285/40R17 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 285/40R17, a performance cars size fitted to Chevrolet Corvette C4 and more.
What 285/40R17 tires cost
Nitto NT555 G2
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Michelin Pilot Sport (Michelin Collection)
Best wet and snow braking, quietest ride, longest tread life. Worth it if you keep the car.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing, based on what the big US online retailers charge for this size. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $720 to $960, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
About the 285/40R17 size
Rear size for the 17 in C4 Corvette, paired with 255/45ZR17 up front. It is a legacy width and height combination that no current car uses, so the choice is a handful of aftermarket performance models plus Michelin's Collection range; there is no all-season option worth naming and no budget tier. Because the set is staggered, plan on replacing all four at once rather than chasing a matching pair later, and check the DOT date code, since slow-moving sizes like this one often sit in a warehouse for years.
The numbers mean: 285 mm section width, sidewall height 40 % of that width, and a 17-inch rim. Overall diameter works out to about 26 inches. Any replacement has to match all three, and the load index and speed rating on your door sticker must be met or exceeded. Our guide on reading a tire size walks through it.
Vehicles that use 285/40R17
- Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1988-1996, 17 in rear)
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 285/40R17 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.
Summer Tires
Sports-car and performance-sedan owners, and anyone in a warm climate who wants the best possible grip and steering.
Performance Tires
Owners of sports sedans, hot hatches and performance crossovers who want year-round tires with real handling.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 285/40R17 tires cost?
Expect $145–$175 per tire for a budget brand, $180–$240 for a mid-range tire like the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02, and $245–$370 for a premium tire like the Michelin Pilot Sport (Michelin Collection). Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 285/40R17 tires?
285/40R17 is original equipment on Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1988-1996, 17 in rear), 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 285/40R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02, 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 Pilot Sport (Michelin Collection) is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Nitto NT555 G2 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 285/40R17 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.