225/70R16 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 225/70R16, a common size on SUVs. It fits the Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and more.
Yes, this fits your Toyota Highlander. 225/70R16 is the original size on the 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Toyota Highlander size.
What 225/70R16 tires cost
Kelly Edge Touring Plus
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Kelly Edge 225/70R16 103H Touring Plus Passenger Tires
Yokohama Avid Ascend
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Yokohama Avid Ascend 225/70R16 103H All Season Passenger Tires
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Listed as Goodyear Assurance All-Season 225/70R16 103T All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $412 to $536, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 225/70R16 right now
Nitto Dura Grappler 225/70R16 107H Highway Light Truck Tires
$73.99per tire $147.98 for 2 tires · $295.96 for 4
123 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 225/70R16 tire in stock at SimpleTire
About the 225/70R16 size
Mid-size SUV size from the 2000s, S or T. Plenty of highway and light A/T tread choices at low prices.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 225/70R16 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 70 percent of that (about 6.2 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 28.4 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 103H on the Kelly Edge Touring Plus and Yokohama Avid Ascend (1,929 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph) and 103T on the Goodyear Assurance All-Season (1,929 lb per tire, rated to 118 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.
What 225/70R16 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 196 tires listed in this size, 123 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Nitto Dura Grappler at $73.99, a 107H tire. The median is $115.96; a third of the tires cost $102.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $181. 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 Yokohama Avid Ascend, our mid-range pick here at $121.99, is also stocked in 195/60R15 ($84.15). The Goodyear Assurance All-Season, our premium pick here at $153.99, is also stocked in 205/60R15 ($109.99), 185/65R14 ($107.96) and 195/70R14 ($125.99). 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 an SUV in this size
Most SUVs in this size are all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, which is enough to satisfy Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, as long as the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread. A two-wheel-drive version must instead be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Four driven wheels help you pull away, not stop: a heavy SUV on worn all-seasons needs much more road to brake on snow than the same vehicle on a tire with the 3PMSF symbol, so in the snow belt choose the tire, not just the drivetrain.
Vehicles that use 225/70R16
- Toyota Highlander (2001-2007, base)
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2001-2006)
- Kia Sorento (2003-2006, LX 2WD)
- Kia Sedona (2006-2014, LX)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 235/65R17, 235/55R19 or 245/55R19 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 225/70R16 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-Terrain Tires
Pickup, Jeep and SUV owners who tow, drive gravel or dirt roads, or need real traction in snow and mud.
Highway Truck & SUV Tires
Pickup and SUV owners who commute, haul the family or tow on pavement and want quiet, long tread life and good fuel economy.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 225/70R16 tires cost?
Expect $74–$103 per tire for a budget brand, $103–$134 for a mid-range tire like the Yokohama Avid Ascend, and $134–$181 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Assurance All-Season. A set of four therefore starts at about $296. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 225/70R16 tires?
225/70R16 is original equipment on Toyota Highlander (2001-2007, base), Hyundai Santa Fe (2001-2006), Kia Sorento (2003-2006, LX 2WD) and Kia Sedona (2006-2014, LX), 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 225/70R16 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Yokohama Avid Ascend, 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 All-Season is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kelly Edge Touring Plus is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 225/70R16 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.