quick tire question for you guys please help my dad - Ford F150 Forum

benca1 · 11-19-2009, 08:33 PM

He bought a used 2007 f150 stx supercab not supercrew and is a 2wd.. he has 255/65/70 on it stock can i put on a 265/70/17 on it ??? if so which one of these can i run ????? check link below

.. this is the d load rating which i think would be fine for the f150 ..
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=265

this one is the e rated.. which i dont think the f150 needs a bit much of a load rating.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=265

and here is the specs from stock to this tire.. calucations..

from the online tire size calculator

benca1 · 11-19-2009, 10:27 PM

please can anyone confirm this for me ?

ford4wd08 · 11-19-2009, 10:54 PM

yes 265's will fit its only one tire size up, the brand is alot about preference, take a look at the sticky about tire and wheel fitment at the top of the 04-08 section it should answer alot of your questions, the loads come down if you tow or not depends on the use of the truck

benca1 · 11-20-2009, 11:47 AM

are the stock tires on a 2007 f150 the 255/65/17 tires a d load rating or a e load rating ?

Keeblerz28 · 11-20-2009, 12:15 PM

Load rating information should be on the side of the tire. OR if you know what brand and the name of tire, you can look it up on the manufacturers websites.
Heres a few:
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/index.jsp
http://www.goodyeartires.com/
http://www.firestone.com/
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/
http://www.michelin.com/portail/home/home.jsp?lang=EN
Etc, etc, etc.

As for fitment questions, refer to sticky in this section of the forum or a website like this:
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_packages.jsp

Keeblerz28 · 11-20-2009, 12:32 PM

If I were you, I would just stop by your decent local tire shop and ask for their opinion. If they've been open longer than a week I guarantee they've put rubber on enough of these F150's to know what fits and what doesn't. That way you can also get a direct opinion on traction, treadlife, and value to meet your particular needs that you won't find on a website.

**paulwest27** · 11-20-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benca1

are the stock tires on a 2007 f150 the 255/65/17 tires a d load rating or a e load rating ?

You can look on the side of the spare tire to see what that load rating is for that one, it will be the same as the original set.

But X2 on visiting some tire shops, they will be more than happy to talk to you.

I looked on my 05 Scab, they are E rated.

benca1 · 11-20-2009, 03:14 PM

thanks guys already done now.. i have been in the car business forever .. just with toyota so wasnt sure what i could do with his truck .. so got a set of 265/70/17 nitto tg just like i have on my truck .. an his michelin's didnt show the load rating on them . just had the max pressure and stuff. he said he couldnt find it .. i know myself where to find them .. and on the michelin site it doesnt say i had already tried that but its all done now..

Raptor22 · 11-20-2009, 04:02 PM

I like the Yokohama Geolandar AT-s tires. They are quiet, they last a long time, they have great traction on road and off, and I believe the 265s have a E load rating. Good luck.

**Bucko** · 11-20-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benca1

thanks guys already done now.. i have been in the car business forever .. just with toyota so wasnt sure what i could do with his truck .. so got a set of 265/70/17 nitto tg just like i have on my truck .. an his michelin's didnt show the load rating on them . just had the max pressure and stuff. he said he couldnt find it .. i know myself where to find them .. and on the michelin site it doesnt say i had already tried that but its all done now..

There's a "sticky" at the top of this forums page that addresses tire sizes, what fits, etc. Read that.