2012–2014 12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012)
2012–2014 Ford F-150 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 6 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012–2014 Ford F-150, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 6x135. Lug nuts torque to 150 lb-ft.
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2012–2014 Ford F-150 factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL, STX, XLT (17-in) | 235/75R17 | 35 psi | 108S |
| XLT/FX4 optional (17-in) | 265/70R17 | 35 psi | N/A |
| XLT, FX2/FX4, Lariat (18-in) | 275/65R18 | 35 psi | N/A |
| Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, FX (20-in) | 275/55R20 | 35 psi | N/A |
| Limited (22-in, 2013–14) | 275/45R22 | 35 psi | N/A |
| SVT Raptor (17-in) | LT315/70R17 | N/A | N/A |
2012–2014 Ford F-150 bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x135 |
| Lug nut torque | 150 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Full-size spare under the bed (winch-down); often a smaller wheel than the road wheels |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2012 through 2014 — the 12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012), full-size pickup (steel body; regular cab, supercab, supercrew). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2014 Ford F-150
- 2012Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines
- 2013Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels)
- 2014Final steel-body year; STX SuperCrew and Tremor (short-bed 3.5L EB sport truck) added
2012–2014 Ford F-150 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2012–2014 Ford F-150 take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 6 factory fitments exist, from 235/75R17 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2012–2014 Ford F-150?
- 6x135. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2012–2014 Ford F-150?
- 35 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2012–2014 Ford F-150?
- 150 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2012–2014 Ford F-150 come with a spare tire?
- Full-size spare under the bed (winch-down); often a smaller wheel than the road wheels.
Sources
- Ford 2013 F-150 Owner's Manual, capacities (via VehicleHistory/engine oil DB summaries)
- Ford TSB 13-8-1, 3.5L GTDI intermittent stumble/misfire in humid conditions
- NHTSA recall 19V-075, unintended downshift, 2011–2013 F-150
- NHTSA recall 16V-345, brake master cylinder, 2013–2014 F-150 3.5L EB
- Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- O'Reilly/AutoZone battery fitment, 2012–2014 F-150 Group 65