Enjoy 0% APR Financing or As Low As $1 Initial Lease Payment - Upgrade Now, Pay Later

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

July 10, 2025


Start Your Build Here!


Table of Contents

2012 Ford F-250 with Moto Metal MO970 wheels and Radar Renegade MT tires

2011-2016 Ford F-250 Wheel, Tire & Suspension Fitment Guide

Much loved for its improved towing and hauling abilities, the third generation Ford F-250, produced from 2011-2016, is known as a truck that can handle anything and everything. This model became much-loved for its reputation as a reliable, capable rig that more than holds up today. This truck is an incredible blend of muscle and durability for any task, while a sharp, refined redesign for the interior makes the F-250 feel comfortable and inviting, even if you’re only using it as a daily commuter.

But we’re not here because you want your Ford F-250 to just go to work and back. You want a powerful off-road monster, capable of overcoming any kind of terrain or environment in a package of power and style. And you’re in the right place, we’re going to show you how to equip your truck with the right wheels, tires, and suspension in order to transform your ride into the ultimate trail-conqueror. Not to mention we’ll also include some build examples from our gallery to help give you some inspiration on what to make your build look like! So let’s stop waiting around and get down to business.


Shop Today's Best Deals


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

The stock wheel and tire sizes for the third generation Ford F-250 came in a couple different options. For tires, your choices are a 245/75 or 275/65 sizing, while the wheels came available in either a 17x7.5 or 18x8 size. The bolt pattern for the third gen F-250 is 8x170, which is crucial to remember when looking for wheels. You’ll want to make sure that any wheels you’re looking to equip will fit that specific pattern, otherwise you’re going to need to use an adapter to get the wheels to fit properly.

Now when it comes to building the perfect off-roading F-250, you’ll notice that the key setup is larger tires with smaller wheels. We’re talking about tires that are at least 33 inches in height or taller, combined with wheels with a diameter between 17-20 inches in order to get the proper clearance to handle rocks, roots, and other debris. Combine that with a suspension lift that’s 3 inches or taller, and you’ll have a complete off-road setup that can handle anything. Another important factor to consider is making sure you have your suspension geometry properly balanced when adding a suspension lift. If it’s not, you’ll end up causing major damage to your suspension.

Favorite Third Generation Ford F-250 Builds From Our Gallery

2016 Ford F-250 with Ballistic Rage wheels and Toyo Open Country M/T tires

Example 1: 2016 Ford F-250

WHEELS:Ballistic Rage 20x10 -19

TIRES:37x12.5 Toyo Open Country M/T

SUSPENSION:Zone Suspension Lift 4”

2015 Ford F-250 with Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires and Superlift Suspension Lift

Example 2: 2015 Ford F-250

WHEELS:RBP 65R 20x12 -44

TIRES:38x15.5 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro

SUSPENSION:Superlift Suspension Lift 8”

2014 Ford F-250 with Vision Manic wheels and Federal Couragia MT tires

Example 3: 2014 Ford F-250

WHEELS:Vision Manic 20x10 -25

TIRES:40x15.5 Federal Couragia MT

SUSPENSION:Suspension Lift 9”

2016 Ford F-250 with Hankook Dynapro MT tires and BDS Suspension Lift

Example 4: 2016 Ford F-250

WHEELS:TIS 544BM 20x10 -25

TIRES:35x12.5 Hankook Dynapro MT

SUSPENSION:BDS Suspension Lift 4”

2015 Ford F-250 with Fuel Hostage wheels and Rough Country Suspension Lift

Example 5: 2015 Ford F-250

WHEELS:Fuel Hostage 18x9 -12

TIRES:37x13.5 Toyo Open Country M/T

SUSPENSION:Rough Country Suspension Lift 4.5”


Check Out All Ford F-250 Builds In Our Gallery!


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

Now you know all the details about how to turn your third generation Ford F-250 into a powerful off-roader, so it’s time to get going on it! Find the right wheels, tires, and suspension to equip your F-250 to handle anything you encounter on the trails, and the perfect place to do that is at the TrailBuilt Off-Road store! We have the largest selection of wheels, tires, and suspension options to change your F-250 into the ultimate off-road machine! We offer free shipping and quick delivery on all purchases, and we also offer some great financing options to help make your purchase easier and more affordable! Plus when you bundle any set of in-stock wheels and tires together, you’ll get free mounting and balancing included as well! Don’t wait now, find the right off-roading setup for your Ford F-250 so you can start crushing the trails today!

Outdated browser detected Unfortunately we do not support Internet Explorer. We recommend that you use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.