Bakkie Tyres: Hilux, Fortuner & Ranger Prices

On 13 October 2026 the exact same tyre, a Dunlop Grandtrek AT25 in 265/65 R17 (the size on most Toyota Hiluxes and Fortuners), was listed at R2 050 at Tyre Box and R2 999 at Tiger Wheel & Tyre. Same brand, same pattern, same load and speed rating. That is R949 a tyre, or R3 796 on a set of four, for nothing more than phoning the right shop.

Bakkie and 4x4 SUV tyres are some of the most expensive tyres South Africans buy, and they have some of the widest price gaps we track. This guide covers which size your bakkie takes, what a set really costs right now, how to choose between all-terrain and highway tyres, and the load-rating trap that catches people out when they shop on price alone.

Which tyre size does your bakkie take?

Always confirm against the placard on the driver's door pillar (or the sidewall of the tyres you have now), because trims and facelifts differ. As a starting point:

• Toyota Hilux: most modern models run 265/65 R17; workhorse single cabs use 265/70 R16, and Legend models step up to 18-inch rims.
• Toyota Fortuner: usually 265/65 R17, with higher trims and some facelifts on 265/60 R18.
• Ford Ranger: XL trims on 255/70 R16, XLT on 265/65 R17, Wildtrak on 18-inch rims.
• Isuzu D-Max: 255/65 R17 on most trims, 255/60 R18 on top-spec V-Cross.
• Nissan Navara: 255/65 R17 on many double cabs, 255/70 R16 on workhorse trims, 255/60 R18 on top variants.

Not sure how to read the numbers? Our tyre size guide explains every part of the code, including the load index and speed rating that matter so much on a bakkie.

What bakkie tyres cost in South Africa right now

Live listings for the common bakkie and 4x4 SUV sizes, from the weekly price refresh on 13 October 2026. "Typical" is the middle price of all in-stock listings for that size, across budget, mid-range and premium brands.

Prices are per tyre. A set of four mid-range all-terrains on a Hilux or Fortuner usually lands between about R8 000 and R13 000 before fitment, and premium or LT-rated tyres can push well past R16 000. Click a size above for today's prices, ranked cheapest first.

Same tyre, very different price

The AT25 is not a one-off. These are popular bakkie tyres in 265/65 R17, each compared like for like: same model, same load index, same speed rating, all listed in stock on 13 October 2026.

Two things to check before you jump on the lowest number. First, whether the price includes fitting: some retailers (Supa Quick, for example) quote fitted prices, so a slightly higher figure can still be the better deal. Second, the exact load and speed rating, which brings us to the trap below.

All-terrain, highway or mud-terrain?

• Highway terrain (H/T): quieter, longer-wearing and usually cheaper. The right tyre if your bakkie lives on tar, does school runs and long N1 trips, and only sees the odd gravel road.
• All-terrain (A/T): the default for most South African bakkies, and the type many bakkies wear from the factory. Tougher sidewalls and a more open tread for gravel, farm roads and the occasional sandy track, with a little more road noise. The AT25, AT5, Grabber AT3, CrossContact AT and Dueler D693 above are all in this group.
• Mud-terrain (M/T) and rugged-terrain (R/T): for serious off-roading. They are louder, wear faster on tar and cost more. Unless you regularly do proper 4x4 trails, an all-terrain is the better buy.

The load-rating trap: why one Grabber AT3 costs R2 000 more

On 13 October the General Grabber AT3 in 265/65 R17 was listed from R2 750 in its 112H version and from R4 729 in its LT 117S version. Same name, same tread pattern, different tyre. The LT (light truck) version has a stiffer, heavier carcass with a higher load index (117 against 112), built for heavy loads and towing.

• Never fit a lower load index than your placard. If your bakkie came on 112, a 112 or higher is fine; a 109 is not, whatever the saving.
• You do not always need LT. If you mostly drive unloaded, a standard passenger-construction all-terrain at the placard load index rides better and costs less. LT tyres earn their price if you tow a caravan or boat, carry heavy loads, or run a work bakkie.
• Compare like with like. When one shop looks R1 500 cheaper, check the load index and speed rating in the listing before you assume it is the same tyre.

Are budget all-terrains worth it?

The cheapest 265/65 R17 all-terrains on 13 October were around R1 700 to R2 000 a tyre, from brands such as Annaite, Ecovision and Powertrac. That is roughly half the price of a well-known mid-range tyre. They make sense on a bakkie that mostly stays in town or on the farm at modest speeds. For a loaded double cab doing 120 km/h on the N1 with the family inside, wet braking and heat resistance matter more, and a tested mid-range all-terrain is money well spent. Our budget tyre guide and tyre brand guide go into which brands hold up on South African roads.

Upsizing to 18-inch rims, or the other way round

Many Hilux, Fortuner and Ranger owners swap between 17 and 18-inch wheels. 265/65 R17 and 265/60 R18 have almost the same overall diameter, so either keeps the speedometer and ABS happy. The 17-inch option has a taller sidewall that rides gravel and potholes better, and tyres in 265/65 R17 are often cheaper. Going down a rim size is a popular way to save on the next set, as long as the smaller rims clear your brakes. Ask your fitment centre to confirm before you buy wheels.

Fitting, balancing and alignment

Budget for fitting and balancing on top of the tyre price, plus a wheel alignment when you replace a set; bakkies that do gravel, carry loads and hit potholes knock their alignment out faster than cars do. Rotating front and rear tyres every 10 000 km or so evens out wear and helps a set of all-terrains last. Our fitment cost guide has typical prices, and our replacement guide covers tread depth and tyre age.

How to save on your next set

1. Confirm your size, load index and speed rating from the door placard.
2. Open the live price page for that size (for most Hiluxes and Fortuners, 265/65 R17) and sort the tyre you want by price.
3. Check whether the cheapest listing includes fitment and balancing.
4. Compare at least two or three retailers on the exact same model before you buy.
5. Ask about set-of-four specials; many retailers discount sets, especially on all-terrains.

Prices change every week, so treat the numbers in this guide as a snapshot and check the live pages for today's prices. TyreCompare is free, needs no login, and ranks offers from cheapest first.