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Best tires for the Ford F250

Top picks across four categories for the Ford F250, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 285/75R18. Every recommendation is selected from our 22,000-tire catalog by ranking on UTQG treadwear, mileage warranty, cabin-noise rating, and season class — no commission-weighted reordering.

By Mark Bishop · Last verified 2026-06-09

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

Long warranty, low noise, balanced ride. The one-tire compromise that works for 80% of owners.

Goodyear

Wrangler DuraTrac

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Goodyear

Wrangler DuraTrac RT

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Goodyear

Wrangler DuraTrac RT 285/75R18

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Nokian

Outpost nAT

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

Best price-per-warranty-mile in this size. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options, not safety.

Falken

Wildpeak A/T3W

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 660

Nitto

Ridge Grappler

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 500

BFGoodrich

All Terrain T/A KO3

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

BFGoodrich

All Terrain T/A KO3 285/75R18

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac		Best budget
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
UTQG treadwear—660
Mileage warranty——
Cabin noise——
Season class——
Type——

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the Ford F250 use?

Recommendations on this page are anchored to the latest model-year's OEM size. Confirm yours against the driver-door placard before purchase.

YearOEM size
1980–1996215/85R16Year-specific fitment →
1997–1999255/70R16Year-specific fitment →
2000–2003235/85R16Year-specific fitment →
2004275/65R18Year-specific fitment →
2005275/65R20Year-specific fitment →
2006–2007245/75R17Year-specific fitment →
2008–2010265/70R17Year-specific fitment →
2011–2017245/75R17Year-specific fitment →
2018–2026275/65R18Year-specific fitment →

Browse Ford F250 fitment by year →

How we ranked these tires for the Ford F250

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size — 285/75R18 — and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

For sedans and compacts, the all-season touring tire below is the best default — long warranty, low cabin noise, reasonable cost per mile. Switch to the quiet pick if highway droning is a deal-breaker; switch to the winter pick if you see significant snow each year. Use the side-by-side comparison above to weigh the trade-offs against your specific driving — highway-heavy, winter-state, performance-oriented, or budget-constrained.

NHTSA-reported issues for Ford F250

39
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tread / Belt

Most reported: Tread / Belt (19) · Tires (General) (17) · Sidewall (2) · Spare Tire (1)

Reported across: 1968 – 1990 (10 years)

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA — they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Ford F250?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 285/75R18 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching ford-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Ford F250 owners, the all-season touring pick is the best one-tire compromise — long warranty, low noise, reasonable cost per mile.
Should I get a cheaper tire for my Ford F250?
The budget slate above ranks tires by cost-per-warranty-mile, ignoring brand premium. The budget pick is genuinely competitive on durability metrics — the trade-off is shorter warranty and slightly higher cabin noise, not actual safety risk. If you drive less than 15,000 miles a year, the budget pick will outlast your replacement window regardless.
Does the Ford F250 need winter tires?
If you see more than 5 snow days a year or drive at sustained temperatures below 7 °C, yes — winter compounds stay pliable in cold where all-season rubber hardens, which translates directly to shorter braking distances. The winter pick above is 3PMSF severe-snow rated and works for the 285/75R18 OEM fitment. Storage cost is real (4 extra tires somewhere), but the safety margin in winter conditions is substantial.
Can I run a different tire size on my Ford F250?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 285/75R18 upsize options for the full categorised alternatives table with verdicts.
Where can I buy these tires?
Each tire links to its detail page with live pricing from our online retailer partners. Out-the-door cost (including mount, balance, TPMS service, and disposal) varies by state — use the install cost calculator for a realistic estimate.

Last verified 2026-06-09.