265/70R17 tires

265/70R17 is the most popular truck tire size in the United States. It is the standard size on the 2007 to 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, the Tahoe and Suburban of the same years, the Toyota 4Runner since 2010, the FJ Cruiser, 17-inch Ram 1500s through 2018 and the 2007 to 2017 Ford Expedition. Every all-terrain tire on the market is made in it. Below are real prices for 309 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and the P-metric versus LT decision that trips up most buyers.

What 265/70R17 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $588 to $776, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

See every 265/70R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire

P-metric or LT: read the placard, not the forum

265/70R17 is sold two ways. The P-metric version, marked 265/70R17 or P265/70R17 with a load index around 113 to 115 and an S or T speed rating, is what the factory fitted to half-ton pickups and SUVs. The LT version, marked LT265/70R17 with a load range letter (C, D or E) and dual load indexes such as 121/118, has a stiffer casing built for higher pressures and heavier loads. An LT tire on a Tahoe or 4Runner is legal and popular with owners who tow or go off-road, but it rides harder, weighs more, costs fuel and needs higher pressures than the door placard shows. If the placard says P-metric, a good P-metric all-terrain is the right default; go to LT only if you regularly carry or tow near the truck's limit.

Both versions are about 31.6 inches tall. The classic upsize is 285/70R17, roughly 33 inches, which fills the wheel wells on a 4Runner or Silverado but often rubs at full lock without a leveling kit and reads the speedometer a few percent slow.

Highway tire or all-terrain for a truck that mostly sees pavement

Most trucks and SUVs in this size spend their lives on asphalt, and a highway all-season will be quieter, lighter and longer-wearing than any all-terrain. The reason all-terrains dominate the size anyway is that the better ones now give up very little on the road: the current generation carries the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol for snow traction, wears for 50,000 to 65,000 miles and makes a hum rather than a roar. If you drive gravel roads, launch a boat or see real snow, an all-terrain earns its keep. If you commute and tow a trailer twice a year, the highway tire is the smarter buy.

Whichever you choose, replace all four on a four-wheel-drive truck that is driven in 4WD on pavement, since mismatched diameters bind the transfer case, and keep the spare in mind: a 285 upsize will not fit the factory spare carrier on several of these trucks.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 265/70R17 tire is 265 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 70 percent of that (about 7.3 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 31.6 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 115T on the Ironman All Country A/T, Falken Wildpeak A/T4W and Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar (2,679 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, $197.96. Our budget pick: the lowest-priced tire in this size with a specification sheet we could actually check. An all-terrain tire with no mileage warranty, 60-month limited protection policy. The published UTQG grade is 460 A B in a representative size: a treadwear number of 460 is typical for this type of tire. It does not carry the 3PMSF symbol; in the snow belt treat it as a three-season tire or look at the all-weather options. Extras: 60-month limited protection policy. A set of four comes to $791.84 before mounting.

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, $237. The mid-range pick, and the default for most drivers of the vehicles listed on this page. An all-terrain tire with a 65,000-mile tread life warranty (65,000 mi P-metric; 60,000 mi LT sizes). The published UTQG grade is 660 B B in a representative size: a treadwear number of 660 puts it among the longest-wearing tires in this size. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, so it meets the severe-snow traction standard and satisfies the traction laws on its own. A set of four comes to $948 before mounting.

Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar, $298.99. The premium pick, for the owner who keeps the vehicle a long time and drives it a lot. An all-terrain tire with a 60,000-mile tread life warranty. The published UTQG grade is 640 A B in a representative size: a treadwear number of 640 is typical for this type of tire. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, so it meets the severe-snow traction standard and satisfies the traction laws on its own. Extras: DuPont Kevlar reinforced. A set of four comes to $1,195.96 before mounting.

What 265/70R17 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 415 tires listed in this size, 309 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Leao Lion Sport HT at $116.96, a 115T tire. The median is $162.99; a third of the tires cost $146.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $265.25. 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 Ironman All Country A/T, our budget pick here at $197.96, is also stocked in 265/65R18 ($231.96), 245/75R16 ($183.96), LT285/75R16 ($241.96) and 255/70R16 ($133.96). The Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, our mid-range pick here at $237, is also stocked in 265/65R18 ($298), 265/70R16 ($226), 33x12.50R20 ($481) and 275/65R18 ($322). The Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar, our premium pick here at $298.99, is also stocked in 245/75R16 ($195.96), 285/70R17 ($312.99), 275/70R18 ($325.02) and LT275/70R18 ($292.96). 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.

Of our picks in this size, the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W carries the 3PMSF symbol; the Ironman All Country A/T does not.

Vehicles that came with 265/70R17

• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2007-2018, LT)
• GMC Sierra 1500 (2007-2018, SLE)
• Chevrolet Tahoe (2007-2014)
• Chevrolet Suburban (2007-2014)
• Toyota 4Runner (2010-2024, SR5/TRD Off-Road)
• Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-2014)
• Ram 1500 (2002-2018, Tradesman/Big Horn 17 in)
• Ford Expedition (2007-2017, XL/XLT)

Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 275/60R20, 285/45R22 or 265/65R18 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.

Which type of 265/70R17 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 265/70R17 tires cost?

Expect $117–$147 per tire for a budget brand, $147–$194 for a mid-range tire like the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, and $194–$265 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. A set of four therefore starts at about $468. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 265/70R17 tires?

265/70R17 is original equipment on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2007-2018, LT), GMC Sierra 1500 (2007-2018, SLE), Chevrolet Tahoe (2007-2014), Chevrolet Suburban (2007-2014), Toyota 4Runner (2010-2024, SR5/TRD Off-Road), Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-2014), Ram 1500 (2002-2018, Tradesman/Big Horn 17 in) and Ford Expedition (2007-2017, XL/XLT), 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 265/70R17 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 All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar 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 265/70R17 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.