LT245/75R16 tires

LT245/75R16 is the tire of the American work van. It is the factory size on the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 2500 and 3500, the Ford Econoline E-250 and E-350, the 2019-on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and the base 2001 to 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD. Below are real prices for 275 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and what fleet buyers should compare beyond the price.

What LT245/75R16 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $588 to $768, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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Load range E, 120/116: what a van needs

A loaded cargo van carries most of its weight over the rear axle and runs high pressures all day. The tires here are load range E with a 120/116 load index: 120 when fitted singly, 116 when fitted as duals. All three of our picks carry that marking, so they all meet the placard on these vans. The difference is tread. A highway tread, like the Hankook, runs cooler and wears longer at sustained highway speeds; an all-terrain like the Ironman or BFGoodrich is tougher on job sites and in snow, but heavier and louder.

For a fleet, compare the cost per mile, not the cost per tire. A tire that lasts 20 percent longer saves a mounting fee and a day off the road.

Speed rating and the delivery route

The picks in this size are rated Q (99 mph) and S (112 mph). A van that spends its day on city streets is well served by either; one that runs interstate routes in summer heat benefits from the S rating's extra thermal margin. Mixing ratings on one axle is never a good idea, and on dual rear wheels the two tires on each side should be the same model and similar wear so they share the load.

Check pressures weekly. Underinflation on a heavily loaded E-range tire builds heat, and heat is what destroys a casing.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A LT245/75R16 tire is 245 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 75 percent of that (about 7.2 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-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, $197.96. A low-priced all-terrain stocked here as a load range E tire. It suits a contractor's van that sees gravel and mud on job sites. The Q rating limits it to 99 mph, which is fine for most delivery work.

Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12), $214.96. Hankook's highway tire with a wide footprint to spread wear. In LT sizes like this one the warranty is 40,000 miles (70,000 on P-metric). It is listed as, and it is the quiet, cool-running choice for a van that lives on the highway.

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, $264.99. BFGoodrich's all-terrain with the 3PMSF symbol and a 50,000-mile tread life warranty, here as a load range E tire. It is the pick for a Sprinter or Express that works in snow country or off pavement.

What LT245/75R16 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 363 tires listed in this size, 275 are in stock today. The median is $162.95; a third of the tires cost $146.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $282.96. 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 $197.96, is also stocked in LT265/75R16 ($206.96), LT265/70R18 ($238.96), 225/75R16 ($173.96) and 245/70R16 ($171.96). The Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12), our mid-range pick here at $214.96, is also stocked in 245/75R16 ($176.99) and 255/70R16 ($184.96). The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, our premium pick here at $264.99, is also stocked in LT265/75R16 ($279.99), LT265/70R17 ($278.99), LT265/70R18 ($323.99) and LT265/60R20 ($385.99). 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 came with LT245/75R16

• Ford E-250/E-350 (1997-2014)
• Chevrolet Express 2500/3500 (1996-2024)
• GMC Savana 2500/3500 (1996-2024)
• Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (2001-2010, base)
• GMC Sierra 2500HD (2001-2010, base)
• Ford Transit 350 (2015-2024, upsize alternative)
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2019-2024)

Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on LT265/75R16, LT245/75R17 or LT265/70R17 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.

Which type of LT245/75R16 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do LT245/75R16 tires cost?

Expect $117–$147 per tire for a budget brand, $147–$192 for a mid-range tire like the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12), and $192–$283 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3. A set of four therefore starts at about $468. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use LT245/75R16 tires?

LT245/75R16 is original equipment on Ford E-250/E-350 (1997-2014), Chevrolet Express 2500/3500 (1996-2024), GMC Savana 2500/3500 (1996-2024), Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (2001-2010, base), GMC Sierra 2500HD (2001-2010, base), Ford Transit 350 (2015-2024, upsize alternative) and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2019-2024), 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 LT245/75R16 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12), 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 LT245/75R16 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.