Some of the performance-based vehicles, sedans, CUVs, and SUVs that use 255/50R17 tires are:

• Aston Martin V8 Vantage
• Audi Q3
• Chevrolet Impala
• GMC Sonoma
• Honda S2000
• Mercedes-Benz CL Class
• Volvo XC70

1. Hankook Ventus ST (RH06) - Best All-Season tire

We believe you're looking for a tire that won't have to be changed every few months and can be used in different types of weather conditions. If so, remember to install the best all-season tires on your Audi Q3 as recommended by us. Such tires are suitable for all except extreme cold conditions, and a perfect example of this is the Hankook Ventus ST (RH06). This 255/50R17 tire provides strong traction on SUVs, light trucks, and CUVs and is available with a warranty, enabling us to give it an average SimpleScore of 8.5. It features dual depth pitch theory that decreases road noise to ensure a quiet and comfortable ride. The V-shaped tread pattern removes water from the tire to enhance handling performance, as does the optimized footprint that puts extra rubber on the road. As a result, the Ventus ST (RH06) receives an excellent average handling SimpleScore of 9.0. The directional tread design, in combination with the high tread depth, leads to good traction from this W-rated tire. We have awarded this tire an average traction SimpleScore of 8.5. For a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer warranty, the Ventus ST (RH06) receives an average longevity SimpleScore of 8.1.

2. Nitto Invo - Best UHP tire

For excellent grip and performance during warmer months, you should choose a suitable UHP tire like Nitto Invo. This UHP tire provides a great mix of a comfortable ride and strong performance, making it eligible for an average SimpleScore of 8.4. Built for rapid performance at temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, this 255/50R17 tire has two large grooves in its tread to quickly remove water for wet traction. Additionally, there are also 3D multi-wave sipes to boost traction on wet roads. More rubber on the roads aids in both traction and performance, and the Invo gets an average traction SimpleScore of 8.7. Drivers will feel connected to the road during acceleration and hard braking thanks to a solid inner rib on this Y-rated tire. The large rubber contact patch leads to better cornering and dry performance on a vehicle like the Chevrolet Impala, leading to an average handling SimpleScore of 8.9. This 255/50R17 tire’s calculated variations in the positions and sizes of repeating tread blocks decrease noise for a comfortable and quiet ride. While high tread depth ensures longer tread wear, the 3D multi-wave sipes also help decrease uneven wear. As a result, this tire gets an average longevity SimpleScore of 7.8.

3. Nitto NT555 G2 - Great UHP tire

To help you make the most of your high-powered luxury SUV or sedan, SimpleTire offers not one but two UHP tires. The performance of these tires is meant to bring a smile to your lips, regardless of whether you are driving to the grocery store, taking kids to school, or going to work. Nitto NT555 G2, the successor to the NT555, offers various features about traction and performance, allowing us to award it an average SimpleScore of 8.4. Large blocks in the tire help boost traction, and tapered blocks strengthen the grip further, resulting in an average traction SimpleScore of 8.7. Four wide grooves on the 255/50R17 tire are also useful in removing water for better wet traction. Twin-center ribs enhance straight-line stability, and the tapered blocks aid cornering stability. Four wide grooves aid handling on wet roads, and this W-rated tire merits an average handling SimpleScore of 8.7. Reinforced shoulder blocks help drivers gain additional grip while cornering on wet and dry roads. Tread life is pretty decent for a UHP tire since it gets high tread depth, enabling us to give it an average longevity SimpleScore of 7.9.

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