255/70R16 tyres
Compare 91 tyres in 255/70R16 (also written 255/70 R16 or 255 70 16) from 48 brands, priced from $102 to $489 each including GST. Tread types in this size include all terrain, highway terrain, summer and all season. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
Vehicles that use 255/70R16
255/70R16 tyres are used on selected 4WDs and utes sold in Australia, including some Toyota LandCruiser Prado 90 Series, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara variants. Fitment varies by year, variant and wheel package, so check the tyre placard before ordering. The placard is usually found on the driver's door frame or inside the fuel flap.
The catalogue has 91 products from 48 brands, with prices from $102 to $489 per tyre, including GST. Tyres can be delivered Australia-wide or sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you for fitting and balancing. Fitting partners operate nationwide.
Choosing a 255/70R16 tyre
Choose the tread for the work your vehicle does. Highway terrain tyres suit sealed-road driving and regular commuting. All terrain tyres are a practical choice for mixed bitumen, gravel and light off-road use. The catalogue includes 52 all terrain products, plus highway terrain, summer, all season, touring, rugged terrain and mud terrain options.
Compare brands and tread patterns side by side, then confirm the load and speed markings match the placard. You can shop by size, brand or tread pattern, and filter by brand, speed rating, tread type and stock. Cheap 255/70R16 tyres may suit straightforward road use, while 255/70R16 all terrain tyres are available for drivers who spend more time on gravel or tracks. All prices are in AUD and include GST.
What 255/70R16 means
A 255/70R16 tyre is 255 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 70% of that width, about 179 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 763 mm, or about 417 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 255/70R16 carry load indexes from 109 (1,030 kg per tyre) to 120 (1,400 kg per tyre) and speed ratings Q (160 km/h), S (180 km/h), T (190 km/h) and H (210 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Tread types in 255/70R16
All terrain (52), Highway terrain (12), All season (6).
Brands in 255/70R16
The brands with the most 255/70R16 options are Bridgestone (6), Grenlander (5), Kumho (5), Yokohama (5), BFGoodrich (3), Continental (3), Goodride (3), Atlas (2).
Frequently asked questions
What cars use 255/70R16 tyres?
Selected Toyota LandCruiser Prado 90 Series, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara variants have used 255/70R16 tyres in Australia. Fitment varies by year, variant and wheel package. Check the vehicle's tyre placard and the markings on the current tyre before buying, rather than relying on the model name alone.
How much do 255/70R16 tyres cost?
The 255/70R16 tyres catalogue includes 91 products from 48 brands. Prices range from $102 to $489 per tyre, in AUD including GST. You can compare budget and premium options side by side. Check the tyre placard for the required load and speed markings, then choose a highway terrain, all terrain or other tread suited to your driving.
What does 255/70R16 mean?
It means a tyre 255 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of that width (about 179 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 255/70R16 91V.
How much are 255/70R16 tyres?
Right now 255/70R16 tyres range from $102 to $489 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $408.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 255/70R16?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 255/70R16 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.