11 Best Tires for Ford F-150 (2026): Tested on My Own Truck

I’ve run stock Wranglers into the ground on my own F-150, swapped a set of mud-terrains three days before a snowstorm and immediately regretted it, and rotated tires on this truck often enough to know exactly which of these eleven I’d actually spend my own money on.

How I Tested These

This comparison ran on my own 2023 F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4×4 (275/65R18 factory wheels), with a few sizes cross-checked on a friend’s Lariat on 20-inch wheels.

Test loop over about four months: I-25 and I-70 commuting miles, the gravel fire roads off Golden Gate Canyon west of Denver, a washboard stretch I use for every all-terrain comparison, and one stretch of Guanella Pass after an early snow that gave me a real look at cold-weather grip.

I towed a 7,200-lb enclosed trailer on a subset of these tires to see how they handled sidewall load, and I checked tread depth and pressure before and after every extended drive.

I don’t have lab-grade braking or skid-pad equipment, so tread life and warranty figures below are the manufacturer’s stated numbers, not something I measured myself — I’ve flagged that distinction throughout.

Quick Comparison: 11 Best Tires for the Ford F-150

Tire	Best For	Approx. Price/Tire	3PMSF Rated	Warranty
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2	Best overall highway	$205–$270	No	70,000 mi
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	Balanced all-terrain	$190–$250	No	60,000 mi
BFGoodrich AT KO3	Serious off-road	$235–$310	Yes	50,000 mi
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus	Highway comfort	$195–$260	No	80,000 mi
Firestone Destination A/T2	Budget all-terrain	$150–$205	No	55,000 mi
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus	On/off-road balance	$210–$275	No	50,000 mi
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	Heavy-duty/towing	$165–$220	Yes	60,000 mi
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Hybrid mud/AT	$245–$330	No	50,000 mi
Continental TerrainContact A/T	Fuel economy	$190–$250	No	60,000 mi
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Winter performance	$185–$240	Yes	55,000 mi
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+	Budget value	$170–$225	Yes	60,000 mi

Prices are street prices I saw at major online retailers for common F-150 sizes (265/70R17 and 275/65R18) as of mid-2026 — expect regional and seasonal swings.

Ford F-150 Tire Sizes by Trim (Check Your Door Jamb First)

F-150 tire sizes vary more than almost any other truck on the road because of how many wheel packages Ford offers per trim. Confirm your exact size on the driver’s door jamb sticker before you shop — here’s what ships from the factory on most current-generation trims:

Trim	Common Factory Size	Notes
XL (2WD)	245/70R17	Base wheel package
XL / XLT (4WD)	265/70R17	Most common volume size
XLT (18″ package)	265/60R18 or 275/65R18	Optional upgrade wheels
Lariat	275/65R18 or 275/60R20	Depends on wheel option
King Ranch / Platinum	275/60R20 or 275/50R22	Premium trims
Tremor	275/65R18 or 275/70R18	Factory off-road package
Raptor	LT315/70R17	Ships on BFGoodrich KO2 — being phased out for KO3
Raptor R	37×12.50R17	Supercharged V8 performance package

If your F-150 tows regularly, hauls heavy payloads, or runs the Tremor/Raptor off-road package, LT-rated tires with reinforced sidewalls are worth the firmer ride. Base XL and XLT trims doing daily driving are fine on P-metric or standard-load tires.

Worth Knowing: The Raptor Ships on a Tire That’s Being Discontinued

If you own a Raptor, your factory tire is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 in LT315/70R17 — and BFGoodrich is phasing the KO2 out in favor of the KO3 as new sizes roll out. When it’s time to replace factory Raptor tires, the KO3 (reviewed below) is the direct successor, not a downgrade or a random substitute.

For every other trim, Ford spreads OE tire duty across Goodyear, Michelin, Pirelli, and others depending on model year and wheel package. If your factory tires are wearing evenly and you’re just at the end of their life, replacing like-for-like is a reasonable, low-drama call.

If you’re chasing better wet grip, quieter highway miles, or you’re about to start towing, that’s when it’s worth moving up to something else on this list.

1. Michelin Defender LTX M/S2: Best Overall for the F-150

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Quick heads-up before anything else: the original Defender LTX M/S is discontinued. The M/S2 replaced it with a stiffer sidewall and reworked compound built for heavier trucks — if you see the plain “M/S” recommended somewhere, that tire is no longer in production.

I ran the M/S2 as my daily-driver baseline for this whole comparison, and it’s the quietest tire in the group by a clear margin.

On the highway commute into Denver, cabin noise was a non-issue even at 75 mph. It also handled the towing leg of this test better than I expected from a comfort-focused highway tire — sidewall flex under a loaded trailer was tighter and more controlled than I anticipated.

It’s not trying to be an all-terrain, and it shouldn’t be treated like one. Packed gravel is fine. Anything looser or wetter than that and you’ll want one of the AT options below.

Pros: Exceptionally quiet, strong under towing load, class-leading 70,000-mile warranty.

Cons: Not built for anything beyond light gravel, premium price point.

2. Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT: Best Balanced All-Terrain

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The Territory AT is Goodyear’s current-generation all-terrain, built specifically to not punish daily driving in exchange for off-road capability — it’s factory-fit on several current truck and SUV models for exactly that reason.

On my test loop it handled the Golden Gate Canyon gravel confidently while staying composed and quiet on the highway commute, which is the balance most F-150 owners are actually shopping for.

Wet braking was one of the more pleasant surprises — a rain-slicked stretch of I-25 felt more predictable under braking than I expected from an all-terrain tread. It doesn’t carry a 3PMSF rating, so treat it as competent in light snow rather than a winter solution.

Pros: Quiet for an all-terrain, strong wet braking, comfortable daily-driving manners.

Cons: No severe-snow rating, less sidewall armor than dedicated off-road tires.

3. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3: Best for Serious Off-Roading

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This is the direct successor to the KO2 that’s shipped on Raptors for years, and BFGoodrich isn’t being shy about the improvements: about 15% better treadwear and 20% better gravel-road durability than the outgoing KO2, while keeping the same sidewall toughness that made the KO2 a cult favorite.

I ran the KO3 on the roughest section of my test loop, and the sidewall shrugged off a couple of sharp rock strikes I expected to at least mark the rubber. It’s 3PMSF-rated, and it handled Guanella Pass snow about as well as the Wildpeak below, with slightly more road noise once I was back on pavement.

Pros: Excellent sidewall toughness, strong snow traction for an off-road tire, direct upgrade path from the discontinued KO2.

Cons: Premium pricing, firmer ride than highway-focused options, noticeable road noise at speed.

4. Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus: Best for Highway Comfort

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If your F-150 rarely sees anything rougher than a parking lot, this is the tire I’d point you to over the Michelin above if a slightly lower price matters more to you than the last word in quiet.

Bridgestone backs it with an 80,000-mile warranty — the longest of anything in this comparison — and on my highway stretches it delivered a genuinely smooth, composed ride with minimal steering correction needed.

Wet performance held up well too, with confident braking during a sudden downpour on I-70. It’s not a tire I’d take onto gravel on purpose, and it showed zero enthusiasm for the one dirt detour I ran it through just to check.

Pros: Quiet, smooth ride; class-leading 80,000-mile warranty; strong wet-weather braking.

Cons: Limited off-road capability, not ideal for heavy snow or ice.

5. Firestone Destination A/T2: Best Budget All-Terrain

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The Destination A/T2 is Firestone’s current all-terrain, and it’s the one I’d recommend to someone outfitting a work truck on a budget. It won’t match the KO3 or Territory AT in outright capability, but it handled the gravel sections of my loop competently and the highway ride was reasonably composed for the price point.

Where it shows its budget positioning is tread life — expect it to fall somewhat short of the pricier options here — and wet braking distances that are a step behind the premium picks. For a truck that mostly commutes with occasional dirt-road access, it’s a sound, low-drama choice.

Pros: Genuinely low price, reasonable all-around traction, acceptable highway noise for an all-terrain.

Cons: Shorter tread life than premium options, wet braking lags behind pricier alternatives.

6. Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus: Best On/Off-Road Balance

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Pirelli’s current Scorpion All Terrain Plus (not to be confused with the older Scorpion ATR, which has mixed reviews on snow traction) delivered the smoothest, quietest ride of any all-terrain I ran on this truck. The silica-enhanced compound and pitch-sequenced tread do a good job hiding the drone that usually comes with an aggressive pattern.

It handled moderate gravel and light trail sections confidently, though I wouldn’t call it a deep-mud tire. For F-150 owners who want AT styling and light off-road use without giving up much daily comfort, it’s a strong pick — just budget for the premium price.

Pros: Remarkably quiet for an all-terrain, strong wet traction, comfortable ride quality.

Cons: Not aggressive enough for serious mud or deep snow, premium pricing.

7. Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT: Best for Towing and Heavy Use

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With a load range E rating, the AT3 XLT is built for F-150 owners who regularly tow or haul heavy payloads. I ran it on the towing leg of this test and it held its line well under load, with the reinforced shoulder design providing noticeable extra stability when cornering with a trailer behind me.

It’s not the quietest tire unloaded — you’ll notice some drone on the highway when the bed is empty — but under load it settles down and performs exactly like a work tire should.

Pros: Strong load capacity, stable under heavy towing loads, solid 60,000-mile warranty.

Cons: Noisier than highway-focused options when unloaded, firmer ride overall.

8. Nitto Ridge Grappler: Best Hybrid Mud/All-Terrain

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The Ridge Grappler splits the difference between an all-terrain and a full mud tire, and that’s exactly how it behaved on my F-150. It was the second-loudest tire in this entire comparison, but the staggered shoulder lugs delivered genuinely aggressive traction in the loose gravel and soft dirt sections of my test loop — more bite than any pure all-terrain here.

On pavement it’s present but not unpleasant. If your truck spends real time in mud, sand, or construction sites and you’re willing to trade some quiet for it, this is the one I’d reach for from this list.

Pros: Strong mixed on/off-road traction, tough dual-sidewall design, aggressive looks that suit the F-150.

Cons: Noticeably louder than every other tire here, affected by the October 2025 Toyo/Nitto recall on certain sizes.

9. Continental TerrainContact A/T: Best for Fuel Economy

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This is a different tire from the Continental TerrainContact H/T, which was part of a separate October 2025 recall — worth flagging since the names are easy to mix up. The A/T I tested was unaffected.

On the road it’s one of the quietest tires in this whole comparison, and fuel economy on my commute held up noticeably better than the more aggressive all-terrains I ran during this test. I didn’t measure it with instrumented gear, but the difference at the pump was real enough to matter for a truck that’s mostly on pavement.

Pros: Excellent fuel economy for an all-terrain, quiet highway ride, confident handling.

Cons: Not built for real off-road use, no severe-snow rating.

10. Falken Wildpeak AT3W: Best Winter Performance

This was the tire I trusted most on Guanella Pass after an early snowfall. The 3PMSF-rated compound stayed pliable instead of hardening up the way a couple of the other all-terrains did once temperatures dropped, and the biting edges in the tread gave me real confidence on the on-ramp when the road was still wet with slush.

It’s composed on dry highway miles too, with a bit more hum past 65 mph than the highway-focused options but nothing unreasonable for an all-terrain with this kind of winter capability.

Pros: Genuinely strong snow and ice traction for an all-terrain, tough sidewall, quiet enough for daily driving.

Cons: Not the cheapest all-terrain here, and a size-specific recall is worth checking before you buy.

11. BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+: Best Budget Value Pick

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This is a genuinely new tire — BFGoodrich launched the Trail-Terrain T/A+ in 2026 as the replacement for the outgoing Trail-Terrain T/A, with 50 new sizes rolling out through the year and OE fitment on the 2026 Rivian R2. It’s designed as a lighter-duty, on-road-biased alternative to full all-terrains, aimed at trucks and crossovers like the F-150, Tacoma, and Outback.

I ran the outgoing Trail-Terrain T/A on the gravel sections of my loop (the T/A+ wasn’t yet available in my size when I tested), and it handled light off-road duty competently while staying quiet and comfortable on pavement — BFGoodrich claims the T/A+ improves on that formula further. It carries the 3PMSF severe-snow rating, which is unusual at this price point.

If you want AT-adjacent capability without the fuel economy and noise penalty of a true all-terrain, and you don’t need serious off-road toughness, this is the value pick to watch as the T/A+ becomes available in more F-150 sizes.

Pros: Genuine snow rating at a budget price, quiet and comfortable on pavement, backed by a fresh 2026 redesign.

Cons: Not intended for aggressive off-road use, full size range still rolling out through 2026–2027.

Recalls and Complaints: What to Check Before You Buy

Real recall data changes which tire I’d recommend, so here’s what’s current as of mid-2026 for the tires on this list. Always cross-check your specific DOT code against the manufacturer’s recall lookup before installing.

• Nitto Ridge Grappler: In October 2025, Toyo (which owns Nitto) recalled roughly 36,900 tires across both brands, manufactured at its White, Georgia plant, after finding a production contamination issue that weakened tread adhesion and could allow partial or full tread separation. Owners were notified by mail by mid-December 2025, with free replacement through the recall program. Not every size is affected — check your DOT code.
• Falken Wildpeak AT3W: Sumitomo Rubber USA recalled roughly 1,900 units of the 265/70R17 115T Wildpeak AT3W (plus some Wildpeak HT02 sizes) over a manufacturing error that could cause a sidewall puncture and slow air leak. This was a narrow, size-specific recall, not a defect across the whole AT3W line.
• Continental: In October 2025, Continental recalled a separate lineup — TerrainContact H/T, CrossContact LX25, CrossContact RX, and General Grabber HTS 60 — over a tread-base rubber compound issue from an October 2024 production run. This does not include the TerrainContact A/T reviewed above, but it’s worth knowing if you’re cross-shopping Continental’s lineup.
• Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Firestone, Pirelli, BFGoodrich, Cooper: No open recalls affecting the specific models reviewed here as of this writing.

If you’re buying any tire, new or used, check your DOT code against NHTSA’s recall database before you drive on it — it takes about thirty seconds and it’s the single easiest safety check most people skip.

Choosing the Right Tire for Your F-150

Be honest about how you actually use your truck. If 90% of your driving is highway commuting with the occasional gravel road, an aggressive all-terrain like the Ridge Grappler will cost you fuel economy and quiet for capability you rarely use. Save that tire for the truck that actually sees mud regularly.

Load range matters more for towing than brand does. If you tow or haul heavy loads regularly, look at load range E options like the Cooper AT3 XLT or the KO3. If your F-150 is mostly a daily driver, standard-load or XL tires will ride noticeably better.

Climate should decide whether you need a 3PMSF rating. The Wildpeak, KO3, and Trail-Terrain T/A+ all carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol. If you’re in a region with real winter, a dedicated winter tire will still outperform any of these — that’s true regardless of how good the all-season tread is.

Don’t mix tire models across axles. If you’re replacing fewer than four, put the newer pair on the rear regardless of drivetrain — that’s the safer configuration if you can’t match all four.

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