2015–2016 Ford ranger tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2015–2016 Ford Ranger, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly. Our catalog lists the same factory fitment for every model year from 2015 to 2016.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/70R16 OEM | 7x16 | 6x139.7 | 55mm | 111 | T |
| 265/65R17 OEM | 8x17 | 6x139.7 | 55mm | 112 | T |
| 265/60R18 OEM | 8x18 | 6x139.7 | 55mm | 110 | T |
| 215/70R16 | 6.5x16 | 6x139.7 | 55mm | 99 | S |
2016 Ford ranger wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x139.7 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 93.1 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
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Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Ford Ranger factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 255/70R16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
225/85R15 |
0.01% | winter narrower | Safe |
255/65R17 |
-0.01% | plus 1 | Safe |
255/75R15 |
0.01% | alternative | Safe |
255/60R18 |
-0.03% | plus 2 | Safe |
255/80R14 |
0.03% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 255/70R16 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 255/70R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 255/65R17; one rim size up, -0.01% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 255/60R18; 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 2016 ford ranger
The 2016 Ford Ranger ships from the factory on 255/70R16 tires mounted on 7x16 wheels, with a load index of 111 and a speed rating of T. 4 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 Ranger comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number, in this case 111), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard, here T), 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 2016 Ford Ranger 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 2016 Ford Ranger, 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 2016 ford ranger
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (468) · Tread / Belt (331) · Sidewall (66) · Spare Tire (40) · TPMS (4)
Reported across: 1985 – 2021 (29 years)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 20% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 589 reports covering every model year of the Ford Ranger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 20% | 20% | 1.0× |
| Tread or belt separation | 16% | 13% | 1.2× |
| Sidewall failure | 15% | 15% | 1.0× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 12% | 9% | 1.3× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 10% | 8% | 1.2× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 2% | 6% | 0.3× |
Mileage at failure
134 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 22,926 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 6,000 and 93,697 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Ford Ranger. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER RADIAL (P) TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SET OF THE SAME TIRES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A WEEK LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD RANGER EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN GOODRICH RADIAL TIRES, SIZE P225/70/R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ROTATING THE TIRES, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD RANGER EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES H/P 4000 TIRES, SIZE: 215/70R14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS CRACKING AND EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,400.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE LOSING AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADDED AIR TO THE TIRES. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,500. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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 2016 Ford Ranger?
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2016 Ford Ranger?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2016 Ford Ranger?
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 Ranger is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2016 Ford Ranger.
- 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.