245/65R17 tires
245/65R17 is a mid-size SUV size from the years when 17-inch wheels were the norm: the 2006 to 2010 Ford Explorer XLT, the 2009 to 2011 Honda Pilot, the 2006 to 2014 Honda Ridgeline, the 2008 to 2013 Toyota Highlander, the 2005 to 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, and the Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy. Below are real prices for 265 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and the load-index detail that matters on the heavier SUVs here.
Yes, this fits your Toyota Highlander. 245/65R17 is the original size on the 2008-2013 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 245/65R17 tires cost
Kelly Edge Touring Plus
Goodyear-family value all-season, listed as 107T in this size.
Listed as Kelly Edge 245/65R17 107T Touring Plus Passenger Tires
Firestone Destination LE3
Highway SUV tire with a 70,000-mile warranty; not stocked every day.
Listed as Firestone Destination LE3 245/65R17 107T All Season Passenger Tires
Goodyear Fortera HL
Goodyear's all-season for light trucks and SUVs, 60,000-mile warranty.
Listed as Goodyear Fortera HL 245/65R17 105T All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $500 to $706, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 245/65R17 right now
Milestar Patagonia H/T 245/65R17 105T Highway Light Truck Tires
$95.96per tire $191.92 for 2 tires · $383.84 for 4
265 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 245/65R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire
Highway SUVs that still carry real weight
The vehicles on this page are three-row or body-on-frame SUVs and a pickup, and most of them weigh well over 4,000 pounds before passengers. In this size the load index on the sidewall ranges from 105 to 107, and the two numbers are not interchangeable: 105 carries 2,039 pounds per tire, 107 carries 2,150. A replacement must match or exceed the index on your placard. Of our picks the Kelly is listed today as 107T and the Goodyear as 105T, so on a vehicle whose placard calls for 107 the Kelly qualifies and the Goodyear in that version does not.
The size turns about 683 times per mile and stands roughly 29.5 inches tall, which is why Ridgeline and Explorer owners who want more off-road bite often stay in it and switch tread type rather than going taller.
Pilot and Highlander owners: what comes next
These are crossovers that spend nearly all their miles on pavement, and the best tire for them is a quiet highway or touring all-season with a long warranty. The Pilot moved to 235/65R17 and 235/60R18 from the 2012 model year, so if you are shopping for a later Pilot, check the placard first; the size on this page is only correct for the years listed below.
On the Trailblazer, Envoy and Grand Cherokee, many owners choose a light all-terrain instead. That is a reasonable trade for gravel roads and snow, but expect more noise and shorter tread life than a highway tire.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 245/65R17 tire is 245 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 6.3 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 29.5 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.
In this size our picks are marked 107T on the Kelly Edge Touring Plus and Firestone Destination LE3 (2,150 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph) and 105T on the Goodyear Fortera HL (2,039 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 245/65R17 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 372 tires listed in this size, 265 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Milestar Patagonia H/T at $95.96, a 105T tire. The median is $139.96; a third of the tires cost $124.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $239.85. 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 Firestone Destination LE3, our mid-range pick here at $193.96, is also stocked in 235/70R16 ($158.63), 265/60R18 ($218.99), 255/50R20 ($262.99) and 235/55R20 ($212.99). 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 came with 245/65R17
- Ford Explorer (2006-2010, XLT)
- Honda Pilot (2009-2011)
- Honda Ridgeline (2006-2014)
- Toyota Highlander (2008-2013)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005-2010, Laredo)
- Chevrolet Trailblazer (2002-2009)
- GMC Envoy (2002-2009)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 245/60R18, 235/70R16 or 265/60R18 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 245/65R17 tire?
Frequently asked questions
How much do 245/65R17 tires cost?
Expect $96–$125 per tire for a budget brand, $125–$177 for a mid-range tire like the Firestone Destination LE3, and $177–$240 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Fortera HL. A set of four therefore starts at about $384. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 245/65R17 tires?
245/65R17 is original equipment on Ford Explorer (2006-2010, XLT), Honda Pilot (2009-2011), Honda Ridgeline (2006-2014), Toyota Highlander (2008-2013), Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005-2010, Laredo), Chevrolet Trailblazer (2002-2009) and GMC Envoy (2002-2009), 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 245/65R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Firestone Destination LE3, 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 Fortera HL is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kelly Edge Touring Plus is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 245/65R17 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.