215/55R17 tires
215/55R17 is the midsize-sedan size: the Toyota Camry since 2012, the 2013 to 2017 Honda Accord EX, the Nissan Altima from 2013, plus the Avalon, Lexus ES, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima. These cars are driven a lot of highway miles by people who want a quiet car, so the size is dominated by grand touring all-seasons with long warranties. Below are real prices for 308 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and what separates a quiet tire from a long-lasting one.
Yes, this fits your Lexus ES. 215/55R17 is the original size on the 2019-2024 and 2013-2018 Lexus ES.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Lexus ES size.
What 215/55R17 tires cost
Milestar Weatherguard AW365
All-weather, 50,000-mile tread life warranty, UTQG 500 A A, 3PMSF.
Listed as Milestar Weatherguard AW365 215/55R17 98H All Weather Passenger Tires
General AltiMAX RT45
All-season, 75,000-mile tread life warranty, UTQG 600 A B.
Listed as General AltiMAX RT45 215/55R17 94H All Season Passenger Tires
Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max
All-season, low rolling resistance, 65,000-mile tread life warranty, UTQG 580 A A.
Listed as Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max 215/55R17 94V All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $396 to $620, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 215/55R17 right now
Sailun Atrezzo SVA1 215/55ZR17 98W All Season Passenger Tires
$71.07per tire $142.14 for 2 tires · $284.28 for 4
308 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
See every 215/55R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire
What a Camry or Accord actually needs
A midsize sedan weighs around 3,300 to 3,600 pounds and spends most of its life between 30 and 75 mph, so the qualities that matter are wet braking, noise and tread life, in roughly that order. The placard asks for a 94 load index and, on most trims, a V speed rating, though the Camry LE and some Altima trims are fine with H. A V-rated grand touring tire is the standard answer; an H-rated version of the same model is often a little quieter and longer-wearing, and legal if the placard says H.
Hybrid versions of the Camry, Accord and Sonata came on low-rolling-resistance tires. A standard touring tire will cost a hybrid a little fuel economy; if that matters to you, look for a model the manufacturer markets as fuel-saving. On the gasoline cars the difference is too small to steer the choice.
Reading the warranty against the treadwear grade
Mileage warranties in this size run from about 45,000 to 80,000 miles, but the number is a marketing promise with conditions, not a test result. The UTQG treadwear grade molded into the sidewall is the more useful comparison because it comes from a standardized wear test: a 700 should wear roughly twice as slowly as a 350 on the same car. When two tires carry similar warranties, pick the higher treadwear grade. When a tire carries a long warranty and a low grade, read the warranty terms, because they usually require documented rotations and prorate the refund.
Front-wheel-drive sedans wear their front tires much faster than the rears. Rotate every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, and when you replace only two, put the new pair on the rear.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 215/55R17 tire is 215 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 4.7 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26.3 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 98H on the Milestar Weatherguard AW365 (1,653 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph), 94H on the General AltiMAX RT45 (1,477 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph) and 94V on the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max (1,477 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Milestar Weatherguard AW365 | General AltiMAX RT45 | Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $119.99 | $160.99 | $167.97 |
| Set of four | $479.96 | $643.96 | $671.88 |
| Service description in 215/55R17 | 98H | 94H | 94V |
| Mileage warranty | 50,000 mi per Milestar's own page and the retailer's spec sheet; the retailer's FAQ says 40,000 mi | 75,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 65,000 mi for V | 65,000 mi |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 500 A A (typical, varies by size) | 600 A B (typical, varies by size) | 580 A A (typical, varies by size) |
| Season | All-weather | All-season | All-season, low rolling resistance |
| Extras | — | — | — |
Milestar Weatherguard AW365, $119.99. Our budget pick: the lowest-priced tire in this size with a specification sheet we could actually check. An all-weather tire with a 50,000-mile tread life warranty (50,000 mi per the retailer's spec sheet and tiresize.com; the retailer's FAQ says 40,000 mi). The published UTQG grade is 500 A A in a representative size: a treadwear number of 500 is typical for this type of tire. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, so it meets the severe-snow traction standard and satisfies the traction laws on its own. A set of four comes to $479.96 before mounting.
General AltiMAX RT45, $160.99. The mid-range pick, and the default for most drivers of the vehicles listed on this page. An all-season tire with a 75,000-mile tread life warranty (75,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 65,000 mi for V). The published UTQG grade is 600 A B in a representative size: a treadwear number of 600 is typical for this type of tire. It does not carry the 3PMSF symbol; in the snow belt treat it as a three-season tire or look at the all-weather options. A set of four comes to $643.96 before mounting.
Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max, $167.97. The premium pick, for the owner who keeps the vehicle a long time and drives it a lot. An all-season, low rolling resistance tire with a 65,000-mile tread life warranty. The published UTQG grade is 580 A A in a representative size: a treadwear number of 580 is typical for this type of tire. It does not carry the 3PMSF symbol; in the snow belt treat it as a three-season tire or look at the all-weather options. A set of four comes to $671.88 before mounting.
What 215/55R17 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 411 tires listed in this size, 308 are in stock today. The median is $130.51; a third of the tires cost $98.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $215.99. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Milestar Weatherguard AW365, our budget pick here at $119.99, is also stocked in 265/60R18 ($168.95). The General AltiMAX RT45, our mid-range pick here at $160.99, is also stocked in 215/60R16 ($129.99), 205/65R16 ($137.99), 225/50R17 ($171.99) and 235/50R17 ($168.99). The Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max, our premium pick here at $167.97, is also stocked in 225/55R17 ($175.96) and 215/70R15 ($121.96). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a sedan in this size
Most sedans in this size are front-wheel drive, and that decides what the snow laws ask of the tires. On the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law runs from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car needs tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, with at least 3/16 inch of tread, and fines start at $130. The touring all-seasons that dominate this size are almost all M+S rated. An all-wheel-drive sedan passes on the vehicle alone, but all-wheel drive only helps you accelerate; braking and cornering on snow come entirely from the tire, so an all-weather tire with the 3PMSF symbol is the better year-round answer in the snow belt.
Of our picks in this size, the Milestar Weatherguard AW365 carries the 3PMSF symbol; the General AltiMAX RT45 and Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max do not.
Vehicles that came with 215/55R17
- Toyota Camry (2012-2017, SE/XLE)
- Toyota Camry (2018-2024, LE)
- Honda Accord (2013-2017, EX/EX-L)
- Nissan Altima (2013-2022, SV/SL)
- Toyota Avalon (2013-2018, XLE)
- Lexus ES (2013-2018, base)
- Hyundai Sonata (2015-2019, Sport/Limited)
- Kia Optima (2011-2020, EX)
- Lexus ES (2019-2024, base 17 in)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 235/40R19, 225/45R18 or 215/60R16 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 215/55R17 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 215/55R17 tires cost?
Expect $71–$99 per tire for a budget brand, $99–$155 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT45, and $155–$216 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max. A set of four therefore starts at about $284. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 215/55R17 tires?
215/55R17 is original equipment on Toyota Camry (2012-2017, SE/XLE), Toyota Camry (2018-2024, LE), Honda Accord (2013-2017, EX/EX-L), Nissan Altima (2013-2022, SV/SL), Toyota Avalon (2013-2018, XLE), Lexus ES (2013-2018, base), Hyundai Sonata (2015-2019, Sport/Limited), Kia Optima (2011-2020, EX) and Lexus ES (2019-2024, base 17 in), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 215/55R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General AltiMAX RT45, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar Weatherguard AW365 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 215/55R17 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.