These are the best AT tyres I have ever had. And they really get abused, just of where I live. Sand, mud, stones and rocks, no problem. But also on the tarmac, they are pretty comfy and no humming or vibrations. I am considering a new 4x4 and I will have the dealer fit these tyres for sure.
245/70 R16 Tyres
Everything we know about the 245/70 R16 tyre size: 47 owner reviews covering 713,221 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 47owner reviews
- 713,221 milescovered on them
- 336tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Falken Wildpeak AT3W 7.4 Current version: Falken Wildpeak AT4W | 89% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 245/70 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 245/70 R16 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 245/70 R16 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 245/70 R16 is the Falken Wildpeak AT3W - 89% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Falken Wildpeak AT4W.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Replaced by Falken Wildpeak AT4W
|
89% | 3 | 28,001 miles | 7.4 |
| 2 |
Michelin Latitude Cross
|
83% | 3 | 82,000 miles | 8.4 |
| 3 |
Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
|
80% | 3 | 97,000 miles | 7.8 |
| 4 |
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2
Replaced by BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3
|
73% | 3 | 88,000 miles | 6.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
245/70 R16 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 245/70 R16 rather than a range across a model. 200 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 111 (up to 1,090 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 99 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
11 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Winter 8.9
- Michelin Primacy 4+ Summer 8.8
- Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 8.8
- Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV Summer 8.1
- Nokian Wetproof SUV Summer 7.9
- General Grabber GT Plus Summer 7.3
B Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 13 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Vredestein Quatrac All Season 9.5
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Winter 8.9
- Michelin Primacy 4+ Summer 8.8
- Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 8.8
- Nokian WR SUV 4 Winter 8.7
- Firestone RoadHawk Summer 8
69dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 245/70 R16 tyres are labelled at 69 dB external noise:
- Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Winter 9.4
- Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 8.8
- Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 All Season 8
- Toyo Open Country AT plus All Season 7.8
- Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport Summer 7.2
- Yokohama Geolandar HT G056 All Season 6.9
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. 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 245/70 R16 mean?
A 245/70 R16 tyre is 245 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (172 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 749 mm.
| Section width | 245 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 172 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 749 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,354 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 425 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 684 |
Also written as
245/70R16 245/70 ZR16 245-70-16 245 70 16
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 245/70 R16 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Kia Motors Sorento EX 2.5
5 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero Sport
4 reviews in this size
Nissan Terrano II
2 reviews in this size
Chevrolet Traiblazer
2 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi L200
2 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi Shogun sport
2 reviews in this size
Kia Motors Sorento 2.5 XE Manual
2 reviews in this size
Toyota Landcruiser
2 reviews in this size
Dodge Dakota
2 reviews in this size
Ford Ranger
2 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 245/70 R16
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 28 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken Wildpeak AT3W Replaced by Falken Wildpeak AT4W | All Season | 89% | 3 | 28,001 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Cross | All Season | 83% | 3 | 82,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion ATR Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | All Season | 80% | 3 | 97,000 miles |
| BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 Replaced by BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 | All Season | 73% | 3 | 88,000 miles |
| BFGoodrich AllTerrain TA KO Discontinued | All Season | 68% | 3 | 38,070 miles |
| Cooper Discoverer MS | Winter | 81% | 2 | 0 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather | All Season | 62% | 2 | 37,500 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 336 tyres are made in 245/70 R16. Browse every 245/70 R16 tyre →
What drivers say about their 245/70 R16 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
I've owned many brands, including cheap brands like Nangkank, but the Wildpeak completely convinced me in winter.
I've had Michelin tires before, which were very expensive, but the price-performance ratio can't compete with Falken.
I've had Michelin tires before, which were very expensive, but the price-performance ratio can't compete with Falken.
Living in the Northwest, these tires made my life miserable when driving in wet road conditions. Too many times I was fishtailing in fall/winter time frame so much I started to not drive my vehicle in wet conditions. On dry road conditions the tractions were solid and a comfortable ride.
Changed from Pirelli Scorpion AT plus to these. The difference is amazing. So much more grip on our "road", which is a 3km goat track down a mountain, which gets ultra slippery and muddy when it rains. Best AT tyres I have had under my Mitsubishi. Very happy. And they look good too.
I’ve had these Cooper AT3 installed for 6 months now. My initial thoughts and experiences are that these are a great set of tyres.
I drive a Kia Sorento with part time 4wd and I do 50/50 road and off road. Dry and mud. I can only say off road these tyres haven’t let me down. I’ve driven across Wales in dry and wet conditions and I’ve been very happy with this purchase. They bite well into the mud and get you out of trouble in 4wd. On the road at motorway speeds you can’t really tell they are A/T tyres. Only a barely audible humming from the aggressive tread pattern, but you’d really have to pay attention to hear the difference between these and road tyres. The only thing I noticed was the slightly softer road feedback through the steering wheel. Even at 35psi the feel of the road is quite soft, but is this because they are A/T tyres and not tarmac racing tyres? However, this does not affect handling or confidence as they grip the road very well in wet and dry. The soft feel also provides a very comfortable drive on the road.
Yes I will be buying these again when they are approaching 4mm.
I drive a Kia Sorento with part time 4wd and I do 50/50 road and off road. Dry and mud. I can only say off road these tyres haven’t let me down. I’ve driven across Wales in dry and wet conditions and I’ve been very happy with this purchase. They bite well into the mud and get you out of trouble in 4wd. On the road at motorway speeds you can’t really tell they are A/T tyres. Only a barely audible humming from the aggressive tread pattern, but you’d really have to pay attention to hear the difference between these and road tyres. The only thing I noticed was the slightly softer road feedback through the steering wheel. Even at 35psi the feel of the road is quite soft, but is this because they are A/T tyres and not tarmac racing tyres? However, this does not affect handling or confidence as they grip the road very well in wet and dry. The soft feel also provides a very comfortable drive on the road.
Yes I will be buying these again when they are approaching 4mm.
I bought 4 of the tires at Walmart about two years ago. All 4 tires are wearing out on the outer edge of the tires. I also believe the ride to be much inferior to what I used when I drove much more. I have had them rotated regularly and had a front end alignment which the mechanic noted he made only slight adjustment. Tires only have about 4,000 miles. No joke. I am headed to Walmart. I would NOT buy this tire again.
After quite some research, decided on the Pirelli Scorpion AT+ and not regretted it! Really good tyres, both on and off road. The first year I had to drive one hour on Motorways to get to our newly purchased farm (Valencia, Spain) then 3km on a gritted forest road and the last 2,5km on the track down to the farm. This track is seriously bad, with deep ruts, bolders, roots and pointy rocks. Inititally I used to drive down in 4x4, but this is not really necessary as these tyres have plenty of grip, so in dry weather now driving in 4x2. But, as soon as it rains, the flatter parts of this track get seriously slippery, so always in 4x4. But also then these tyres perform really well and you feel safe and confident. We have now been living in the farm for a year and go up and down the mountain at least once a day, but sometimes twice of even three times. Have the tyres just over 2 years now and they have done 12.000km, but they still look in pretty good shape, seeing the abuse they get on a daily basis. Whether I would buy them again, depends on what is then available on the market. Tyres keep improving all the time. But for now, I could certainly recommend them.
I had the opportunity to use the tires I have been using for 2 years on snowy, wet and off-road conditions. It is an ideal tire in terms of driving comfort, braking on different road types, and road holding.
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