2017 Ford Trucks Tire Fitment Guide

2017 Ford Trucks vehicles use 24 different sizes: 245/60R18, 245/50R20, 265/40R21, 245/55R19, 235/55R17, 235/45R19, 235/50R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22, 275/65R18, 255/50R20, 265/60R18, 275/45R22, 315/70R17, 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 275/65R20, 275/70R18, 245/75R17, 235/55R19, 255/45R20, 235/60R17, 235/60R18, and 245/55R18. Rim diameters span 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 inches, and only some sizes are shared across multiple models, such as 245/60R18 on Edge and Explorer or 275/65R18 across Expedition, F-150, and several Super Duty models.

The practical lesson is that 2017 Ford Trucks covers everything from compact crossovers to one-ton pickups, so fitment starts with the exact model and wheel diameter rather than year and make alone. Once those two points are confirmed, you can narrow the choices quickly and avoid mixing a crossover size with a truck size that happens to look similar on paper.

On a 2017 Ford Trucks tire, 245/75R17 is a metric radial size. The 245 is the section width in millimeters, 75 is the aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is 75 percent of the width, R identifies radial construction, and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches. Within 2017 Ford Trucks, this size appears on F-250 Super Duty and several F-350 Super Duty models.

That code matters because it tells you both the wheel diameter and the overall tire profile family. A 245/75R17 may share the same 17-inch rim diameter with another Ford truck size, but the width and sidewall proportions are different, so it should be matched exactly to the application you are replacing rather than swapped casually by rim diameter alone.

No, 2017 Ford Trucks models do not use the same tire size. The Edge alone spans four sizes from 18 through 21 inches, the Escape uses three different sizes, the Expedition uses 18-, 20-, and 22-inch fitments, and the F-150 and Super Duty trucks add several 17-, 18-, 20-, and 22-inch truck sizes. Some overlap exists, but it is selective rather than universal.

That means the badge on the tailgate is only the starting point. Before choosing a tire, identify the exact model and verify the existing wheel diameter or the placard information on the vehicle. That step matters even within one model line, because Ford offered multiple wheel packages that change the size substantially.

2017 Ford Trucks tires appear in several sidewall styles depending on size. Crossover-oriented sizes such as 235/55R17 and 235/50R18 include blackwall choices, while 235/55R17 also comes in goldline and wide whitewall form. Truck-focused sizes such as 275/65R18, 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 275/65R20, 275/70R18, and 245/75R17 use raised-letter treatments like RWL or RBL, and 245/55R19 and 245/55R18 appear in redline form.

Your best choice depends on the look you want as much as the size itself. Blackwalls keep a modern factory-style appearance, raised white letters lean toward a more rugged truck character, and goldline, wide whitewall, or redline options create a stronger visual statement. Choose the sidewall treatment after the size is settled, not before.

2017 Ford Trucks fitments are covered here by BFGoodrich, American Classic, Nitto, and Pro-Trac. BFGoodrich appears across the widest spread, from crossover sizes such as 235/55R17 and 235/50R18 to heavier truck sizes like 275/65R18, 275/65R20, and 245/75R17. American Classic appears in 235/55R17, Nitto appears in 235/50R18 and 255/45R20, and Pro-Trac appears in 255/45R20.

That brand spread gives buyers a few different paths depending on the model and the look they want. A compact crossover owner may see more appearance-oriented sidewall options, while a Super Duty owner is more likely to land in all-terrain truck products. Once you identify the exact size, the brand field narrows quickly to the products that actually match that application.

For 2017 Ford Trucks using 235/50R18, BFGoodrich and Nitto both offer blackwall radial tires, and both appear with W speed ratings up to 168 mph. The BFGoodrich products in this size carry rim-width recommendations of 6.5 to 8.5 inches, while the Nitto NT555 G2 also centers on that same span and notes a 1,819-pound maximum load at 50 psi. Weight figures are close, with the Nitto at 27.86 pounds and the BFGoodrich choices ranging around 26 to 29 pounds.

For the buyer, that means the decision is less about basic fit and more about product character within the same size family. If your Escape already uses 235/50R18, compare the specific series you prefer and confirm that the wheel width falls within the recommended range. That approach keeps the choice focused on the exact tire rather than assuming every 235/50R18 behaves the same.

Several 2017 Ford Trucks sizes carry clear rim-width ranges. 235/55R17 fits rims from 6.0 to 8.5 inches depending on product, 235/50R18 fits 6.5 to 8.5 inches, 245/70R17 fits 6.5 to 8.0 inches, 265/70R17 fits 7.0 to 9.0 inches, 275/65R18 fits 7.5 to 9.5 inches, 275/70R18 fits 7.0 to 9.0 inches, 245/75R17 fits 6.5 to 7.5 inches, and 255/45R20 fits 8.0 to 9.5 inches where a range is stated.

Those numbers matter because the tire has to suit both the vehicle and the wheel already on it. Before selecting a product, compare the actual wheel width to the tire's approved range, especially if the vehicle has aftermarket wheels. Matching the right size to the wrong wheel width can undermine the tire's shape, appearance, and intended load behavior.

The 2017 Ford Trucks products here are modern radial tires, and the size markings do not indicate tube-type construction. Sizes such as 235/55R17, 235/50R18, 275/65R18, 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 275/65R20, 275/70R18, 245/75R17, 255/45R20, and 245/55R18 appear in tubeless-style radial form rather than classic tube-type notation.

That said, the wheel itself still matters. If a truck or SUV has non-original wheels, repaired rims, or specialty service requirements, inspect the wheel condition and valve stems before installation. The normal expectation for these 2017 Ford Trucks applications is a tubeless radial setup, but the final check should always include the actual wheel on the vehicle.

A 2017 Ford Trucks vehicle should be stored with the tires protected from sunlight, standing water, and electric motors or chargers that create ozone. Keep inflation pressures checked during storage and move the vehicle periodically so one part of the tread does not carry the load for months at a time. Clean, dry indoor storage is always easier on the rubber than leaving the vehicle outside through long weather cycles.

That advice applies whether the vehicle is a Flex, Edge, F-150, or Super Duty truck, but it is especially important on lower-mileage collector or secondary-use vehicles that can sit for long stretches. If storage will be extended, some owners also use tire cradles or stands to reduce static loading. The goal is to preserve the casing and sidewalls, not just the visible tread.

On a 2017 Ford Trucks vehicle, tire life should be judged by age and condition as much as by miles. A good rule is to begin evaluating tires closely around the five- to seven-year mark and to treat about ten years as the point where replacement deserves serious consideration regardless of tread depth. The DOT date code on the sidewall helps establish the tire's actual age.

That matters because many utility vehicles and trucks accumulate modest annual mileage, which can leave plenty of tread on an aging tire. Sidewall cracking, hardening, repeated air loss, or uneven wear are stronger warning signs than mileage alone. A low-use Expedition or F-350 can age out its tires long before it wears them out.

Tires on a 2017 Ford Trucks vehicle should be inspected before every drive and again before any longer trip. Look for cracking, cuts, punctures, bulges, irregular wear, and pressure loss, and give extra attention to the shoulders and sidewalls on heavier truck sizes that may see towing or load duty. Valve stems also deserve a quick check because aging rubber there can cause slow leaks even when the tread looks fine.

Frequent inspection is especially important because this year-and-make range includes everything from commuter crossovers to heavy-duty pickups. A simple walkaround catches issues early and is far easier than dealing with a failure on the road. If the vehicle pulls, vibrates, or shows uneven tread wear, have alignment and suspension condition checked along with the tires.

Yes, 2017 Ford Trucks tires can be suitable for highway driving when the correct size and service type are matched to the vehicle. The available products here include W-rated fitments with a 168 mph ceiling in sizes such as 235/55R17, 235/50R18, and 255/45R20, S-rated truck fitments with a 112 mph ceiling in sizes such as 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 275/65R20, and 245/75R17, and R-rated truck fitments with a 106 mph ceiling in sizes such as 275/65R18 and 275/70R18.

In real use, most 2017 Ford Trucks vehicles will be operating far below those speed ceilings, and the vehicle's weight, loading, suspension condition, and braking system often matter more than the tire's top-speed category. Highway safety starts with using the correct size, maintaining proper pressure, and keeping the tires in sound condition for the way the vehicle is actually driven.

Inflation pressure on 2017 Ford Trucks tires depends on the exact size and product. Examples here include 235/55R17 at 35 or 50 psi depending on product, 235/50R18 at 50 or 51 psi depending on product, 245/70R17 at 80 psi, 265/70R17 at either 50 or 80 psi depending on product, 275/65R18 at 80 psi, 275/65R20 at 80 psi, 275/70R18 at 80 psi, and 245/75R17 at 80 psi, each tied to its own load rating.

Those figures are tire ratings, not a blanket instruction to inflate every 2017 Ford Trucks vehicle the same way. Start with the pressure recommendation on the vehicle placard or owner's manual, then confirm that the chosen tire's load-and-pressure capacity suits the application. Do not transfer a pressure figure from one size to another, especially between crossover and heavy-duty truck fitments.

Before taking a 2017 Ford Trucks vehicle on a longer drive, inspect all four tires and the spare for visible cracking, tread damage, punctures, bulges, and uneven wear. Verify cold inflation pressure, check valve stems for age or splitting, and look for any sign of rubbing if the vehicle has non-stock wheels or suspension changes. On truck applications, also make sure the load placed on the vehicle is appropriate for the tire size and service type being used.

Tire preparation should be part of a broader road-trip check on any 2017 Ford Trucks model. Brakes, fluids, suspension components, and steering condition all deserve attention, particularly on older high-mileage work trucks. A tire that is correct on paper still needs to be in healthy condition and properly inflated to perform the way Ford intended on a longer outing.