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Yokohama YK-GTX
Outfit your vehicle with the Yokohama YK-GTX 205/50R17 93V XL BSW, a premium touring tire built for drivers who want all-season grip, long tread life, wet-road confidence, sporty handling, and a quiet, comfortable ride. This 205/50R17 YK-GTX is a popular balanced fitment for select Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf, Mini Cooper, Hyundai Elantra GT, Kia Forte, Mazda3 models, plus similar vehicles using 17-inch wheels.
Why choose the Yokohama YK-GTX in 205/50R17?
Made for sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, and everyday commuters: The 93V XL rating adds extra load capacity for heavier trims, passengers, cargo, and higher-feature vehicle packages.
Confident all-season performance: The YK-GTX is designed for dependable traction in dry, wet, and light winter conditions while keeping daily ride comfort in focus.
Sporty handling with a refined feel: An optimized contact patch and closed outside shoulder ribs help support responsive steering and stable highway control.
Quiet touring comfort: A multi-pitch tread design helps reduce pattern noise for a smoother ride on commutes, errands, and road trips.
Long-wearing tread design: Yokohama's high-resin tread compound and deformation-resistant profile help promote even wear and extended tread life.
Popular vehicle fitments for 205/50R17 Yokohama YK-GTX
This tire size is commonly used on select trims of the Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf, Mini Cooper, Hyundai Elantra GT, Kia Forte, and Mazda3. It is also a strong option for similar cars, crossovers, SUVs, hybrids, and commuter vehicles that use the same tire size, load rating, speed rating, and wheel diameter.
Size and rating details
205/50R17: This size is designed for 17-inch wheels and helps shoppers match the tire to an original equipment or replacement fitment.
93V XL: The service description and load range identify the tire's load capacity and speed rating for compatible vehicles.
BSW: This version uses black sidewall styling for the finished look on the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yokohama YK-GTX 205/50R17 good for daily driving?
Yes. It is built for comfortable daily driving, confident wet and dry handling, light winter traction, and long tread life.
What vehicles use the Yokohama YK-GTX 205/50R17?
Popular applications include select Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf, Mini Cooper, and Hyundai Elantra GT models, along with comparable vehicles using the same size, load range, and speed rating.
Does the Yokohama YK-GTX have a mileage warranty?
Yes. Yokohama and Discount Tire list up to a 70,000-mile limited treadwear warranty for the YK-GTX.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADE (UTQG)Uniform Tire Quality Grade
| SECTION WIDTH Measures the width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall, which is mounted on a wheel and inflated. | 205 |
| ASPECT RATIO Determines the sidewall height of the tire, based on the width. | 50 |
| RIM DIAMETER Measures the rim size from top to bottom (in inches). | 17" |
| OVERALL DIAMETER Measures the tire height from top to bottom when mounted on a wheel and inflated. | 25.1" |
| RIM WIDTH RANGE The approved range of rim widths this tire can be safely mounted on. | 5.5" - 7.5" |
| WEIGHT The weight of the tire measured in pounds (weight of tire only). | 22.42 LBS |
| TREAD DEPTH Measured in /32 of an inch to determine the height of the tread block from top to bottom. | 12/32" |
| LOAD INDEX Determines the weight a tire can carry at maximum air pressure. See load Index chart. | 93 |
| LOAD RANGE Determines the ply rating of the tire. Should be replaced with the same or higher rating. | XL |
| MAX PSI The max psi is the highest pressure the tire can hold, but should be inflated to your vehicle specifications not exceeding this amount. | 50 PSI |
| SPEED RATING Designation from laboratory testing to determine the maximum speed the tire can travel. Maintain the same speed rating or higher for replacement. | Up to 149 mph |
| SIDEWALL DESC. The sidewall designation to describe the lettering on the sidewall. | Black Side Wall |
| WARRANTY Estimates the life expectancy of the tire, set by the tire manufacturer. | 70000 |
| VPN Vendor Product Number | 110174111 |
| GTIN Global Trade Item Number | 721506741111 |