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255-40r17 tires

Potenza RE-71RZ

Racing tires offer drivers strong performance on the drag strip, race track, street track, or dirt track. These tires are available in different varieties, but are typically built to provide quicker acceleration, responsive steering, and improved braking for faster lap times.

Passenger tires are some of the most common tires you'll find on the roads today, and frequently used on coupes, sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and other passenger vehicles. Passenger tires are available in a wide variety of types, such as all-season, winter, and ultra-high-performance.

This product is not covered by a manufacturer’s treadlife warranty.

Mileage Warranty

The maximum carrying capacity for a tire determined by the manufacturer.

Maximum speed capability to safely carry a load for an extended period of time.

Max Speed

The maximum load carrying strength at the specified inflation pressure, also known as ply rating.

The side of the tire between the tread and rim, with cosmetic branding as well as information about the tire including manufacturer, model, size, etc.

Sidewall

Standards that measure treadwear, temperature resistance and traction, example: "640 A A".  The 640 is the treadwear test and it lasted 6.4 times longer than the comparison tire tested against.  The first "A" is the traction rating using straight-line wet traction on test surfaces (see information tables tab) and the second "A" is the temperature rating by testing operation at high speeds without heat-related failure (see information tables tab).

UTQG

Wet Traction is a piece of the UTQG for example if  UTQG is: 500 AA A, the wet traction piece is the second piece, the "AA".

Wet Traction

Measured in 32nds of an inch, this metric shows how much tread life is left on a tire, with the tire's traction & stopping capabilities greatly diminished at 4/32nds and less. Tire manufacturers include "tire wear bars" at 2/32nds to indicate when your tire is worn out.

Tread Depth

The highest inflation pressure (measured in pounds of force per square inch, PSI) the tire is designed to contain, and should only be used when called for by the vehicle placard.

Inflation Pressure

An identifier of a particular tire line and size combination assigned by the tire manufacturer.

Part Number

Tread design (or tread pattern) can affect handling, traction & noise for different driving styles & road conditions.

Tread Design

Tire Weight

The measurement of width from a tires inner sidewall to the outer sidewall.

Section Width

The range of widths the rim of the vehicle can be for this tire to be safely mounted on.

Rim Range

The diameter of a tire that is inflated without any load applied.

Overall Diameter

A three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol branded on a tire's sidewall indicates the tire meets required performance criteria in snow testing to be considered severe snow service-rated.

Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS)

Low rolling resistance tires are designed to reduce the energy loss as a tire rolls, decreasing the required rolling effort, improving vehicle fuel efficiency.

Low Rolling Resistance

Vezda UHP Summer (KR20A)

37 tires available in 255-40r17

In Size 255-40r17

**Most drivers choose from our top picks**<br />They include the best matches 
                     of this tire size based on popularity, user ratings, and price.

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With similar, but improved specs to the factory tire

Best match:

Best match to original tire

Proxes R1R

Autocross tires are meant to be driven on the track or other performance courses and usually feature a slick design and special rubber compounds for better traction, acceleration, braking, and cornering. These tires are engineered to help drivers shave crucial seconds off of lap times, and should not be used in near-freezing temperatures.

Consistently rated as excellent by experts with the highest SimpleScore among the top 5 tires.

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Chosen by our tire experts.

ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS

Ultra-high-performance all-season tires provide sporty traction and handling plus quick acceleration and braking in dry, wet, and light winter weather.

This product is covered by a 50,000 mile manufacturer’s treadlife warranty. Merchandise covered by a manufacturer’s warranty is sold with the warranty by the 
        manufacturer extended to the purchaser. We will be happy to assist in obtaining fulfillment of a manufacturer’s 
        warranty. Other than applicable manufacturers’ warranties, there are no warranties, express or implied, 
        including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The only tires SimpleTire can 
        warranty are brand new defects (meaning that they have not been mounted or driven on). Any bead damaged will be 
        void of any warranty claim. Any other adjustments should be taken to the nearest authorized dealer for that 
        manufacturer. Sometimes the manufacturer also provides a treadlife warranty and mileage rating. Please be aware 
        that not all tires hold a mileage warranty from the manufacturer. Different tire models, even from the same 
        manufacturer, may or may not come with a treadlife warranty.

Based on verified customer reviews, this tire has been highly rated.

Top rated:

Best customer reviewed tire.

Like  their name suggest, all season tires are designed to give drivers performance year-round. All-season tires often provide strong performance in dry and wet conditions, and suitable traction and grip in wintery weather.

This product is covered by a 30,000 mile manufacturer’s treadlife warranty. Merchandise covered by a manufacturer’s warranty is sold with the warranty by the 
        manufacturer extended to the purchaser. We will be happy to assist in obtaining fulfillment of a manufacturer’s 
        warranty. Other than applicable manufacturers’ warranties, there are no warranties, express or implied, 
        including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The only tires SimpleTire can 
        warranty are brand new defects (meaning that they have not been mounted or driven on). Any bead damaged will be 
        void of any warranty claim. Any other adjustments should be taken to the nearest authorized dealer for that 
        manufacturer. Sometimes the manufacturer also provides a treadlife warranty and mileage rating. Please be aware 
        that not all tires hold a mileage warranty from the manufacturer. Different tire models, even from the same 
        manufacturer, may or may not come with a treadlife warranty.

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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ
255/40R17 98W XL | In stock

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Kenda Vezda UHP Summer (KR20A)
255/40ZR17 94W XL | In stock

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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ255/40R17 98W XL | In stock

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Kenda Vezda UHP Summer (KR20A)255/40ZR17 94W XL | In stock

CategoryRacingVehiclePassengerMileage WarrantyN/A

Load Index1477 lbs (94)Max Speed168 MPH (W)Load RangeExtra (XL)SidewallBlackwallUTQG300AAWet TractionATread Depth8/32ndsInflation Pressure44 PSIPart Number20A014Tread DesignDirectionalTire Weight26.99 lbsSection Width10.2"Rim Range8.50-10.00"Overall Diameter25"Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS)No

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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ
255/40R17 98W XL | In stock

Category
Racing
Vehicle
Passenger
Mileage Warranty
N/A

Kenda Vezda UHP Summer (KR20A)
255/40ZR17 94W XL | In stock

Category
Racing
Vehicle
Passenger
Mileage Warranty
N/A

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