LT245/70R17 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for LT245/70R17, a common size on pickup trucks. It fits the Ram 2500, Ram 3500 SRW, Ford F-250 and more.
Yes, this fits your Ford F-250. LT245/70R17 is the original size on the 2005-2010 Ford F-250.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Ford F-250 size.
What LT245/70R17 tires cost
Ironman All Country A/T
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Ironman All Country A/T 245/70R17 119/116Q All Terrain Off-Road Light Truck Tires
Firestone Transforce HT
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Firestone Transforce HT 245/70R17 119/116R All Season Light Truck Tires
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
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.
Listed as BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 245/70R17 119/116S All Terrain Off-Road Light Truck Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $588 to $832, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest LT245/70R17 right now
Delta Sierradial AT4S 245/70R17 119/116S All Terrain Off-Road Light Truck Tires
$105.05per tire $210.10 for 2 tires · $420.20 for 4
184 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 LT245/70R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire
About the LT245/70R17 size
Load range E Ram HD base size (30.5 in), 3,195 lb per tire. Commercial highway and A/T tread; cheapest way to shoe an old Ram 2500.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A LT245/70R17 tire is 245 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 70 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 30.5 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. The LT prefix marks a light-truck tire built for heavier loads and higher pressures; the load range letter on the sidewall (C, D or E) should match what the placard calls for.
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 | Firestone Transforce HT | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $153.96 | $208.96 | $274.99 |
| Set of four | $615.84 | $835.84 | $1,099.96 |
| Service description in LT245/70R17 | — | — | — |
| Mileage warranty | no mileage warranty; 60-month limited protection policy | see listing | 50,000 mi |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 460 A B (typical, varies by size) | see listing | see listing |
| Season | All-terrain | see listing | All-terrain |
| Extras | 60-month limited protection policy | — | 10-ply construction in LT sizes |
What LT245/70R17 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 221 tires listed in this size, 184 are in stock today. The median is $165.48; a third of the tires cost $146.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $287.96. 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 $153.96, is also stocked in LT265/75R16 ($206.96), 265/70R17 ($197.96), 225/75R16 ($173.96) and 245/70R16 ($171.96). The Firestone Transforce HT, our mid-range pick here at $208.96, is also stocked in LT265/70R18 ($235.96). The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, our premium pick here at $274.99, is also stocked in LT265/70R17 ($278.99), LT275/65R20 ($440.96), 35x12.50R17 ($523.99) and LT285/70R17 ($325.99). 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.
Of our picks in this size, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 carries the 3PMSF symbol; the Ironman All Country A/T does not.
Vehicles that use LT245/70R17
- Ram 2500 (2003-2012, base)
- Ram 3500 SRW (2003-2012, base)
- Ford F-250 (2005-2010, XL upsize)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on LT275/70R18, LT265/70R17 or LT285/75R17 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of LT245/70R17 tire?
All-Terrain Tires
Pickup, Jeep and SUV owners who tow, drive gravel or dirt roads, or need real traction in snow and mud.
Mud-Terrain Tires
Off-road enthusiasts with lifted trucks or Jeeps that see mud, sand and rock regularly.
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 LT245/70R17 tires cost?
Expect $105–$147 per tire for a budget brand, $147–$208 for a mid-range tire like the Firestone Transforce HT, and $208–$288 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3. A set of four therefore starts at about $420. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use LT245/70R17 tires?
LT245/70R17 is original equipment on Ram 2500 (2003-2012, base), Ram 3500 SRW (2003-2012, base) and Ford F-250 (2005-2010, XL upsize), 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 LT245/70R17 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Firestone Transforce HT, 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 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 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 LT245/70R17 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.