LT285/70R17 tires

LT285/70R17 is the light-truck 33-inch tire that the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has worn since 2018, and the Gladiator Rubicon uses the same size. It is the go-to replacement for Wrangler owners who want to stay at the factory size. Below are real prices for 261 tires in stock, three picks with very different casings and weights, and what to match when you replace the Rubicon's tires.

What LT285/70R17 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $800 to $1,124, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

See every LT285/70R17 tire in stock at SimpleTire

Replacing the Rubicon's factory tires

Start with the sidewall of the tires you have. An LT tire carries a load range letter, and the factory Rubicon tire is a light-truck tire in this size. Our mid and premium picks are load range C, rated 116/113, while the Milestar budget pick is load range E with an 80 psi maximum and a 121/118Q rating. An E-rated tire is overkill on a Wrangler that does not carry a roof tent and a full load of gear; it rides harder and the extra stiffness does not help on the trail.

Also match the speed rating to how you drive: the Q on the Milestar means 99 mph, the R and S on the others 106 and 112 mph.

Airing down, and remembering to air back up

The reason off-road drivers like LT construction is that it tolerates low pressures on rocks and sand without folding the sidewall. Dropping pressure lengthens the footprint and improves traction dramatically, but it must come back up before you drive on pavement at speed: an underinflated LT tire heats up quickly. A portable compressor is part of the kit. Weight is the other consideration: these three tires range from about 51 to 65 pounds each in this size, and every pound is unsprung, rotating mass on a solid axle.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A LT285/70R17 tire is 285 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 70 percent of that (about 7.9 inches tall), and it mounts on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 32.7 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.

Milestar Patagonia A/T R, $163.99. The lowest-priced LT tire in this size, an all-terrain with a staggered step-down groove that clears stones. In this size it is load range E, rated 121/118Q, with 16/32 inch of tread and a 50,000-mile warranty, but without the snow symbol.

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, $303. Falken's all-terrain in a load range C casing, with 18/32 inch of tread, the deepest of the three, and the 3PMSF symbol. The warranty for LT sizes is 60,000 miles. At 65.4 pounds it is also the heaviest of the three in this size.

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, $325.99. The lightest pick, 51.3 pounds, in a load range C casing rated 116/113S, with 15/32 inch of tread, the 3PMSF symbol and a 50,000-mile warranty. Our first choice for a Rubicon that is driven daily and taken off road on weekends.

What LT285/70R17 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 347 tires listed in this size, 261 are in stock today. The median is $220.96; a third of the tires cost $199.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $364. 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 Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, our mid-range pick here at $303, is also stocked in 35x12.50R17 ($381), 285/70R17 ($324), 33x12.50R20 ($481) and 265/70R17 ($237). The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, our premium pick here at $325.99, is also stocked in 35x12.50R17 ($523.99), 33x12.50R20 ($484.99), LT275/65R20 ($440.96) and 33x12.50R17 ($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.

All of our picks here, the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, carry the 3PMSF symbol.

Vehicles that came with LT285/70R17

• Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon (2018-2024, LT C)
• Ford F-250 (2017-2024, Tremor 35 in alternative)
• Toyota Tacoma (2005-2023, 33 in upsize)
• Ram 1500 (2009-2024, 33 in upsize)

Several trucks listed here use this size as an upsize rather than a factory fitment; check clearance and the load range your placard asks for.

Which type of LT285/70R17 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do LT285/70R17 tires cost?

Expect $145–$200 per tire for a budget brand, $200–$281 for a mid-range tire like the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, and $281–$364 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3. A set of four therefore starts at about $580. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use LT285/70R17 tires?

LT285/70R17 is original equipment on Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon (2018-2024, LT C), Ford F-250 (2017-2024, Tremor 35 in alternative), Toyota Tacoma (2005-2023, 33 in upsize) and Ram 1500 (2009-2024, 33 in 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 LT285/70R17 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 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar Patagonia A/T R is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two LT285/70R17 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.