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255/55R17 tires

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Our top pick in 255/55R17

Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400

  • Highway all-season truck

Best for drivers prioritizing on-road performance.

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.
Full analysis

The highest spec score among highway all-season truck tires in this size that we have analysis for, the most common category for 255/55R17.

69Good
None listed
300
A
V · 149 mph

Every scale below runs from the lowest to the highest spec score among the 1 scored tires in 255/55R17 (69 to 69).

Best highway all-season truck tires in 255/55R17

1 model, highest spec score first.

All highway all-season truck tires

  1. Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400

    Best for drivers prioritizing on-road performance.

    69GoodFrom 4 of 5 specs
    Warranty
    None listed
    Treadwear
    300
    Traction
    A
    Speed rating
    V · 149 mph
    • 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.

Vehicles that use 255/55R17

A sample of recent vehicles whose factory front size is 255/55R17. Sizes can vary by trim, so confirm yours before you buy.

  • 2004 Bentley Azure
  • 2004 Bentley Continental
  • 2003 Bentley Azure
  • 2003 Bentley Continental
  • 2003 Dodge Dakota
  • 2002 Bentley Azure
  • 2002 Bentley Continental
  • 2002 Dodge Dakota
  • 2002 Rolls Royce Corniche
  • 2001 Bentley Azure
  • 2001 Bentley Continental
  • 2001 Dodge Dakota

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Popular brands in 255/55R17

The number beside each brand is how many of its models come in this size.

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.

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.

Sidewall height
140 mm
Overall diameter
28.0 in
Circumference
88.1 in
Revs per mile
719

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 Azure, 2004 Bentley Continental, 2003 Bentley Azure, 2003 Bentley Continental 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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