The poorest tires ever. I replaced them after one winter.
My daughter has R3 on her CRV , they perform well.
265/70 R17 Tires
Everything we know about the 265/70 R17 tire size: 9 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 59 owner reviews covering 851,241 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 59owner reviews
- 851,241 milescovered on them
- 9tests in this size
- 243tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Nokian Outpost nAT 8.6 | 78% from 3 reviews | Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT 8.2 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 265/70 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 265/70 R17
Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 265/70 R17 - 9 in total, newest first.
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test | Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT | 30 |
| 2026 | All Season vs All Terrain Tires Tested: Do You Actually Need an All Terrain? Tire Reviews test | - | 2 |
| 2026 | The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated Tire Reviews test | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | 7 |
| 2025 | The Best All Terrain Tires For Winter 2025 Tested Tire Reviews test | Nokian Outpost nAT | 5 |
| 2025 | 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Test | Continental TerrainContact AT | 9 |
| 2024 | 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tires On-Road Test | Cooper Discoverer Road Trail AT | 12 |
| 2024 | 2024 Tire Rack Highway All Season Tire Test | Continental TerrainContact HT | 9 |
| 2020 | HT vs AT vs MT vs Winter Tires on Snow Tire Reviews test | - | 5 |
| 2019 | HT vs AT vs MT Tires Tested: What's the Best Type of Tire for Your SUV or Pickup? Tire Reviews test | - | 4 |
The best rated 265/70 R17 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 265/70 R17 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 265/70 R17 is the Nokian Outpost nAT - 78% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nokian Outpost nAT
|
78% | 3 | 34,500 miles | 8.6 |
| 2 |
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Replaced by BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
|
67% | 3 | 42,000 miles | 6.2 |
| 3 |
Maxxis Bighorn MT762
|
38% | 3 | 0 miles | - |
| 4 |
Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
|
38% | 5 | 71,000 miles | 5.7 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
265/70 R17 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 265/70 R17 rather than a range across a model. 119 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 115 (up to 1,215 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 63 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
4 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 8.8
- Accelera Omikron AT All Season
- Accelera Omikron HT Summer
- Radar Renegade AT Sport All Season
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
70dB Quietest tires
The quietest 265/70 R17 tires are labelled at 70 dB external noise:
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Winter 8.7
- Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA All Season 8.5
- Michelin X Ice Snow SUV Winter 8.4
- Kumho Solus HA31 All Season 8.1
- Firestone RoadHawk Summer 8
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
How long do 265/70 R17 tires last?
Across 15 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 35,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 10,000 miles and 42,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 265/70 R17 mean?
A 265/70 R17 tire is 265 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (186 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 803 mm.
| Section width | 265 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 186 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 803 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,522 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 396 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 638 |
Also written as
265/70R17 265/70 ZR17 265-70-17 265 70 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 265/70 R17 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Toyota 4runner
12 reviews in this size
Ford F 150
5 reviews in this size
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
3 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi L200
2 reviews in this size
Toyota Land cruiser prado
2 reviews in this size
Ford Ranger
2 reviews in this size
Toyota Landcruiser
2 reviews in this size
Nissan Frontier
2 reviews in this size
GMC Yukon Denali
2 reviews in this size
Chevrolet Tahoe
2 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 265/70 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 31 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 | All Season | 38% | 5 | 71,000 miles |
| Nokian Outpost nAT | All Season | 78% | 3 | 34,500 miles |
| BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 Replaced by BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | All Season | 67% | 3 | 42,000 miles |
| Maxxis Bighorn MT762 | All Season | 38% | 3 | 0 miles |
| Nokian WR G4 SUV | All Weather | 90% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| General Grabber ATx | All Season | 88% | 2 | 12,520 miles |
| Falken Wildpeak AT4W | All Season | 72% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HT 684 | Summer | 62% | 2 | 64,000 miles |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Discontinued Replaced by Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Season | 42% | 2 | 88,818 miles |
| Hifly VIGOROUS AT601 | All Season | 10% | 2 | 60,040 miles |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 Replaced by Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 | Winter | 10% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 243 tires are made in 265/70 R17. Browse every 265/70 R17 tire →
What drivers say about their 265/70 R17 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 tires are only useful when you drive on a dry road. If you live in the desert southwest, never go in the rain and never go in the snow or mud they're fine. If you ever go to the mountains, in rain, sleet or snow, these tires are absolutely dangerous. Do not buy them if that's the case.
I got rid of these tires at 20,000 miles. I bought BFGoodrich KO3. They are not even in the same universe. The k03s are absolutely incredible.
The ironic thing about the k03 tire which is a million times better is there almost around the same price which I don't understand.
Good tire on-road. Handled quite well in highway and city driving for most of its life. Comfortable, quiet ride. Good handling. Not the best grip off-road or in snow. I would not trust them as winter tires. They have handled some fairly gnarly forest roads including some with sharp rocks without puncturing but not with the same amount of traction you would get with a more aggressive all-terrain tire. They have encountered lots of gravel over their life as well without issue.
I have these tire on a 2004 Tahoe LT, RWD. I have a decent amount of experience with these tires, even with the limited milage I have on this set because I actually used to work for Firestone Complete Autocare, and all my coworkers, and I mean all, between the couple shops I worked at while I was there, loved them. They're the best tire IMO Firestone/Bridgestone currently make for trucks/suvs if you're looking highway tread. I've see one lady, actually, have 85k on them on like a 15 Grand Cherokee and they still had 5/32nd tread. They're very consistent with treadwear, and they are fairly comfortable tires, though with my personal vehicle having such large sidewalls and shocks replaced with Excel-G's, my personal experience may not be the most suitable for someone with a more modern crossover suv/cuv. Either way, highly recommended, they're excellent tires. I also have not seen any with cupping issues, separation, chunking, etc with them. At least not because of the tire, anyways. I've asked my customers, too, if they've had any complaints with them and I have only heard positive things about them. So if you're considering buying tires, this is the one I would recommend. I do not honestly believe you can get a better tire for the price in this segment.
Less than 2500 miles balanced twice , road force once and an alignment was within spec.The road force states 3 of the 4 tire have hop issues. The place I purchase won't and neither will Nokian
BFG puts the ALL in all terrain!
I am so happy with my purchase of KO3 tires the tire exceeded all my expectations.
Perfect on road performance as well as off road.
Wet grip has been improved by 80%.
Highly recommend this tire trust me you will not regret.
No tire can compare to BFGoodrich.
I had cooper tires fitted on my truck worst experience ever. it is really not compare with BFG.
I am so happy with my purchase of KO3 tires the tire exceeded all my expectations.
Perfect on road performance as well as off road.
Wet grip has been improved by 80%.
Highly recommend this tire trust me you will not regret.
No tire can compare to BFGoodrich.
I had cooper tires fitted on my truck worst experience ever. it is really not compare with BFG.
an excellent all around tire, great in slush and snow, better on ice than other all weather tires I've driven on. Winter driving on these feels more like a winter tire than an all season, better than some winter tires I've driven with, gives a lot of confidence. Low noise and very comfortable. no changes so far as they have worn, used about 1/4 to 1/3 of the tread so far. Tire feed back through the steering is a bit mushy, but they are on a half ton truck so its more about the comfort than sportiness.
These have been great on my wife's 2018 4runner. We bought them in 2020 and they are still going strong here in 2026. I was expecting about 55-65k miles out of them but we are over 65k now and they still have all the siping and good tread depth. The tire or getting "old" not worn out.
I will be looking for something better in the rain and ice. These are too slippery, 4 wheel drive is a must on anything like ice or fresh rain.
I will be looking at the G3s because they say they are much better in the wet and ice but I am not convinced yet.
I will be looking for something better in the rain and ice. These are too slippery, 4 wheel drive is a must on anything like ice or fresh rain.
I will be looking at the G3s because they say they are much better in the wet and ice but I am not convinced yet.
Drive on 265/70 R17 tires?
Review your tires and help the next driver choose. It takes about five minutes, and every review on this page came from a driver who took them.
Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.