LT265/70R17 tires

LT265/70R17 is the light-truck version of the country's best-selling truck size. GM fitted it to the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD in LT and SLE trims from 2011 to 2019, and the same dimensions are what the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro runs. Below are real prices for 327 tires in stock, two in-stock picks with very different load ranges, and how to choose between them for your truck.

What LT265/70R17 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $684 to $948, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

See every LT265/70R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire

On a 2500HD, the load range is the point

A three-quarter-ton truck asks more of each tire than a half-ton, and the casing is what carries it. In this size our premium pick is a load range E tire, a ten-ply-rated construction with an 80 psi maximum and a 123/120S rating, while our mid pick is load range C, rated 112/109S with a 50 psi maximum. Both are good all-terrains, but they are not interchangeable on a heavy truck. If your 2500HD placard calls for load range E, buy E. Load range C is aimed at Jeeps, midsize trucks and half-tons that want a tougher tread.

An LT tire on a 4Runner or half-ton

Owners of 4Runners and half-ton pickups often choose the LT version of 265/70R17 for its tougher sidewall on rocky trails. It works, but the truck changes: an LT tire weighs more, about 47 to 54 pounds for our two picks here, it rides firmer, and it needs inflation set from the tire maker's load table rather than the door placard, which was written for the factory P-metric tire. A load range C tire is usually the better compromise on these lighter vehicles.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A LT265/70R17 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. 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. Our usual budget all-terrain. The retailer does not stock it in LT265/70R17 today, so the price box shows the alternatives.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT, $303.96. Cooper's light-truck all-terrain in a load range C construction, with 16/32 inch of tread, the 3PMSF symbol and a 60,000-mile warranty. The right weight class for a 4Runner or half-ton; not for a 2500HD placarded for load range E.

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, $278.99. The heavy-duty choice in this size: load range E, an 80 psi maximum and a 123/120S rating, with 16/32 inch of tread and the 3PMSF symbol. Our pick for the Silverado or Sierra 2500HD.

What LT265/70R17 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 421 tires listed in this size, 327 are in stock today. The median is $194.84; a third of the tires cost $170.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $323. 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 Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT, our mid-range pick here at $303.96, is also stocked in LT245/75R17 ($286.02), LT265/75R16 ($259.99) and LT215/85R16 ($248.99). The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, our premium pick here at $278.99, is also stocked in LT275/65R20 ($440.96), LT265/75R16 ($279.99), LT245/70R17 ($274.99) and LT245/75R16 ($264.99). 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 LT265/70R17

• Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (2011-2019, LT)
• GMC Sierra 2500HD (2011-2019, SLE)
• Ram 2500 (2003-2009)
• Ford F-250 (2005-2010, XLT 17 in)
• Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (2015-2024, upsize alternative)

Heavy-duty trucks list a load range on the placard as well as a size; match both.

Which type of LT265/70R17 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do LT265/70R17 tires cost?

Expect $126–$171 per tire for a budget brand, $171–$237 for a mid-range tire like the Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT, and $237–$323 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3. A set of four therefore starts at about $504. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use LT265/70R17 tires?

LT265/70R17 is original equipment on Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (2011-2019, LT), GMC Sierra 2500HD (2011-2019, SLE), Ram 2500 (2003-2009), Ford F-250 (2005-2010, XLT 17 in) and Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (2015-2024, upsize alternative), 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 LT265/70R17 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT, 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 LT265/70R17 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.