265/65R17 tires

265/65R17 is the mid-size pickup size of the last two decades: the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and TRD Sport from 2016 to 2023, the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and ZR2 from 2018, the GMC Canyon AT4, the 2003 to 2009 4Runner Limited and Sport, the Nissan Xterra and the early Frontier LE. Below are real prices for 261 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and why the all-terrain on this page can cost more than the premium pick.

What 265/65R17 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $560 to $785, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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When the mid-range tire costs more than the premium one

The prices below sometimes look upside down, and there is a reason. Our mid-range pick, the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, is stocked in this size as an LT tire marked 120/117S, a light-truck casing with far more load capacity than a Tacoma needs. The Goodyear premium pick is a 112T passenger-load tire. LT construction costs more to build, so the Falken can end up the more expensive of the two even though it sits in the middle of our range.

For most Tacoma and Colorado owners the passenger-load version is the right construction: it matches the factory tire, rides more softly and runs at the pressures on the placard. Choose the LT version if you carry a camper shell full of gear, tow regularly or run rocky trails where a tougher sidewall is worth the weight.

The Tacoma owner's usual upgrade

At about 30.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide, 265/65R17 fits 17-inch wheels from 7.5 to 9.5 inches wide. Tacoma owners who want a little more height often go to 265/70R17, roughly 31.6 inches, which reads the speedometer about three percent slow; check clearance at full steering lock before committing to it. Staying in the original size keeps the full-size spare matched, which matters on a four-wheel-drive truck where mixing tire diameters loads the transfer case.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 265/65R17 tire is 265 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 65 percent of that (about 6.8 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 30.6 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 Lexani LXHT-206 (2,337 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph), 120/117S on the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W (3,086 lb per tire as a single, 2,833 lb in a dual fitment, rated to 112 mph) and 112T on the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT (2,469 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.

Lexani LXHT-206, $124.96. A highway tire, not an all-terrain: quiet, light and the least expensive way to put good rubber on a truck that never leaves the road. The retailer lists a tread life warranty on P-metric sizes only, and its own pages give both 55,000 and 40,000 miles, so check the warranty terms on the listing. The version here is 110T.

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, $247.96. One of the most popular all-terrains for mid-size trucks, with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol for severe snow. The version stocked here is an LT tire marked 120/117S, which carries a 60,000-mile warranty; the P-metric versions carry 65,000 miles. Pick it if you load or tow the truck hard.

Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT, $236.96. An all-terrain built for work trucks, with the 3PMSF symbol and a 50,000-mile tread life warranty. In this size it is a 112T passenger-load tire, the same construction Toyota and Chevrolet fit at the factory, so it keeps the original ride better than an LT tire.

What 265/65R17 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 339 tires listed in this size, 261 are in stock today. The lowest price is the National Commando HTS at $108.99, a 112T tire. The median is $155.99; a third of the tires cost $139.99 or less, and the top five percent start above $276.99. 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 Lexani LXHT-206, our budget pick here at $124.96, is also stocked in LT235/80R17 ($127.96) and LT235/85R16 ($128.96). The Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, our mid-range pick here at $247.96, is also stocked in 265/70R16 ($226), 265/70R18 ($298.06), 245/70R17 ($255) and 265/70R17 ($237). The Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT, our premium pick here at $236.96, is also stocked in 245/70R17 ($214.96), 265/75R16 ($235.99) and 285/45R22 ($349.99). 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 a pickup in this size

Four-wheel-drive pickups 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, on the vehicle alone, provided the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread. A two-wheel-drive truck, still common in work trims, must be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Nearly every all-terrain tire carries the M+S marking, and the better ones now also carry the 3PMSF symbol, which requires a tested level of snow traction rather than just a tread pattern. An unloaded pickup is light over its rear axle, so on snow the rear tires lose grip first; a few hundred pounds of ballast in the bed over the axle does as much as the tire choice.

Our pick the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W carries the 3PMSF symbol.

Vehicles that came with 265/65R17

• Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road/TRD Sport (2016-2023)
• Chevrolet Colorado Z71/ZR2 (2018-2022)
• GMC Canyon AT4 (2021-2022)
• Nissan Frontier (2005-2008, LE)
• Nissan Xterra (2005-2015, Off-Road)
• Toyota 4Runner (2003-2009, Limited/Sport)
• Toyota Sequoia (2001-2007, Limited)

Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 265/70R16, 265/70R18 or 235/75R15 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.

Which type of 265/65R17 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 265/65R17 tires cost?

Expect $109–$140 per tire for a budget brand, $140–$196 for a mid-range tire like the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, and $196–$277 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT. A set of four therefore starts at about $436. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 265/65R17 tires?

265/65R17 is original equipment on Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road/TRD Sport (2016-2023), Chevrolet Colorado Z71/ZR2 (2018-2022), GMC Canyon AT4 (2021-2022), Nissan Frontier (2005-2008, LE), Nissan Xterra (2005-2015, Off-Road), Toyota 4Runner (2003-2009, Limited/Sport) and Toyota Sequoia (2001-2007, Limited), 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 265/65R17 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, 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 Wrangler Workhorse AT is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani LXHT-206 is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 265/65R17 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.