2001 Ford F-150 Lariat Tire Size

Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Ford F-150 Lariat's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

16-Inch Rims

2001 Ford F-150 Lariat

 

The original tire size for your 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford F-150 Lariat's' tire size.

Trim Options:

4x4 H.D. Reg. Cab

LT245/75R16/D

Simplified Size:  245-75-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat is LT245/75R16/D .  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat's tire size is shown below.

LT

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

D

The mark of D denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating.  A load range of D means that the tire has a ply rating of 8.  Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures.  Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads.

75

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 183 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal

17-Inch Rims

2001 Ford F-150 Lariat

 

The original tire size for your 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford F-150 Lariat's' tire size.

Trim Options:

4x4 Reg. Cab4x4 Super Crew Cab

P265/70R17 113S

Simplified Size:  265-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat is P265/70R17 113S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

113

This tire has a load index of 113, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2530 pounds (1150 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.