225/65R17 tires

225/65R17 is the standard tire on the compact crossovers that fill American driveways: the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-5 all left the factory on it in at least one trim. Below are real prices for 364 tires in stock in this size, three picks we can back up with the manufacturers' own specifications, and what to watch for if you drive it through a northern winter.

What 225/65R17 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $472 to $676, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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What the numbers on the sidewall mean for your car

A 225/65R17 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 5.8 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 28.5 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. Our guide on reading a tire size walks through it.

For the crossovers on this page the placard almost always calls for a 102 load index (1,874 pounds per tire) and a T (118 mph) or H (130 mph) speed rating. A tire marked 102H or higher, such as the 106H on the Milestar below, satisfies both.

Our three picks, with the specifications behind them

We picked one tire at each price level from what is actually in stock in this size, then checked the manufacturers' published specifications. All three are all-season touring tires, and the Cooper and the Bridgestone both carry an A traction grade, so the difference you pay for is tread life and refinement, not basic wet grip.

Milestar Weatherguard AS710 Sport, $118.65. Milestar's value touring tire. The headline is the warranty: 70,000 miles in this H-rated size, more than the Cooper promises for $39.34 less per tire. The 106 load index gives a 2,094-pound rating, well above what any crossover here needs. What you give up is third-party test data: the independent magazines rarely test it, so there is little evidence on how it brakes in heavy rain at half tread.

Cooper Endeavor Plus, $157.99. The mid-range pick, and the one most RAV4 or CR-V owners should default to. Cooper lists 680 A A for the 225/65R17 102H, backs it with a 65,000-mile warranty and a 45-day test drive, and molds a Wear Square into the tread that shows at a glance how much life is left. The same tire costs $139.99 in 215/65R17, $149.99 in 225/60R17 and $164.99 in 235/65R17 or $179.99 in 235/60R18.

Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus, $180.96. Bridgestone's touring tire for crossovers carries the longest-wearing grade of the three, 700 A A, and a 70,000-mile warranty. The Ecopia line is built around low rolling resistance, which on a hybrid RAV4 or CR-V shows up as a small but real gain in miles per gallon. It is $22.97 more per tire than the Cooper. In the 235/55R18 fitted to the Highlander and RX it lists at $240.11. It is a highway tire: quiet and long-lived, not a snow specialist.

What 225/65R17 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 460 tires listed in this size, 364 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Ferentino Eternopresa at $79.96, a 102H tire; a bottom price from a lesser-known brand is worth a look only after you have checked its treadwear grade, which is why it is not a pick. The median is $145.48, a third of the tires cost $117.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $235.99, where the Michelin and Continental touring lines sit. Mounting and balancing adds $15 to $45 per tire.

Winter in this size: what the states actually require

None of the three picks is marketed as a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) tire. That matters most in Colorado: on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law applies from September 1 to May 31. You need either an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle, or tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, and in every case at least 3/16 inch of tread. Fines start at $130. Most AWD crossovers in this size pass on the vehicle alone; a front-wheel-drive Equinox or Maverick does not, and then the tire marking is what the trooper checks. If you live in the snow belt and want one set year-round, the all-weather tires carry the 3PMSF symbol and are the better answer than any of the three above.

When to replace a 225/65R17

The federal minimum is 2/32 inch of tread, and every tire has wear bars molded in at that depth: tread flush with the bars means the tire is done. The quick check is the penny test, Lincoln's head upside down in a groove; if you can see the top of his head, replace the tire. On all-wheel-drive versions of the RAV4, CR-V, Forester and CX-5 replace all four at once; one new tire next to three worn ones differs enough in circumference to load the center coupling.

Vehicles that came with 225/65R17

• Honda CR-V (2007-2011, LX/EX)
• Toyota RAV4 (2006-2012, base/Sport 17 in)
• Toyota RAV4 (2019-2024, LE)
• Chevrolet Equinox (2010-2024, LS/LT 17 in)
• GMC Terrain (2010-2017)
• Subaru Forester (2014-2018, Premium)
• Subaru Outback (2015-2019, 2.5i)
• Mazda CX-5 (2017-2024, Sport/S)
• Ford Maverick (2022-2024, XL/XLT)
• Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2024, Big Bend/Badlands)

Higher trims of most of these use 225/60R18 or 235/55R19 instead, so read the door placard before you order.

Which type of 225/65R17 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 225/65R17 tires cost?

Expect $80–$118 per tire for a budget brand, $118–$169 for a mid-range tire like the Cooper Endeavor Plus, and $169–$236 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus. A set of four therefore starts at about $320. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 225/65R17 tires?

225/65R17 is original equipment on Honda CR-V (2007-2011, LX/EX), Toyota RAV4 (2006-2012, base/Sport 17 in), Toyota RAV4 (2019-2024, LE), Chevrolet Equinox (2010-2024, LS/LT 17 in), GMC Terrain (2010-2017), Subaru Forester (2014-2018, Premium), Subaru Outback (2015-2019, 2.5i), Mazda CX-5 (2017-2024, Sport/S), Ford Maverick (2022-2024, XL/XLT) and Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2024, Big Bend/Badlands), 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 225/65R17 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Cooper Endeavor Plus, 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 Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar Weatherguard AS710 Sport is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 225/65R17 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.