Firestone Transforce HT3 245/70R17

Firestone Transforce HT3 245/70R17 E 119/116R Highway All-Season Tire 013898

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $218.05πŸ“ 245/70R17πŸš— SUV/Light Truck

πŸ’‘ Is the Firestone Transforce HT3 245/70R17 a Good Tire?

The Firestone 245/70R17 is an all-season highway tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact SUVs. Decent highway comfort for daily driving, though performance capabilities are limited compared to higher-rated options. Currently priced from $218.05, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Firestone Transforce HT3 245/70R17 is an all-season highway tire designed for pickup truck, van, SUV, and commercial vehicle drivers who prioritize durability and reliable year-round performance in demanding conditions. Its tread design and compound focus on load-carrying capability, chip and tear resistance, and maintaining traction across varied weather conditions.

The tire features a symmetric tread pattern with closely spaced independent blocks for versatility on rough roads, while wide circumferential grooves and full-depth lateral slots help evacuate water to reduce hydroplaning. The long-life, chip and tear-resistant all-season compound is engineered with zig zag siping that delivers biting edges for slippery conditions while maintaining tread block stability. With only 4 driver evaluations available, the performance data remains limited, though the tire is engineered specifically for the stress of hauling heavy loads.

Compared to passenger car all-season tires, it emphasizes heavy-duty construction and load durability while maintaining highway comfort and year-round capability. Overall, it's a solid choice for work trucks and commercial vehicles used primarily for hauling and highway driving in varied weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Firestone Transforce HT3 245/70R17
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
$218.05⭐ N/A (4 reviews)Commercial vehicle operators needing reliable highway performance🌀️ All Season
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
$147.62⭐ Excellent (667 reviews)SUV and pickup truck winter driving❄️ Winter
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
$156.36⭐ N/A (51 reviews)Daily commuting with occasional off-road excursions🌀️ All Season
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
$167.59⭐ Excellent (530 reviews)Light truck and SUV owners needing year-round capability🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$173.71⭐ Good (878 reviews)Daily highway commuting in crossovers and SUVs🌀️ All Season
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Firestone Transforce HT3 245/70R17
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
Price
$218.05
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (4 reviews)
Best For
Commercial vehicle operators needing reliable highway performance
Season
🌀️ All Season
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 245/70R17
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Price
$147.62
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (667 reviews)
Best For
SUV and pickup truck winter driving
Season
❄️ Winter
Advanta ATX-850 245/70R17
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
Price
$156.36
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (51 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting with occasional off-road excursions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 245/70R17
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
Price
$167.59
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (530 reviews)
Best For
Light truck and SUV owners needing year-round capability
Season
🌀️ All Season
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition 245/70R17
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$173.71
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (878 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in crossovers and SUVs
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Heavy-Duty Construction
Built with reinforced internal construction to handle the stress of hauling heavy loads and commercial use.
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Water Evacuation
Wide circumferential grooves and full-depth lateral slots help channel water away to reduce hydroplaning risk.
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Chip Resistant
Long-life compound engineered to resist chips and tears from rough road conditions and debris.
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All-Season Traction
Zig zag siping provides biting edges for grip in light snow while maintaining stability in dry conditions.
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Even Wear Profile
Optimized profile design helps resist uneven wear patterns common in heavy-duty applications.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Commercial vehicle operators needing reliable highway performanceβœ“ Pickup truck owners who regularly haul heavy loadsβœ“ Van drivers requiring year-round durability and tractionβœ“ Work vehicles operating on mixed road surfaces
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Specifications

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Size
245/70R17
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Load Index
116
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Speed Rating
R
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TirePath Editorial Review

3.5
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"We recommend this for commercial drivers and heavy haulers who need dependable highway traction in all seasons. Limited customer feedback makes it harder to assess long-term durability."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Survey Ratings4 reviews
CategoryHighway All-Season

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Firestone Transforce HT3 245/70R17 E 119/116R Highway All-Season Tire 013898
Size245/70R17
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