SUV / 4WD

255/70R16 Tyres

Highway and off-road capability · Australia

Tyre Width
255 mm
Sidewall Height
179 mm
Rim Diameter
16"
Overall Diameter
764 mm
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About 255/70R16 Tyres

A capable SUV tyre size suited to vehicles that carry heavier loads and may occasionally venture off sealed roads. Higher load index ratings handle the weight of full-size SUVs and utes. A/T variants are popular for dual-purpose highway and dirt driving. Wider choice of brands than performance sizes, with eBay often stocking imported brands at significant savings.

What do the numbers mean?

255
Tread Width

255mm across the contact patch — the part that touches the road.

70%
Aspect Ratio

The sidewall height is 70% of the tread width — 179mm tall.

R16"
Rim Size

Fits a 16-inch wheel. The R means radial construction — standard on all modern vehicles.

255/70R16 Price Guide

Budget brands$140 – $224 per tyre
Mid-range (Yokohama, Hankook, Falken)$210 – $336 per tyre
Premium (Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental)$312 – $480 per tyre

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Vehicles That Use 255/70R16

The following vehicles use 255/70R16 as an OEM or common fitment size:

Ford Ranger
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Related Sizes

195/55R16205/55R16205/60R16215/55R16215/60R16225/55R16225/60R16235/60R16235/70R16245/70R16265/70R16
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