2010 Ford F-150 tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2010 Ford F-150, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/70R17 OEM | 7.5x17 | 6x135 | 44mm | 112 | S |
| 235/75R17 | 7.5x17 | 6x135 | 44mm | 111 | S |
| 235/70R17 | 7.5x17 | 6x135 | 44mm | 111 | S |
| 255/65R17 | 7.5x17 | 6x135 | 44mm | 114 | S |
| 265/70R17 | 7.5x17 | 6x135 | 44mm | 115 | S |
| 255/65R18 | 7.5x18 | 6x135 | 44mm | 111 | S |
| 265/60R18 | 7.5x18 | 6x135 | 44mm | 114 | S |
| 275/65R18 | 7.5x18 | 6x135 | 44mm | 116 | S |
| 275/55R20 | 8.5x20 | 6x135 | 44mm | 113 | S |
| 275/45R22 | 9x22 | 6x135 | 44mm | 112 | S |
2010 Ford F-150 wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x135 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M14x2.0 |
| Center bore | 87.1 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
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Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Ford F-150 factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 255/70R17
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
255/65R18 |
-0.01% | plus 1 | Safe |
225/85R16 |
0.01% | winter narrower | Safe |
255/75R16 |
0.01% | alternative | Safe |
255/60R19 |
-0.03% | plus 2 | Safe |
255/80R15 |
0.03% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 255/70R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 255/70R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 255/65R18; one rim size up, -0.01% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 255/60R19; two rim sizes up, -0.03% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2010 ford F-150
The 2010 Ford F-150 ships from the factory on 255/70R17 tires mounted on 7.5x17 wheels, with a load index of 112 and a speed rating of S. 10 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Ford F-150 comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number, in this case 112), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard, here S), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2010 Ford F-150 owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2010 Ford F-150, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2010 ford F-150
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (14) · TPMS (3) · Sidewall (1) · Spare Tire (1)
Reported across: 2010 – 2010 (1 year)
What owners described
Sidewall failure is the most common description, in 19% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 781 reports covering every model year of the Ford F-150 that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall failure | 19% | 15% | 1.3× |
| Tread or belt separation | 18% | 13% | 1.4× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 16% | 20% | 0.8× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 12% | 9% | 1.3× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 7% | 8% | 0.8× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 4% | 6% | 0.6× |
Mileage at failure
290 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 23,410 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,200 and 81,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Ford F-150. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI SCORPION TIRES, SIZE P275/55 R20, DOT NUMBER: N94BY5204610. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DRY ROTTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,000 FOR BOTH THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRE. UPDATED 10/17/13
THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH GOOD YEAR TRACKER 2 TIRES, SIZE: 31X10.50R15LT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO CHECK THE FRONT WHEELS AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DEFLATED AND A HOLE WAS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SECOND FAILURE WHEN WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH WHEN A LOUD BANG WAS PRESENT. WHEN CHECKING THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFLATED AND A HOLE WAS IN THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE DEFECT BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS132, 990...UPDATED 02-28-14 *BF UPDATED 03/13/2014
CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE UP UNDER THE TRUCK BED RUSTED AT THE BRACKET AND SPARE TIRE FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK, IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT TRUCK WAS NOT GOING ANY FASTER AS THE SPARE COULD HAVE BOUNCED ON THE ROAD AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI TIRE SCORPION STR TIRES, TIRE SIZE 275/55/20. (NA) THE DOT NUMBER WAS XL4BJ9248610. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A CLICKING AND POPPING NOISED EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OTHER THREE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SEVERE TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. HOWEVER, THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,434 OF THE VEHICLE AND TIRES.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2010 Ford F-150?
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What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2010 Ford F-150?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2010 Ford F-150?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2010 Ford F-150?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Ford F-150 is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2010 Ford F-150.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.