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255/55R17 Tires

Compare 1 available models across 1 categories, then confirm fitment for your vehicle.

Our Top Pick in 255/55R17
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400
Highway All-Season TruckPerformance

The Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 is a solid choice for truck owners who prioritize on-road performance, with its dry grip and handling scores of 8.5 surpassing category averages.

Dry grip score of 8.5 exceeds the highway all-season truck category average of 7.7, making it reliable for on-road handling. Wet grip rating of 7 is above the category average of 6.1, providing better performance in rainy conditions. Handling score of 8.5 ensures responsive driving dynamics, beneficial for highway cruising.
66Spec score (est.)
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Best Highway All-Season Truck Tires in 255/55R17

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Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400Performance

The Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 is a solid choice for truck owners who prioritize on-road performance, with its dry grip and handling scores of 8.5 surpassing category averages.

  • Dry grip score of 8.5 exceeds the highway all-season truck category average of 7.7, making it reliable for on-road handling.
  • Wet grip rating of 7 is above the category average of 6.1, providing better performance in rainy conditions.

The 40,000-mile treadwear warranty is a major drawback, especially for those who drive long distances regularly.

Treadwear 300Traction A
Spec score66estimated
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Vehicles Using 255/55R17

2004 Bentley
Continental2004 Bentley
Azure2003 Dodge
Dakota2003 Bentley
Azure2003 Bentley
Continental2002 Bentley
Azure2002 Dodge
Dakota2002 Rolls Royce
Corniche

+ 22 more vehicles use this size

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Size decoded

What 255/55R17 Means

255/55R17 designates a tire 255 mm (10.0") wide with a sidewall 55% as tall as it is wide — about 140 mm (5.5") — mounted on a 17-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 28.0", a circumference of about 88.1", and approximately 719 revolutions per mile. Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer and tread design.

140 mm

Sidewall height

28.0"

Overall diameter

88.1"

Circumference

719

Revs per mile

Of the 1 255/55R17 tire models we track, the most common category is highway all-season truck (1 model) — a good indicator of the kind of vehicles and driving this size is designed for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 255/55R17 mean?
255/55R17 breaks down as follows: 255mm is the tire's section width (the widest point), 55 is the aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percentage of width), R means radial construction, and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches.
What vehicles use 255/55R17 tires?
255/55R17 is a common fitment for vehicles like the 2004 Bentley Continental, 2004 Bentley Azure, 2003 Dodge Dakota, 2003 Bentley Azure and others. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before purchasing.
How tall is a 255/55R17 tire?
A 255/55R17 tire has a sidewall height of about 140 mm (5.5") and an overall diameter of roughly 28.0", turning approximately 719 revolutions per mile. Actual dimensions vary slightly by manufacturer and model, so confirm against your vehicle's placard before changing sizes.

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