2015–2020 13th generation (2015–2020, aluminum body)
2015–2020 Ford F-150 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 7 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2015–2020 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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2015–2020 Ford F-150 factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL (17-in steel) | 245/70R17 | 35 psi | N/A |
| XLT (17-in alloy) | 265/70R17 | 35 psi | N/A |
| XLT/Lariat (18-in) | 265/60R18 | 35 psi | N/A |
| FX4/off-road pkg (18-in) | 275/65R18 | 35 psi | N/A |
| Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum (20-in) | 275/55R20 | 35 psi | N/A |
| Limited (22-in) | 275/45R22 | 35 psi | N/A |
| Raptor (17-in) | LT315/70R17 | N/A | N/A |
2015–2020 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) |
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 2015 through 2020 — the 13th generation (2015–2020, aluminum body), full-size pickup (aluminum body, steel frame). 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 2015–2020 Ford F-150
- 2015All-new aluminum body (~700 lb lighter); 2.7L EcoBoost debuts; 5.0L drops to 7.7 qt oil capacity (through 2017)
- 2017Raptor returns (450-hp 3.5L HO); second-gen PFDI 3.5L EcoBoost + 10R80 10-speed introduced (MERCON ULV fluid)
- 2018Facelift: 3.3L replaces 3.5L NA base engine, 5.0L rises to 395 hp and 8.8 qt capacity, 10-speed spreads to 2.7L/5.0L, Auto Start-Stop standard on EcoBoost
- 2018–20203.0L Power Stroke diesel offered (from mid-2018)
- 2020Final year of the generation; carryover mechanicals
2015–2020 Ford F-150 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 7 factory fitments exist, from 245/70R17 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 2015–2020 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 2015–2020 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 2015–2020 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 2015–2020 Ford F-150 come with a spare tire?
- Full-size spare under the bed (winch-down).
Sources
- Blauparts / Ford owner-manual data, 13th-gen oil capacities by engine
- NOLN Tech Spec, 2018 Ford F-150 service specifications
- NHTSA recall 20V-332, brake master cylinder, 2014–2017 F-150 3.5L EB
- NHTSA recall 17V-652 / Ford 17S33, door latch
- NHTSA recall 18V-568, seat belt pretensioners
- Motorcraft FL-2081 diesel oil filter fitment (2018–2021 3.0L Power Stroke)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2018 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation
- BatteryMart / Interstate, 2015–2020 F-150 H6/H7 battery fitment
