255/65R17 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 255/65R17, a common size on SUVs. It fits the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Ford Explorer and more.
Yes, this fits your Jeep Wrangler JL. 255/65R17 is the original size on the 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler JL.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Jeep Wrangler JL size.
What 255/65R17 tires cost
Ironman All Country A/T
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Cooper ProControl
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Cooper ProControl 255/65R17 110T All Season Passenger Tires
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
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.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $664 to $927, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 255/65R17 right now
Lionhart Imara H/T 255/65R17 110H Highway Light Truck Tires
$113.08per tire $226.16 for 2 tires · $452.32 for 4
98 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 255/65R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire
About the 255/65R17 size
Colorado/Canyon size (30 in), S/T/H rated. Sits between crossover and truck lines; A/T and highway tread both available.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 255/65R17 tire is 255 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 6.5 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 30.1 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 110T on the Cooper ProControl (2,337 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.
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.
| Ironman All Country A/T | Cooper ProControl | Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | not stocked today | $212.99 | not stocked today |
| Set of four | — | $851.96 | — |
| Service description in 255/65R17 | — | 110T | — |
| Mileage warranty | no mileage warranty; 60-month limited protection policy | see listing | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 460 A B (typical, varies by size) | see listing | see listing |
| Season | All-terrain | see listing | see listing |
| Extras | 60-month limited protection policy | — | — |
What 255/65R17 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 124 tires listed in this size, 98 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Lionhart Imara H/T at $113.08, a 110H tire. The median is $204.47; a third of the tires cost $166.06 or less, and the top five percent start above $275.08. 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 Cooper ProControl, our mid-range pick here at $212.99, is also stocked in 255/55R19 ($240.99). 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.
None of our picks in this size, the Ironman All Country A/T, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 255/65R17
- Chevrolet Colorado (2015-2022, LT)
- GMC Canyon (2015-2022, SLE)
- Ford Explorer (2011-2019, upsize)
- Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023, upsize)
- Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2024, Sport upsize alternative)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 235/70R16, 265/70R16 or 265/75R16 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 255/65R17 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 255/65R17 tires cost?
Expect $113–$166 per tire for a budget brand, $166–$232 for a mid-range tire like the Cooper ProControl, and $232–$275 for a premium tire like the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2. A set of four therefore starts at about $452. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 255/65R17 tires?
255/65R17 is original equipment on Chevrolet Colorado (2015-2022, LT), GMC Canyon (2015-2022, SLE), Ford Explorer (2011-2019, upsize), Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023, upsize) and Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2024, Sport upsize alternative), 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 255/65R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Cooper ProControl, 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 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Ironman All Country A/T is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 255/65R17 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.