255/70R16 4x4 & SUV tyres
Compare 85 4x4 & SUV 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 touring. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
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 (48), Highway terrain (12), Touring (6).
Brands in 255/70R16
The brands with the most 255/70R16 options are Bridgestone (5), Grenlander (5), Kumho (5), Continental (3), Goodride (3), Yokohama (3), Atlas (2), Comforser (2).
Frequently asked questions
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.