P245/65/R17 - Tire price advice

[SZR48207]

Is anyone familiar with "typical pricing" for tires in this size? I am researching options for a friend with a Toyota Highlander that takes this size.

He's able to get a deal on some Goodyear Fortera tires for $79/ea (after some special discount). However, he runs these tires currently and they howl like crazy at any speed. Like most GY tires they are hard as a rock, long wearing, but absolutely terrible for comfort and noise.


I thought I could find some Kumho/Hankook/Sumitomo tires in this size for a comparable price, since I have known these brands to be softer riding and quieter.

But that $79 can't be beat! Or can it?

(title fixed -- used to say 245/75/17)

 

[SatinSilver]

I'm not showing that as a standard size on a Highlander. Closest I see is 245/65R17.

https://tirereviewsandmore.com/best-toyota-highlander-tires/

 

[SZR48207]

[censored]! You are correct it's 245 65 17! My mistake in the title.

 

[SatinSilver]

Ok I see two Forteras available, the HL and the SL. The frist one ranks in the lower half of similar tires and the other ranks in the upper half of like tires.

https://tirereviewsandmore.com/goodyear-fortera-hl-reviews/

https://tirereviewsandmore.com/goodyear-fortera-sl-reviews/

Also where's he located? The HL version gets loud as it wears. Maybe get the SL for the same price if possible since they both have promos going on them via rebates and instant savings.

 

[JC1]

Not familiar with the size, but you get what you pay for and that's the case with most tires. Does Cooper make that size tire.

 

[SZR48207]

Thanks Satin -- Really appreciate you doing this.

The location is OK. I'm pretty sure the current tires are the HLs, so I'll suggest trying to get the SL for the same deal.

 

[NormanBuntz]

I can vouch for the Sumitomo Tour Plus LXT in that size, which I have on my Ridgeline. Quiet, smooth, nice handling and long wearing so far. I paid $158 a tire five years ago at Tire Kingdom. Frankly there should be little quality to find under $100 in that size.

See what you can find listed at simpletire.com. Also you can save some money with some of Cooper's private label brands like Mastercraft, Dean and Eldorado.