255/70R17 tyres
Compare 21 tyres in 255/70R17 (also written 255/70 R17 or 255 70 17) from 12 brands, priced from $198 to $601 each including GST. Tread types in this size include all terrain, touring, 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.
What 255/70R17 means
A 255/70R17 tyre is 255 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 70% of that width, about 179 mm tall, and it fits a 17-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 789 mm, or about 404 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 255/70R17 carry load indexes from 110 (1,060 kg per tyre) to 121 (1,450 kg per tyre) and speed ratings S (180 km/h) and T (190 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 255/70R17
All terrain (14), Touring (3), All season (1).
Brands in 255/70R17
The brands with the most 255/70R17 options are Continental (4), Bridgestone (3), Yokohama (3), BFGoodrich (2), Kumho (2), Atlas (1), Falken (1), Goodride (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 255/70R17 mean?
It means a tyre 255 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of that width (about 179 mm), radial construction, for a 17-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 255/70R17 91V.
How much are 255/70R17 tyres?
Right now 255/70R17 tyres range from $198 to $601 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $792.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 255/70R17?
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 255/70R17 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.