--- title: "2012-2014 Ford F-150 Tire Size: 235/75R17" description: "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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/tires" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 came with 6 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 235/75R17 (XL, STX, XLT (17-in)) up. Check the table for your trim. ## 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. 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. - [2012 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012) - [2013 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2013) - [2014 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2014) ## What changed during the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines | | 2013 | Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels) | | 2014 | Final 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)](https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/2013-ford-f-150-oil-type-and-capacity) - [Ford TSB 13-8-1, 3.5L GTDI intermittent stumble/misfire in humid conditions](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/pubs/content/~WT/~MUS~LEN/3569/tsb13-08-01.htm) - [NHTSA recall 19V-075, unintended downshift, 2011-2013 F-150](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V075-8473.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 16V-345, brake master cylinder, 2013-2014 F-150 3.5L EB](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls?nhtsaId=16V345000) - [Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation](https://hardrockoffroad.com/fitment-guides/ford-f150/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Ford_F150.shtml) - [O'Reilly/AutoZone battery fitment, 2012-2014 F-150 Group 65](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/f150/2012) ## Other Ford F-150 generations - [2021-2025 Ford F-150 tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/tires) - [2015-2020 Ford F-150 tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/tires) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/tires). ## More for the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/battery) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.