4th set of Geolanders I've had for big mileage over the years. This most recent set on Chevy Colorado p/u truck. 3 previous sets on midsize SUVs lasted into the 50,000 mile plus range. This set now at 35,000 miles and service tells me they're worn at 4/32, 4/32, 4/32, and 3/32. SO probably bought my last set of Geo's.
255/65 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 255/65 R17 tyre size: 11 owner reviews covering 181,019 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 11owner reviews
- 181,019 milescovered on them
- 207tyres made in this size
255/65 R17 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 255/65 R17 rather than a range across a model. 121 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 110 (up to 1,060 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). 54 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
14 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
- Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV Summer 8.9
- Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 8.8
- Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV Summer 8.1
- Nokian Wetproof SUV Summer 7.9
- Avon ZX7 Summer 7.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 All Season 8.2
69dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 255/65 R17 tyres are labelled at 69 dB external noise:
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV Summer 8.9
- Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 8.8
- Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 Winter 8.5
- Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV Summer 7.6
- Avon ZX7 Summer 7.3
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 255/65 R17 mean?
A 255/65 R17 tyre is 255 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (166 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 763 mm.
| Section width | 255 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 166 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 763 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,398 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 417 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 671 |
Also written as
255/65R17 255/65 ZR17 255-65-17 255 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.
What cars use 255/65 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Isuzu DMAX
2 reviews in this size
Nissan Navara 2.5tdi
1 reviews in this size
Ford Mondeo
1 reviews in this size
Nissan Pathfinder
1 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz ML
1 reviews in this size
Land Rover Discovery 2
1 reviews in this size
Land Rover Discovery 3
1 reviews in this size
Nissan 2002 patrol
1 reviews in this size
Honda CRV
1 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 255/65 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 9 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 Replaced by Hankook Dynapro AT2 | All Season | 83% | 2 | 47,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 207 tyres are made in 255/65 R17. Browse every 255/65 R17 tyre →
What drivers say about their 255/65 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
These are great tyres and made me feel safe and comfortable driving in any weather conditions here in Western Australia. Driving in the heavy winter rain is often challenging, and the summer sun makes the tarmac extremely hot and tough on any rubber. If it wasn't for the minimal mileage - 12,000miles (18,000km) and they are done - I would undoubtedly fit them again on my CR-V. My next set will be again a Continental, but I will test a set of UltraContact UC6.
Looked long and hard for the right tyres for my 2016 isuzu d max I need a tyre that grips every where I go. But as I do around 500 mile a week I need a tyre that will give me everything. And I have found them. AT001 very good all round.
These came fitted to my pick up when I got it new. I have no issues with the comfort or noise. I've no idea what to say about the 'road grip' and 'progressiveness' because it's a pick up not a sports car. The issue is with wet grip. I am a car mechanic and a truck driver so I've driven a lot of things and these are by far the worst tyres ive ever experienced in the wet. They also love picking up stones and then throwing them down the side of my car when you pick up speed. I am not a fast driver but I am a confident driver who spends a lot of time on country roads but my confidence goes when the roads are wet. Not experienced them in snow yet and don't want to even with 4 wheel drive.
Good all round tyre. Ok over rocks and on grass. Nice on the road
very good tyre, disco's and range rovers are great critics of tyres, anything wrong with your tyre choice and they will let you know. This tyre is quiet grippy dry & wet and long wearing.
These tires are amazing. After six years and more than 85000kms they still behave very well on dry and wet. Actually their performance on wet or even flooded roads is exceptional. I've done several kms on mountain roads, driving on sharp stones without any problems. On the other hand they have little grip on snow. If you are looking for summer high performance tires this is a good and recommended choice.
These tyres are astounding. Snow, ice and untreated roads are common where I live in North East Scotland and winter has been hard so far this year. The grip, traction and control these tyres offer is incredible and probably saved my life this week.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre 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 Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.