2009 Ford F-150 XLT Tire Size
Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 Ford F-150 XLT, 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 XLT'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.
17-Inch Rims
2009 Ford F-150 XLT
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT.
Trim Options:
(LT Tire Option)
LT245/70R17/D 114
Simplified Size: 245-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is LT245/70R17/D 114S. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
114 | This tire has a load index of 114, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2596 pounds (1180 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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 171 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
Trim Options:
w/H.D. Payload Pkg.
LT245/75R17/E 121
Simplified Size: 245-75-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is LT245/75R17/E 121R. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
121 | This tire has a load index of 121, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 3190 pounds (1450 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
E | The mark of E denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of E means that the tire has a ply rating of 10. 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.
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This tire has a speed rating of R, which means 105 mph (170 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
4x2 Reg./Super Cab
P235/70R17/XL 108
Simplified Size: 235-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P235/70R17/XL 108S. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
XL | The mark of XL means extra load. A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load. | ||||||
108 | This tire has a load index of 108, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2200 pounds (1000 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 164 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
Trim Options:
4x4 Reg./Super Cab
P235/75R17 108
Simplified Size: 235-75-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P235/75R17 108S. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
108 | This tire has a load index of 108, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2200 pounds (1000 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
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 176 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
Trim Options:
4x2 Reg./Super Cab4x2 Super Crew Cab
P255/65R17 108
Simplified Size: 255-65-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P255/65R17 108S. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
108 | This tire has a load index of 108, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2200 pounds (1000 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
65 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 165 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
Trim Options:
4x4 Reg./Super Cab4x4 Super Crew Cab
P255/70R17 110
Simplified Size: 255-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P255/70R17 110S. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
110 | This tire has a load index of 110, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2332 pounds (1060 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 178 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
18-Inch Rims
2009 Ford F-150 XLT
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT.
Trim Options:
4x2 (XLT Chrome Pkg.)4x2 Super Cab (18 Inch Option)4x2 Super Crew Cab
P265/60R18 109
Simplified Size: 265-60-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P265/60R18 109T. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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265 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
109 | This tire has a load index of 109, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2266 pounds (1030 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
60 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 159 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
4x4 (XLT Chrome Pkg.)4x4 Super Crew Cab
P275/65R18 114
Simplified Size: 275-65-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P275/65R18 114T. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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275 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
114 | This tire has a load index of 114, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2596 pounds (1180 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
65 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 178 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
20-Inch Rims
2009 Ford F-150 XLT
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT.
Trim Options:
4x4 (XLT Chrome Pkg.)
P275/55R20 111
Simplified Size: 275-55-20
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P275/55R20 111S. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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275 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters. | ||||||
20 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter. | ||||||
111 | This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 151 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
Trim Options:
4x2 (XLT Chrome Pkg.)4x2 Super Cab (20 Inch Option)
P275/55R20 111
Simplified Size: 275-55-20
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford F-150 XLT is P275/55R20 111T. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford F-150 XLT's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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275 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters. | ||||||
20 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter. | ||||||
111 | This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 151 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |