Choose your model year to see exact tire sizes, pressure PSI, load ratings, and in-stock options for your specific Ford F-250 Ranger XLT configuration.
The documented Ford F-250 Ranger XLT tire range includes 7.50-16LT/D, 8.00-16.5LT/E, and 9.50-16.5LT/E, with factory fitments using 16- or 16.5-inch wheels, with nominal tire-width designations from 7.50 to 9.50 inches. Select the model year, then match the drivetrain, cab style, and GVWR to find compatible tires.
| Model Year | Documented OEM Tire Sizes | Factory Wheel Sizes | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 7.50-16LT/D, 7.50-16LT/E, 8.00-16.5LT/D, 8.00-16.5LT/E, 8.75-16.5LT/E, 8.75R16.5LT/E, 9.50-16.5LT/D, 9.50-16.5LT/E | 16", 16.5" | View 1980 Fitment |
| 1981 | 8.00-16.5LT/D, 8.00-16.5LT/E, 8.75-16.5LT/E, 8.75R16.5LT/E, 9.50-16.5LT/E | 16.5" | View 1981 Fitment |
The documented 1980 options span three factory wheel dimensions, while 1981 uses 16.5x6 and 16.5x6.75 wheels. Each year still contains several configuration-specific fitments, so use the full drivetrain, cab, and GVWR description rather than selecting from the year-wide size list alone.
Use the NeoTires model-year selector to open either documented F-250 Ranger XLT year and continue to the exact truck configuration.
These five exact tire designations occur in both documented years, although each applies only to specified configurations.
| Tire Size | Documented Model-Year Pattern |
|---|---|
| 8.00-16.5LT/D | Documented continuously from 1980 through 1981. |
| 8.00-16.5LT/E | Documented continuously from 1980 through 1981. |
| 8.75-16.5LT/E | Documented continuously from 1980 through 1981. |
| 8.75R16.5LT/E | Documented continuously from 1980 through 1981. |
| 9.50-16.5LT/E | Documented continuously from 1980 through 1981. |
Different GVWR configurations can have different documented tire selections within the same model year. For 1980, 4x2 GVWR 6350 lists five 16.5-inch sizes, while 4x2 GVWR 7650 adds 7.50-16LT/E but uses a different group of 16.5-inch options. In 1981, 4x4 GVWR 6700 lists three tire sizes, whereas 4x4 GVWR 8700 lists only 9.50-16.5LT/E. Match the GVWR together with the year, drivetrain and cab configuration.
If your truck carries another F-250 model or trim designation, use its dedicated hub to check year-specific tire sizes and factory configurations. Do not apply an F-250 Ranger XLT fitment to another F-250 variant without verifying that vehicle separately.
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