My 2019 f-250 needs a new set of tires. I want to go with the Falken Wildpeak AT. The question is what would be the correct size tire for the f-250 Super duty? I have Falken Wildpeak AT 3W, LT275-70R18 125/122 se tires on my F-150 and was wondering if they would also be ok for the F-250.
I'm also kicking around the idea of putting a new set of wheels on her also. Where do you guys recommend going to when buying new wheels and tires and what are the do's and don'ts when buying wheels for the f-250.

 

I have purchased wheels and tires from both Custom Offsets and Tire Rack, I have been very happy with both places, and I would purchase from either again.

 

I picked up a set of wildpeaks a few weeks back, I went with the 275-70R18s that are the stock tires for my truck. I have put a little over 2000 miles on them and they have been great, really quiet considering the tread and much better in rain and slush than the mastercraps I had before.

 

I kept the stock 18" wheels but recently upgraded the OEM 275/70/18 Wranglers to a set of 295/70/18 WP AT4's and I am very pleased with them! They ride so much better, they stick to the road better and they look waaaay better too! Also, going to the slightly larger 295 size tire filled the wheel well up a little more, and they are also a little wider. These measure out to a 34.3 x 11.6 x 18 and there is still tons of room in the wheel well if you wanted to go bigger without making any changes. The 35x12.5 tire is still a little bigger, and will still fit without any mods, however, they cost a bit more... another popular option is the 285/75/18 size, which is a true 35" tire, but not quite 12.5" wide, but is a bit less expensive. Overall, I am very happy with my choice in both size and brand! This is my first set of Falkens, and already I am thrilled with them!

As for locations, I wanted to go with Discount Tire because their is one not too far from me, and I like the idea of placing an order, driving up and having them installed and leaving, however, when I ordered mine several weeks ago they were still hard to find since they are still so new. I ended up ordering from Simple Tire and having them shipped to a local shop that installed them for me, so it still worked out well. But, Discount Tire, Simple Tire and Tire Rack seem to be popular, trustworthy options. With the AT4 though, it may still come down to finding a place that has the exact size you want, but I wouldn't hesitate any of these places.

 

I too have been shopping falken wild peaks, I was thinking of going with the RT/01. I'm going to do 295 65 20 and they measure 35.4 dia.

Interesting thing, I was going to do 35x 12.5 but they are more expensive. The 295-65 KO2 is 70 bucks cheaper than the same tire in 35x 12.5. ....seems to ring true on alot of the brands.

 

Priority tire and discount tire direct are my main two tire suppliers. I either mount my own or have a local shop do the work. I am trying out a set of 33"x12.5"x20" Centenial MT mud tires on OEM Lariat Sport wheels. They grip great in my soggy clay soil. Next time, I'm going to try 37"x12.5"x20" on 10" width rims. The OEM 275/70R18 LR E worked OK for the two days that I had them. For winter ice storms, I have a set of Nexen Winguard 245/75R17 LR E studded snow tires. They look like doughnuts, but work fantastic.

 

If you buy new wheels for your Super Duty, make sure they have an appropriate weight rating. There are some cheaper steel and aluminum wheels available that might look nice, but they aren't rated for as much as the stock wheels, or even as much as the truck is rated for. Same goes for the tire. Make sure you're getting an E Load range.

I've used anywhere from Tire Rack to eBay for buying tires and wheels. You can usually hunt down decent deals if you search around.

 

35x12.5RXX are ALWAYS more expensive. It's like a tax for people who want to say they have 35x12.5s instead of a 295 or a 315 depending on rim size. Toyo and others make some 295s with an F load rating so they are made for trucks like ours in mind.

 

Yeah, I have a set of them on my F-150 and they have really done well. I have about 25,000 miles on them, and they should easily go another 25 the way I drive it.
Of-course that truck is nowhere as heavy as my F-250.

 

You are correct! It's tough to find wheels that meet the load requirements and still look great. I'm looking for forged wheels to reduce weight while gaining strength. Only reputable vendors post their wheel load capacity.

 

Thanks, that answered one of my questions about going with a little larger tire. How do they do in wet muddy conditions about throwing mud all down the sides of the truck? The stock ones on mine will do that and it's a pain keeping the mud from piling up on the front of the running boards, but I guess some mud flaps would help with that. I need to find out the best place to look for stuff like mud flaps or wheel well flare kits.

 

Yes, I was wondering about load range with new wheels. Oh, and I have bought from Tire Rack before but I'm thinking I would be better off by just buying from a place that sells and mounts them on the truck rather than buying tires and having someone else mount and balance them. Although I just got an old tire changer machine that I could maybe mount them and then take them out to have them balanced. The guy I got it from said it worked ok but you just have to be careful. I bought it mainly for changing trailer and lawn equipment tires but it's a thought. I've never used one before but I guess I could learn.

 

Have a few thousand on my Falken A/T4Ws now. They've been everything you'd expect from a Falken tire so far. Amazing rain, snow, and dry traction. Smooth as glass at any speed. Handles my trailer well. Quiet. I love 'em.

If you get aftermarket wheels you'll need to get non-OE tire sizes. So personally I wish I had kept my OE wheels so I could use factory sizing. I do like the look of the 35x12.50R18 on the 18x9 wheels, but in hindsight it was just unnecessary cost and my MPG took a hit.

Yes, DO make sure the load rating is acceptable. Discount Tire refused to mount a set of 10-ply LT-E tires on my F-250 last month simply because the actual numeric load rating didn't match my door jamb placard. Truck says 126 and the tires were 122 or 124 I think.

 

Another thing I have a question about is brake dust. I've heard that the Ford pads will make a lot of dust and was wondering if that's something I will just have to learn to deal with or is there some other option I could go with. I put ceramic pads on the F-150 and they seem a tad better. I can go a week or so before the wheels are black rather than the 2 or 3 days with the pads that are on there.

 

Yes my truck's front brakes dust like crazy. It's awful. I intend to replace the pads with something low in dust next time around. A lot of people like ceramic pads. I'm not a fan, but there are several options these days.