 tyre is fitted to a 8.5J rim (about 216 mm wide) — wider than the tyre's nominal width — pulling the sidewall taut for a flush, stanced fitment. Browse the photos below to see how different tyre and wheel brands look at this combination.

An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – DUNLOP (WORK)
DUNLOP · WORK8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – DUNLOP (WORK)
DUNLOP · WORK8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – DUNLOP (WORK)
DUNLOP · WORK8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – DUNLOP (WORK)
DUNLOP · WORK8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – FALKEN
FALKEN8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – WANLI
WANLI8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – MAXXIS (ESR)
MAXXIS · ESR8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – BRIDGESTONE (BBS)
BRIDGESTONE · BBS8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J
205/45 R178.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – HANKOOK
HANKOOK8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – HANKOOK
HANKOOK8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – HANKOOK
HANKOOK8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – FALKEN
FALKEN8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – CONTINENTAL
CONTINENTAL8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – CONTINENTAL
CONTINENTAL8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – CONTINENTAL
CONTINENTAL8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – BRIDGESTONE
BRIDGESTONE8.5J · 205/45 R17
 An example of tyre stretch: 205/45 R17 on 8.5J – BRIDGESTONE
BRIDGESTONE8.5J · 205/45 R17

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205/45 R17 on 8.5J — common questions

What does 205/45 R17 tyre stretch on a 8.5J rim look like?
The gallery on this page shows real, user-submitted photos of 205/45 R17 tyres mounted on 8.5J rims, so you can see exactly how the sidewall sits and how the fitment looks in the real world.
Do people run 205/45 R17 tyres on 8.5J rims?
This page collects real, user-submitted photos of 205/45 R17 tyres fitted to 8.5J rims, so you can see how that combination has looked for others. It is a visual reference only — not fitment advice.
How stretched is a 205/45 R17 tyre on a 8.5J rim?
A 205/45 R17 tyre has a nominal section width of 205 mm, while a 8.5J rim measures roughly 216 mm across the bead seats. Compare the examples above to gauge how aggressive that stretch appears.