What Wheels and Tires Best Fit a First Generation Ford F-250

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Stock Fitment
• Best Builds
• Shop for Your Vehicle

1998-2004 Ford F-250 Wheel, Tire, & Suspension Fitment Guide

The first generation Ford F-250 Super Duty, produced from 1998-2004, marked a powerful addition to Ford’s heavy-duty truck lineup. This machine is built to handle tough jobs, with a stronger chassis and suspension that gives it more impressive towing and hauling capabilities. But there’s more to this truck than just performance, it also offered a comfortable and spacious interior to make it an all-around option that everyone loves. It gained a strong reputation of a durable go-to choice for both work and recreational use, making it a standout in the heavy-duty truck market.

If you’ve wanted to take your first generation Ford F-250 and turn it into an off-roading powerhouse capable of handling any kind of terrain, but aren’t quite sure where to start as far as wheels and tires, then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This Fitment Guide will walk you through what wheels, tires, and suspension options you’ll want to consider to maximize the rugged performance of your Ford F-250 build. We’ll also show examples from our gallery of what other F-250 owners equipped their rides with to help provide inspiration as well. We’re ready to get started if you are, so let’s get to it and not waste any more time!

Stock Wheel & Tire Fitment for the First Generation Ford F-250

When it came off the production line, the only wheel and tire size options for the Ford F-250 were either a 235/85 or 245/75 for tires and a 16x7 or 17x7.5 for wheel sizing. The bolt pattern for the F-250 is 8x170, which is crucial to remember when you’re looking at different wheel options for your truck. You need to make sure that any wheel you’re considering for your build fits that pattern, otherwise you’re going to need to use an adapter in order to get the correct fit.

In order to take full advantage of your Ford F-250’s off-road capability, you’re going to want to run bigger tires and smaller wheels on your build. For wheels think 35-40 inch tires in height combined with wheel sizes that can fall anywhere between 17-20 inches in diameter. This combo will give you the proper ground clearance and protect the wheels from the damage that tougher off-road terrains can dish out. Combine that with a suspension lift of four inches or higher, and you’ll have the right height and weight distribution to be unstoppable on the trails. Just make sure that you’re keeping your suspension geometry in mind with a taller suspension lift. If not properly aligned, you’ll cause massive damage to your rig’s suspension and no one wants that to happen.

Favorite First Generation Ford F-250 Builds From Our Gallery

Find the Perfect Wheels, Tires, Suspension & More For Your First Generation Ford F-250 at TrailBuilt Off-Road!

We’ve covered everything that you’ll need to know in order to transform your first generation Ford F-250 into an unstoppable off-road conqueror, which means it’s now time to head over to the TrailBuilt Off-Road store to find the perfect setup for your off-roading purposes. Don’t forget that for every purchase we offer quick delivery, free shipping, and some amazing financing options to make your purchase more affordable and convenient. As an added bonus, when you bundle any set of in-stock wheels and tires we also include free mounting and balancing as well. You can’t beat savings like this, so why try? Your new F-250 build is so close to being ready for the trails, so stop waiting around and get to it!

Once your new Ford F-250 rig is finished and you’ve taken it out on the trails, please feel free to add it onto our gallery so we can help inspire other enthusiasts with their very own builds as well. See you out on the trails!