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The Ford F-250 Super Duty demands tires that match its capability — Load Range E ratings for heavy towing, durable sidewalls for construction and farm use, and available A/T or M/T options for owners who use the truck off-pavement. West Georgia has plenty of both.
Common Ford F-250 tire sizes
Most F-250 Super Duty trucks use LT245/75R17 or LT265/70R17 (XL, XLT, regular work configurations), LT275/70R18 or LT275/65R18 (higher trims), or LT275/65R20 (the optional 20-inch wheels on Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited).
The F-250 uses Load Range E (10-ply) tires exclusively — never install lower load range tires. The truck is rated for 4,000+ pounds of payload and requires the structural capacity of a 10-ply tire.
Best highway and work tires
Michelin Defender LTX M/S: the best long-wearing highway tire for F-250 owners who primarily work on paved roads. Available in LT265/70R17 and LT275/70R18 in Load Range E.
Continental TerrainContact H/T: excellent wet performance and highway comfort — good for F-250 owners who haul and tow on paved roads and want confident wet weather traction.
Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD: a work-truck specific tire engineered for heavy loads and long mileage. Good for fleets and commercial F-250 use.
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Best all-terrain tires
BF Goodrich KO2 in LT265/70R17 or LT275/70R18: the benchmark A/T tire for Super Duty trucks. Load Range E availability, proven durability in construction and off-road use, excellent mud and gravel traction.
Toyo Open Country AT3: a quieter alternative to the KO2 with similar off-road capability. Popular with F-250 owners who mix highway driving and work-site use and want a quieter cabin.
Falken Wildpeak AT3W: Load Range E availability in F-250 sizes, 3PMSF winter rating — good choice for F-250 owners who use the truck in all weather conditions year-round.
Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure with Kevlar: a good middle option for owners who tow on pavement most of the time but still hit gravel and job sites — the Kevlar-reinforced sidewall resists rock and debris cuts better than a standard highway tire.
Tremor and off-road trims
The F-250 Tremor ships from the factory on LT285/75R18 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs — a 35-inch-equivalent tire with an aggressive all-terrain profile. The BF Goodrich KO2 and the Falken Wildpeak AT4W are both direct replacements in that size and both keep the Tremor's off-road capability.
For F-250 owners who have gone to 35s on their own (LT315/70R17 is the common size): the BF Goodrich KO2 and the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT are the two most popular picks for work-capable off-road use.
Mud-terrain for the F-250
If the truck sees regular deep mud, logging roads, or farm field use: Toyo Open Country M/T or BF Goodrich KM3 in appropriate Super Duty sizes.
M/T tires on a lifted F-250 going to 35-inch or larger tires often benefit from a gearing change (typically 4.56 or 4.88 ring-and-pinion) to restore lost power and fuel economy from the larger rolling diameter.
Best Ford F-250 Super Duty tires by category
| Category | Tire | Best For | Price (per tire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway / Work | Michelin Defender LTX M/S | Best long-wearing highway tire for owners who primarily work on paved roads | $160–220 |
| Highway / Work | Continental TerrainContact H/T | Excellent wet performance and highway comfort for hauling and towing on paved roads | $160–220 |
| Highway / Work | Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD | Work-truck specific tire engineered for heavy loads and long mileage; good for fleets | $160–220 |
| All-Terrain | BF Goodrich KO2 | Benchmark A/T tire for Super Duty trucks; Load Range E, proven durability in construction and off-road use | $180–260 |
| All-Terrain | Toyo Open Country AT3 | Quieter alternative to the KO2 with similar off-road capability | $180–260 |
| All-Terrain | Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Load Range E availability, 3PMSF winter rating for year-round use | $180–260 |
| All-Terrain | Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure with Kevlar | Mostly-pavement towing with gravel and job-site use; Kevlar sidewall resists cuts | $180–260 |
| Tremor / off-road trims | BF Goodrich KO2 or Falken Wildpeak AT4W | Direct replacements for the Tremor's factory LT285/75R18 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs | Not specified |
| Tremor / off-road trims | BF Goodrich KO2 or Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | The common picks for owners running 35s (LT315/70R17) on a work-capable build | Not specified |
| Mud-Terrain | Toyo Open Country M/T or BF Goodrich KM3 | For regular deep mud, logging roads, or farm field use | Not specified |
Frequently asked
What load range do F-250 tires need to be?
Load Range E (10-ply equivalent) is standard for the F-250 Super Duty and required for the truck's payload and towing ratings. Running Load Range C or D tires on a loaded F-250 leaves the tire under-rated for the axle load, which builds heat and can end in a failure. Even on a truck that never tows, E-rated is still the right call — it's what the chassis was engineered around.
How much do Ford F-250 tires cost?
LT265/70R17 and LT275/70R18 in Load Range E highway tires: $160–220 per tire. All-terrain in the same sizes: $180–260 per tire. The 20-inch LT275/65R20 fitment on the upper trims runs higher, roughly $185–275 per tire. A full set of four installed: $640–900 for highway, $720–1,040 for all-terrain. Heavy-duty sizes carry a real premium over light-duty ones.
What tires come on the F-250 from the factory?
Ford fits the F-250 with different OEM tires depending on year, trim, and package — the Tremor package ships on 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs (LT285/75R18), while standard trims carry highway or all-season LT tires from Ford's OEM suppliers. The BF Goodrich KO2 is the most popular aftermarket upgrade for owners wanting more off-road capability.
Can I use 35-inch tires on a stock F-250?
Many F-250 owners run 285/70R17 or 285/65R18 (near the 33-inch range) on a stock truck with minimal rubbing. True 35-inch tires typically require a leveling kit or small lift to avoid contact with fenders and front suspension components.
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Last updated 2026-08-12. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.