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245/65 R17 Tyres

Everything we know about the 245/65 R17 tyre size: 15 owner reviews covering 272,192 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 15owner reviews
  • 272,192 milescovered on them
  • 347tyres made in this size
245/65 R17 To scale, mm
Ø 750 245 159 17" 159

245/65 R17 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 245/65 R17 rather than a range across a model. 219 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: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 113 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

18 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 31 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

69dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 245/65 R17 tyres are labelled at 69 dB external noise:

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 245/65 R17 mean?

A 245/65 R17 tyre is 245 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (159 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 750 mm.

245/65 R17 nominal dimensions
Section width245 mm
Sidewall height159 mm
Rim diameter17" (432 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 750 mm
Circumference≈ 2,357 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 424
Revolutions per mile≈ 683

Also written as

245/65R17 245/65 ZR17 245-65-17 245 65 17

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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Every tyre reviewed in 245/65 R17

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 11 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed in 245/65 R17
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
General Grabber AT Discontinued Replaced by General Grabber AT3 Plus All Season 95% 2 7,054 miles
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 All Season 89% 2 98,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 347 tyres are made in 245/65 R17. Browse every 245/65 R17 tyre →

What drivers say about their 245/65 R17 tyres

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

73%
Hifly HT601 245/65 R17 Mercedes Benz ML 10,000 miles October 18, 2026

Similar to my Bridgestone a/t revo 2. The difference is the price.

80%
Kumho Road Venture AT52 245/65 R17 Toyota Kluger (Highlander) 5,000 miles August 18, 2026

Picked these up for a 2013 Toyota Highlander. I wanted something with a firmer sidewall, that I could run all year round, and take on gravel roads with a little extra sidewall protection. (I haven't done a winter on them yet but will try to update the review when I do.) If I'm honest, I was also attracted to the idea of butching up a mall crawler a little.
I replaced a worn set of 19" Michelin Defender LTX. The ride became less jarring over bumps, so more comfortable, and the stiffer sidewalls helped retain a nice handling feel. They're louder due to the tread pattern, but nothing the radio can't manage. Mileage has been a little worse, but thats to be expected with new and more aggressive tires.
If you needed a comfortable, durable tire that wasn't too heavy, and maintained reasonable mileage, I would consider these. Overall I have been happy with these tires, but have learned I would have preferred a tire more suited to highway cruising.

50%
Michelin Primacy Tour AS 245/65 R17 Toyota 28 miles November 20, 2023
Primacy Tour A/S on my 2009 Highlander had significant wear after 2 years and 28K miles. Tire rotation and alignment kept up, but not 100% so no credit toward new. Fine tires for th efirst year, but that kind of wear is unacceptable and do not recommend.
100%
Bridgestone Dueler HT 684 245/65 R17 Volkswagen Amarok permanent 4x4 110 miles August 12, 2022
These tyres are the greatest so far traveled 110,000 km starting to show wear probably get 120,000 130,000 been all but 10,000 hwy driving will be purchasing them again absolute brilliant for my situation. The 2020 AMAROK CORE is one brilliant Ute.
88%
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 245/65 R17 Fiat Fullback 58,000 miles November 9, 2021
I put these tyres on a fiat fullback and had them for 58000 miles before selling them vehicle with 8mm of tread remaining. I found they handled as well on the road as the factory Bridgestone tyres. I found the snow performance to be brilliant, didn't have any issues in snow and even pulled other vehicles up hills. Overall I would say a fantastic all season, all terrain tyre which is Road oriented
90%
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 245/65 R17 Mitsubishi L200 40,000 miles March 25, 2021
I got these tyres as a compromise to give me good motorway driving and allow me to park on construction sites without issues. I think the tyres have been fantastic. They perform brilliantly in snow and fill me with confidence when out on the road. I have got 45k out of them so far and expect them to last a final 5k before the new truck arrives.
98%
Radar Renegade AT 5 245/65 R17 Land Rover Discovery 3 48,000 miles December 1, 2019
I bought a set of these tyres, about 2 years ago i doo 2000 miles per month to work every day I got 48,000miles out of my last set I have a discovery 3 which as you know is a heavy 4x4 these tyres a brilliant in the snow Great off roading never once had a puncture no damage to the tyre walls just worn down through to my tracking was out I bet I would of got 60,000miles to a set of these easy, I'm running gt radial adventura atm shocking we do offroading at a 4x4 course and these are bad don't buy gt radial for your 4x4 dangerous tyres, definitely just waiting on my new set of 4 renegade at5's to turn up they are an amazing not over priced well worth the money....
91%
Toyo Open Country All Terrain 245/65 R17 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 LTD 12,000 miles December 28, 2018
Purchased these Feb 2018 just after buying my 2004 Jeep GCL 2.7, due to the previous Volvo V50 having a PSA engine....

Have done about 12k miles on them so far, tried in gravel, mud, snow, ice and rock and will say that they are a superb all-rounder. I have full confidence in them now and know I made the right choice in buying them.

Economy - my Jeep is getting better MPG than manufacturer stats
Noise - no noticeable extra noise compared with the road tyres they replaced
Wear - hardly wearing at all, I'm not surprised they last 50k miles. Makes me laugh when I remember wearing out 4 new Yokohamas in 10k miles that were fitted on my classic (proper) Mini.
Tarmac - not pushed it to it's limits on the road as it's a proper solid axle 4x4, not a racing car, so these are more than adequate for the vehicles that they were designed for.
Wet grip - never had reason to panic, it goes round corners, stops etc as it should
Snow/ice - it's fantastic to be able to drive past £80k "premium 4x4s" that are stuck in snow! This is worth the investment alone!
Mud - not really got in-deep as they are not MT tyres, however, I have been on slippy stuff on a hill (snowy wet grassy sloppy mud) they got me up it. MT tyres would without doubt excel here.
Rock/gravel/sand - no worries here really either

I would recommend them to anyone with a 4x4 or AWD that needs to go off road or have a play once in a while, or is even just wanting peace of mind - they will not let you down.

Mud Terrain tyres they are not, so any serious off-roading will require more aggressive tyres.

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