Best 255/65 R17 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info
Best 255/65 R17 All-Terrain Tires
Continental TerrainContact A/T
Overall: 84.5% Dry: 87.7%Wet: 96%Snow: 71%Comfort: 90%Wear: 83.5%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Falken WildPeak A/T3W
Overall: 82.8% Dry: 78.7%Wet: 80%Snow: 80%Comfort: 87%Wear: 90%Buy again: 97%Check on Amazon
Firestone Destination A/T2
Overall: 82% Dry: 93%Wet: 85%Snow: 85%Comfort: 94%Wear: 90%Check on Amazon
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Overall: 82% Dry: 88%Wet: 88%Snow: 85%Comfort: 86%Wear: 79%Check on Amazon
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
Overall: 81% Dry: 89%Wet: 88%Snow: 81%Comfort: 87%Wear: 83%Check on Amazon
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Overall: 80% Dry: 91%Wet: 87%Snow: 87%Comfort: 83%Wear: 82%Check on Amazon
Hankook Dynapro AT2
Overall: 74% Dry: 89%Wet: 82%Snow: 65%Comfort: 90%Wear: 88%Check on AmazonBest 255/65 R17 Off Road/Mud Terrain Tires
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Overall: 91% Dry: 91%Wet: 88%Snow: 79%Comfort: 79%Wear: 83%Check on AmazonBest 255/65 R17 Truck/SUV All-Season Tires
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Overall: 84% Dry: 92%Wet: 92%Snow: 83%Comfort: 90%Wear: 88%Check on Amazon
Kumho Crugen HT51
Overall: 83% Dry: 92%Wet: 90%Snow: 86%Comfort: 89%Wear: 88%Check on Amazon
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT
Overall: 83% Dry: 93%Wet: 92%Snow: 89%Comfort: 86%Wear: 89%Check on Amazon
Michelin LTX M/S2
Overall: 82% Dry: 92%Wet: 90%Snow: 78%Comfort: 90%Wear: 88%Check on Amazon
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
Overall: 80.1% Dry: 85.2%Wet: 75%Snow: 64%Comfort: 89%Wear: 94%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Firestone Destination LE 2
Overall: 72% Dry: 88%Wet: 84%Snow: 72%Comfort: 86%Wear: 78%Check on Amazon
Cooper Discoverer SRX
Overall: 70% Dry: 91%Wet: 91%Snow: 71%Comfort: 84%Wear: 82%Check on AmazonBest 255/65 R17 Truck/SUV Winter Tires
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
Overall: 89% Dry: 87%Wet: 89%Snow: 91%Comfort: 84%Wear: 86%Check on Amazon255/65 R17 in inches
255/65 R17 tires' overall diameter is 30.1 inches, tire width is 10 inches, the tire can be mounted on 17 inches wheel and the circumference is 94.6". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 669.8 revolutions per mile.
So the closest metric tire size of 255/65R17 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R17, which is 2.99% taller and 5% wider.
You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 255/65 R17 vs 31x10.50R17.
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What rims fit 255/65 R17 tires?
For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 255/65 R17 tires:
Rim diameter x rim width
- 17x7
- 17x7.5
- 17x8
255/65 R17 – what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 255 | The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 255 mm or approximately 10 inches. |
| 65 | The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 65%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 65% of the width or ~ 166mm |
| R17 | The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 17-inch wheels |
If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.