Taurus Winter 22545R17 94V

The Taurus Winter 22545R17 94V brings a 225 mm width and 45% sidewall to 17-inch wheel setups, positioning it as a winter choice for passenger cars.

Rated at load index 94 (up to 670 kg / 1477 lbs) and speed index V (up to 240 km/h / 149 mph), the tire sits in the budget-friendly C1 category.

This model skips the reinforced rim guard found on some tires, so drivers should be mindful when parking near curbs. This is not a run-flat tire, so a spare or roadside assistance plan is still worth keeping on hand. It uses standard (non-reinforced) construction, which is sufficient for typical passenger car loads.

It performs on muddy and snow-covered roads and carries winter-suitability testing.

The EU label breaks down to class D for fuel efficiency, class C for wet grip, and class B for noise at 72 dB — a moderate noise footprint, not particularly loud or quiet.

As useful as the EU label is, it doesn’t cover every factor — things like dry-weather grip, aquaplaning resistance, and tread wear fall outside the official scoring.

You can view the manufacturer’s full specification sheet here. Looking for more options in this size? Browse our full 225/45R17 tire size guide.