How to Choose the Right Tires For Your Ford F-150

2023 Ford F-150

Custom Build Your Dream Truck!

The best truck on the market just became even better! The Ford F-150 is now fully customizable for all consumers, and there are plenty of options to ensure your dream truck can come to life. The tires, engine, and seating of the 2023 Ford F-150 are your playground to mix and match according to your liking. However, this process is not strictly cosmetic, as the engine and tire options are designed for different lifestyles.

2023 Ford F-150

So What Tires Are Ideal For My Lifestyle?

Let us begin with a quick lesson on how to read tire sizes. When analyzing a tire, you see a few combinations of numbers and letters. These combinations refer to the tire's width, aspect ratio, marker coloring, construction, and rim diameter.

For instance, a tire option for the 2023 Ford F-150 is "245/70 R17 BSW All-Season Tires. This means that the tire in question is 245 millimeters in width, with an aspect ratio of 70; R stands for radial construction, 17 is our diameter, the tire markings will be Black Side Wall (BSW), and they will be suitable for all seasons of the year. Also, be advised that some tire options may not be applicable depending on powertrain selection.

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Tire Breakdown

Now that we are fully informed on how to read and understand tire sizing let's break down individually what these tires are designed to do.

  • 245/70 R17 BSW All-Season Tires
    • Suitable for year-round use
    • Found in 4x2 only
    • Best used in daily commutes or traveling on smooth terrains
  • 265/70 R17 OWL All-Terrain Tires
    • Found in 4x4 only
    • Suitable for smooth and slightly rough terrain
    • Deeper Tread Depth than All Season Tires
  • 275/65 R18 OWL All Season/ All Terrain Tires
    • Found in 4x4 only
    • Suitable for year-round use
    • Best used on paved surfaces and slightly rough terrain
  • 265/60 R18 BSW All-Season Tires
    • Found in 4x2 only
    • Suitable for year-round use
    • Best used on paved, smooth surfaces
  • 275/60 R20 BSW All-Season Tires
    • Found in 4x2 only
    • Suitable for year-round use
    • Best used on paved, smooth surfaces
  • 275/60 R20 OWL All Terrain Tires
    • Found in 4x4 only
    • Deeper Tread Depth for better traction than All Season
    • Best used on smooth or slightly rough terrains
  • 275/60 R20 BSW All Terrain Tires
    • Found in 4x4 only
    • Deeper Tread Depth for better traction than All Season
    • Best used on smooth or slightly rough terrains
  • LT265/ 70R17C BSW All Terrain Tires
    • Only applicable with Fx4 Off-Road Package
    • Dominates rough terrain
    • Best used for off-road purposes
2023 Ford F-150

Summary

Thanks to their customization options, Ford has given the power to the consumer. You can now build your dream truck and equip it with the proper tools to accomplish what you have always imagined. There is a Ford F-150 for every lifestyle, quickly making consumers realize they need a truck. From all of us here at Fury Ford Waconia, we hope that this article brings clarity for when you decide on the perfect tires for your dream F-150. Visit our showroom today and check out all the Ford F-150 tire options.

Sources:
https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/?gnav=vhpnav-overview