Quiet, great in the wet, snow and dry. Excellent wear characteristic, no cupping or odd wear. I tow with is, not often. I use as a commuter and long trips, off road on my farm. 2006 Nissan Aramada. I have had several different tires, these are by far the best, worst was BF Goodrich and Cooper. Both loud from the start, terrible in the wet and on the road.
285/70 R17 Tires
Everything we know about the 285/70 R17 tire size: 1 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 23 owner reviews covering 712,716 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 23owner reviews
- 712,716 milescovered on them
- 1tests in this size
- 74tires made in this size
Independent tire tests in 285/70 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 285/70 R17 - 1 in total, newest first.
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT Tire Reviews test | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | 2 |
285/70 R17 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 285/70 R17 rather than a range across a model. 26 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 121. Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 17 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
1 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Accelera Omikron AT All Season
71dB Quietest tires
The quietest 285/70 R17 tires are labelled at 71 dB external noise:
- Westlake SL369 All Season 8.5
- Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 All Season 8
- Toyo Open Country AT plus All Season 7.8
- Hifly VIGOROUS AT601 All Season 5.7
- Accelera Omikron AT All Season
- i-Link Terramax LSR2 AT All Season
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.
What does 285/70 R17 mean?
A 285/70 R17 tire is 285 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (200 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 831 mm.
| Section width | 285 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 200 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 831 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,610 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 383 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 617 |
Also written as
285/70R17 285/70 ZR17 285-70-17 285 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 285/70 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 Landcruiser
4 reviews in this size
Toyota Land cruiser prado
3 reviews in this size
Toyota FJ Cruiser
2 reviews in this size
Nissan Patrol
2 reviews in this size
Chevrolet Suburban
1 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi Pajero
1 reviews in this size
Dodge Ram 2500
1 reviews in this size
Nissan Arrmada
1 reviews in this size
Ford F 150
1 reviews in this size
Toyota 4runner
1 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 285/70 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 19 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 | All Season | 90% | 2 | 32,040 miles |
| Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT | All Season | 83% | 2 | 75,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 74 tires are made in 285/70 R17. Browse every 285/70 R17 tire →
What drivers say about their 285/70 R17 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
The tires have been fine. I’ve done a little offroading in them and they worked good. They have never been great or terrible at anything. They have gotten noticeably noisier as they’ve worn.
They took everything that I didn’t like about the KO2… noise, harshness, poor hydroplane resistance… and fixed it. The KO3 is an improvement and is a nice addition to my lifted GX470. The on-center steering is acceptable for a truck but not nimble like my Toyo ATIII. The BFG does have good handling but it feels a little slower to change direction than the Toyo. However, this thing takes the cake for braking performance… snow/dirt/street, it stops well everywhere no matter the conditions. Of course it can’t hang with a winter tire on ice because no A/T can. But, it’s a top tier choice of tire. I’m going to put the same size on LRC on my Tacoma.
After 60.000kms in a ranger raptor i can assure that this tire has been brilliant in every single way.
-Quiet cant hear any noise even with low tread
-Wet roads and low temperature roads not an issue at all and proven that can be trusted
-Ice / Snow do the job without missing a beat
But the most astonishing review is that with 60.000 kms low treat did off road trails with a group of 4x4’s with MT fitted (was the only one with AT ) via mud rock and so one and they were super impressive to the point that everyone was amazed how I didnt got stuck
-Quiet cant hear any noise even with low tread
-Wet roads and low temperature roads not an issue at all and proven that can be trusted
-Ice / Snow do the job without missing a beat
But the most astonishing review is that with 60.000 kms low treat did off road trails with a group of 4x4’s with MT fitted (was the only one with AT ) via mud rock and so one and they were super impressive to the point that everyone was amazed how I didnt got stuck
I have owned 3 set of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac the first 2 sets were 255/75r17 and now I have 285/70r17. They are fantastic tires and very good in mud, sand, dirt, and amazing in the snow. The can be a little wobbly in loose gravel. I keep buying them BUT they wear very unevenly some lugs wear before other lugs and have on all three sets. They get VERY loud as they wear unevenly. See the photo of the uneven wear. I will keep getting them as they are fantastic off road and snow tires.
As an AT4W owner with 37k KM's (now at roughly 16/32mm of treadlife left), I have a set of LT 285/70/17 on a 2DR Bronco and some days they exceed my expectations and others fall short. I've driven around Ontario, out east around PEI and Nova Scotia, down south through Michigan and Chicago so I've driven them in all elements. For example, driving through a Michigan blizzard, Northern Ontario back-road snow and ice, I felt remarkably comfortable, but city turning in the fall after it's been raining for an hour? I look like "that guy" throwing my back end out or driving through a larger than expected puddle of water, it gets floaty.
I wished I could have gotten a set of AT3W's based on how well they were received, but the AT4W's don't live up to my expectations as a year round tire. Because Ontario gets all 4 seasons, I'll probably end up using these for warm springs/Summer and get a dedicated winter. Perhaps the P-rated spec would've been a better choice for me because of the LT's harder compound and lack of wet performance but I'm not sure.
Pros:
Comfortable
Dead quiet for an AT tire
Deep Snow / Dry Pavement
Off Road
Doesn't throw rocks nearly as bad as the Bridgestone Dueler AT's
Cons:
Wet / Slush
Freezing cold "dry" pavement (-10 to -30 Celcius)
Overall generally impressed with the AT4W's, disappointed in its city winter/wet performance but back roads year-round the AT4W excels. This is my first set of 3PMS AT Tire, so I don't have an AT baseline to compare to. Finally, I'd give them a 7.5/10 based on its warm weather performance, off-road capability and deep snow confidence but deductions in wet performance and predictability/confidence.
I wished I could have gotten a set of AT3W's based on how well they were received, but the AT4W's don't live up to my expectations as a year round tire. Because Ontario gets all 4 seasons, I'll probably end up using these for warm springs/Summer and get a dedicated winter. Perhaps the P-rated spec would've been a better choice for me because of the LT's harder compound and lack of wet performance but I'm not sure.
Pros:
Comfortable
Dead quiet for an AT tire
Deep Snow / Dry Pavement
Off Road
Doesn't throw rocks nearly as bad as the Bridgestone Dueler AT's
Cons:
Wet / Slush
Freezing cold "dry" pavement (-10 to -30 Celcius)
Overall generally impressed with the AT4W's, disappointed in its city winter/wet performance but back roads year-round the AT4W excels. This is my first set of 3PMS AT Tire, so I don't have an AT baseline to compare to. Finally, I'd give them a 7.5/10 based on its warm weather performance, off-road capability and deep snow confidence but deductions in wet performance and predictability/confidence.
Extremely Disappointed with Yokohama Geolandar AT Tires
I purchased Yokohama Geolandar AT off-road tires in March, expecting high quality from a reputed brand. However, one month ago, one of the tires developed large balloons and eventually burst. Despite this clear manufacturing defect, Yokohama refused to honor the warranty, stating that since the tire had already burst, it wasn't covered.
To make matters worse, another tire has now developed two balloons, again a clear sign of a defect, yet Yokohama continues to deny responsibility, claiming it’s not a manufacturing issue, even though the tire is still under warranty.
This experience has been extremely disappointing. It’s not just about poor product quality but also a serious safety concern. Defective tires like these are a major risk to life, and Yokohama’s refusal to address the issue under warranty is unacceptable. I strongly advise others to think twice before purchasing Yokohama tires, as the company does not seem to stand behind their product or their warranty
I purchased Yokohama Geolandar AT off-road tires in March, expecting high quality from a reputed brand. However, one month ago, one of the tires developed large balloons and eventually burst. Despite this clear manufacturing defect, Yokohama refused to honor the warranty, stating that since the tire had already burst, it wasn't covered.
To make matters worse, another tire has now developed two balloons, again a clear sign of a defect, yet Yokohama continues to deny responsibility, claiming it’s not a manufacturing issue, even though the tire is still under warranty.
This experience has been extremely disappointing. It’s not just about poor product quality but also a serious safety concern. Defective tires like these are a major risk to life, and Yokohama’s refusal to address the issue under warranty is unacceptable. I strongly advise others to think twice before purchasing Yokohama tires, as the company does not seem to stand behind their product or their warranty
Third set of Toyo Observe. Tires with nuts (literally). True ice tire. great in snow too. Note: most of us driving on pavement, hard top, motorways NEED ice tires more than snow. GREAT tires. note do not drive on these tires in warm weather (over 6c) the soft compound will wear very quickly and harden - at which point any winter tire will be useless. Cold weather traction is superior to any other tire: on hard snow, on icy snow, on shear ice, on icy hard top, on slick frozen pavement. And deep snow traction is great. Good on cold or moderate (up to 6c) dry hard top too. Can last 5 winters or more when change over is before night temps are over 6c. These tires worth every penny pound cent quid. and much cheaper than any fender bender.
sized owned: 225/75R15; 275/55R20 and 285/60R17.
sized owned: 225/75R15; 275/55R20 and 285/60R17.
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