Ford F-150 Tire Size Guide: OEM, Plus-One & Off-Road Options by Year

You're standing in the tire shop parking lot, phone in hand, staring at a wall of rubber. The counter guy asks what you need for your 2022 F-150 XLT SuperCrew, and you blank. Factory spec? Plus-one? P-metric or LT? It matters more than most folks think. The wrong choice throws off your speedo, rubs your fender liner, and tanks your load rating. This guide gives you exact numbers by year and trim, when to go bigger, and what to watch for on off-road builds.

Most F-150s from 2015 to 2024 run between 265/60R18 and 275/55R20 from the factory, depending on trim. The base XL starts on 17-inch wheels; Lariat and above move to 18 or 20 inches. A plus-one upgrade (one inch larger wheel, lower-profile rubber) keeps the same overall diameter. Off-road builds typically run 33- to 35-inch tires, and some need a leveling kit to clear. Always match load index to your payload rating.

How to Read an F-150 Tire Size

That string of numbers on your sidewall isn't random. Take 265/60R18 114T.

The 265 is section width in millimeters. The 60 is aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percent of width). The R means radial. The 18 is wheel diameter in inches. The 114 is load index. The T is speed rating.

For a half-ton truck, load index is critical. A 114 load index means each one carries 2,601 lbs at max inflation. Four tires equal 10,404 lbs of capacity, well above any F-150 GVWR.

Then there's the P versus LT question. A P-metric one (P265/60R18) uses passenger-car load math. An LT one (LT265/70R17) runs a stiffer sidewall and higher load rating. If your F-150 tows a 7,000-lb trailer every weekend, LT-rated rubber is worth the rougher ride.

Speed ratings on an F-150 usually fall in the S (112 mph), T (118), or H (130) range. That covers all legal speeds.

Factory-Style F-150 Tire Sizes by Year and Trim (2015-2024)

Ford's 13th-gen (2015-2020) and 14th-gen (2021-current) F-150s share more fitments than you'd think. The big variables are trim level and whether the truck came with an off-road or sport package. You can cross-check anything below against the Ford spec page for your exact VIN.

2015-2017 F-150 Factory Sizes

The aluminum-body trucks landed with 17-inch wheels on the XL and STX, 18-inch on the XLT and Lariat, and 20-inch on King Ranch and Platinum. The first-gen Raptor returned for 2017 with 315/70R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2s, a true 34.4-inch one on a 17-inch wheel.

2018-2020 F-150 Factory Sizes

Mid-cycle refresh kept the same lineup. The new Limited trim got 22-inch wheels with 275/45R22 rubber (the largest factory wheel ever offered on a non-Raptor F-150 at the time). The Raptor stayed on 315/70R17 KO2s through Gen 2's final year in 2020.

2021-2024 F-150 Factory Sizes

The 14th gen shuffled the deck. Tremor showed up with 33-inch General Grabber A/Ts (275/65R18) on an FX4-style suspension. The Gen 3 Raptor kept the 315/70R17 KO2 standard fitment, and the Raptor R / 37 Performance Package opened the door to 37x12.50R17 rubber from the factory.

Trim	2015-2017	2018-2020	2021-2024
XL	245/70R17	245/70R17	245/70R17
XLT	265/60R18	265/60R18	265/60R18
Lariat	275/55R20	275/55R20	275/55R20
King Ranch	275/55R20	275/55R20	275/55R20
Platinum	275/55R20	275/55R20	275/55R20
Limited	275/45R22	275/45R22	275/50R22
Tremor	—	—	275/65R18
Raptor	315/70R17	315/70R17	315/70R17
Raptor R / 37 Pkg	—	—	37x12.50R17

Use this chart to match your VIN year to the trim badge on your tailgate. Sport and FX4 packages can override the standard fitment, usually bumping XLTs from 18-inch to 20-inch wheels.

[IMAGE: img_1 - 2022 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew showing factory 20-inch wheels]

Plus-One and Plus-Two Tire Upgrades for the F-150

Plus-one sizing means going up one inch in wheel diameter, then dropping aspect ratio to keep the overall diameter the same. The goal: better steering response and a more aggressive stance without messing up your speedo or your gearing.

Common moves on an F-150:

• 265/60R18 → 275/55R20 (Lariat lookalike on an XLT)
• 245/70R17 → 265/65R18 (XL to XLT visual)
• 275/55R20 → 275/50R22 (Lariat to Limited stance)

Keep your diameter change inside 3%. Beyond that, your speedo lies to you, your transmission shifts at the wrong RPMs, and on 2018+ trucks the adaptive cruise gets cranky.

The trade-off nobody mentions until they're 200 miles into a road trip: shorter sidewall means stiffer ride. Hitting a frost heave on a 22-inch wheel feels nothing like hitting it on a 17-inch. If your F-150 lives on chip-sealed county roads, think hard before going past 20-inch wheels.

While you're sorting fitment numbers, if your wheel itself is wearing through, here's a quick aside on what size steering wheel cover you need for an F-150. Same logic, different part.

Off-Road Tire Sizes: 33s, 35s, and What Fits Stock

This is where the forum debates get loud. Short version: most stock F-150s clear a 33-inch one with light trimming. A 35 needs lift.

What Fits Without a Lift

A 285/70R17 measures about 32.7 inches tall, close enough to call it a 33. On a 2015-and-newer F-150 with stock suspension and stock wheels, this one clears the fender liner in normal driving. At full steering lock with the front suspension compressed, the inner liner can kiss the tread. Most owners trim a small section of the plastic liner, about an inch on the leading edge, and call it done.

A 275/70R18 (also roughly 33 inches) is the cleaner option on stock 18-inch wheels because the narrower tread keeps the contact patch tucked in.

[IMAGE: img_2 - lifted F-150 with 35-inch tires on a Southwest desert trail]

Leveling Kit and Lift Kit Fitment

35s on a stock-height non-Raptor F-150 will rub. Period. Owners on 2018+ trucks consistently report the front CV boots taking hits at full lock, plus liner contact under any meaningful articulation. A 2-inch leveling kit clears most 35s in 275/70R18 or 35x12.50R18 sizes, though tight wheel offsets (anything negative beyond -12mm) will still rub the upper control arm.

A 3.5-inch lift gets you full 35 clearance with no compromises and opens the door to 37s if you're going down that road. The Raptor is the only F-150 that swallows 35s stock, because its wider track, flared fenders, and 13-inch front travel were designed around them.

Tire Size Impact on Payload, Towing, and GVWR

Here's where the work-truck guys need to slow down. Your F-150's payload sticker on the door jamb is calculated assuming the factory one's load index. Swap to a one with a lower load index and your effective payload drops, even if Ford's GVWR number stays the same.

A 2023 F-150 XL with the Heavy Duty Payload Package needs LT-rated rubber with a load index around 121 to support its 3,325-lb payload. Drop a P-metric one on that truck with a 114 load index and you've just lost roughly 1,400 lbs of legal carrying capacity.

For towing, LT rubber earns its keep. The stiffer sidewall reduces trailer sway, holds shape under heavy tongue weight, and runs cooler at sustained highway loads. The cost: a louder ride and slightly worse MPG empty.

Ford's official line: non-factory fitments don't void your powertrain warranty, but anything related (alignment, suspension wear, wheel bearings) falls back on you if the dealer can pin it on aftermarket fitment.

Keeping the Interior Clean While You Run the Right Tires

Mud-caked boots, trail grit, and a wet dog on the back bench after a weekend run. The cab takes as much abuse as the rubber does. Most folks who've built up an F-150 for trail work eventually hit the same wall: the truck still looks great from ten feet away, but the driver's bolster is shredded and the rear bench has a permanent dirt outline.

That's where tailored truck seat covers earn back what you paid for them in about a year. Vehicle-specific patterning means the airbag cuts line up, the cup holders aren't covered, and the seatbelt receiver isn't fighting fabric every time you buckle up.

If you also wheel a Ford Bronco with seat covers built to the same factory-style standard, the fitment logic is identical. Year-make-model matters as much for seat patterning as it does for rubber.

[IMAGE: img_3 - black diamond-stitch seat covers installed on F-150 front buckets]

Tire Pressure and TPMS Settings for F-150 Upsizes

Your factory TPMS sensors are programmed against the factory one's rolling diameter. Swap to anything more than 3% larger and the system will either throw a low-pressure warning that won't clear or under-report your actual pressure.

Factory cold inflation pressures for the common F-150 fitments:

Tire Size	Front (PSI)	Rear (PSI)
245/70R17	35	35
265/60R18	35	35
275/55R20	35	35
275/65R18 (Tremor)	35	35
315/70R17 (Raptor)	35	32

For LT-rated upsizes, drop pressures 5-8 PSI below the sidewall max for daily driving, then air up for towing. A 35x12.50R17 LT load range E runs nicely around 40 PSI cold for unloaded daily use.

TPMS relearn on a 2015-2020 F-150: cycle the key to ON, press the brake, then use the steering wheel controls to scroll to the TPMS menu and follow the "train new sensors" prompt. On 2021+ trucks with SYNC 4, it's under Settings > Vehicle > Tire Pressure Monitor. An OBD-II TPMS tool (Autel TS408 or similar) does it faster if you swap wheels often.

Same logic applies to whether all steering wheels are truly the same size. Fitment accuracy beats universal guesswork every time, whether you're talking sensors, covers, or rubber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the stock tire size on a 2022 F-150 XLT?

The 2022 F-150 XLT ships with 265/60R18 rubber on 18-inch aluminum wheels as standard. SuperCrew and SuperCab configurations share the same fitment unless the Sport or FX4 package is added, which bumps the truck to 275/55R20 on 20-inch wheels. Check your door jamb sticker to confirm what your specific truck left the factory with, because dealer-added wheel packages can change the factory spec.

Q: Will 33-inch tires fit a stock F-150 without a lift?

Yes, with caveats. A 285/70R17 (about 32.7 inches tall) clears the stock suspension on most 2015-and-newer F-150s, but minor fender liner trimming is often needed at full steering lock. A 275/70R18 is the cleaner stock-fit option on 18-inch wheels. If you want zero rubbing and zero trimming, a 2-inch leveling kit removes any clearance issue and barely changes ride height up front.

Q: What tire size does the F-150 Raptor use?

The Gen 2 and Gen 3 Raptor (2017-2024) runs 315/70R17 BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain rubber from the factory, a true 35-inch one on a 17-inch beadlock-capable wheel. The Raptor R and the 37 Performance Package step up to 37x12.50R17 rubber, also on 17-inch wheels. Ford built the wider track and fender flares specifically to clear that fitment without any rubbing at full articulation.

Q: Does upsizing tires affect my F-150's speedometer?

Yes. A taller one covers more ground per revolution, so your speedometer reads slower than your real speed. A 3% or smaller difference is generally accepted as legal in most states and within Ford's calibration tolerance. Anything past that needs a recalibration through a tuner like SCT or 5 Star, or a dealer reflash. Online calculators (Tire Size Calculator, Discount Tire's tool) will spit out the percent change in seconds.

Q: What is the difference between P-metric and LT tires on an F-150?

P-metric rubber (P265/60R18) is built around passenger-car load math, with softer sidewalls and quieter highway manners. LT rubber (LT265/70R17) carries higher load ratings, stiffer sidewalls, and tougher tread compounds, better for towing heavy trailers or running at max payload. If your F-150 is a work truck, tow rig, or off-road build, LT-rated rubber is worth the upgrade despite the rougher ride and slightly worse MPG.

Q: Can I put 35-inch tires on a stock F-150 without rubbing?

On a stock-height non-Raptor F-150, 35-inch rubber will rub the fender liner and front CV boots at full steering lock. A 2-inch level helps but doesn't fully fix it on most builds; a 2.5- to 3.5-inch lift clears 35s cleanly. The Raptor is the only F-150 that fits 35s without modification, thanks to its wider track and taller fender flares designed around that exact fitment.

Your rubber is dialed in. Now protect the seats that go everywhere those rubber treads take you with Luxury Seat Covers for trucks and SUVs cut to your exact F-150 year and trim.