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2002 Ford F-150 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x135 on every 2002 trim.

Tires for the 2002 Ford F-150

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 235/70R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16
  2. 275/45R20 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 275/45R20
  3. 245/75R16 Best-rated optional on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 245/75R16

Also listed: 255/70R16 265/70R17 275/60R17

Best tires for the 2002 Ford F-150

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Trims sold in 2002
3
Generation
X (PN-96)
Best tires for the 2002 Ford F-150

3 trims sold in 2002

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Ford F-150 X (PN-96)

1997–2004 3 trims
F-150 4.2 202 hp · V6 235/70R16 104S 3 fitments
Generation
PN-96 · 1997–2004
Power
202 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
87.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x135
Thread
M14 x 2.0
Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET14 · 5x135 · 87.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/70R16 104SRim 16x7 ET14 5x13532 psi
245/75R16Rim 16x7 ET14 5x13545 psi
255/70R16 109SRim 16x7 ET14 5x13529 psi

How to read 104S: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET14 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

F-150 4.6 231 hp · V8 235/70R16 104S 5 fitments
Generation
PN-96 · 1997–2004
Power
231 hp
Engine
V8, Petrol
Center bore
87.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x135
Thread
M14 x 2.0
Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET14 · 5x135 · 87.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/70R16 104SRim 16x7 ET14 5x13532 psi
245/75R16Rim 16x7 ET14 5x13545 psi
255/70R16 109SRim 16x7 ET14 5x13529 psi
265/70R17Rim 17x7.5 ET15 5x13545 psi
275/60R17 110SRim 17x7.5 ET15 5x13535 psi

How to read 104S: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET14 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

F-150 5.4 260 hp · V8 275/45R20 106S 6 fitments
Generation
PN-96 · 1997–2004
Power
260 hp
Engine
V8, Petrol
Center bore
87.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x135
Thread
M14 x 2.0
Check price on Amazon · 275/45R20 Wheels 20x9 9J · 5x135 · 87.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
275/45R20 106SRim 20x9 9J 5x13535 psi
235/70R16 104SRim 16x7 ET14 5x13532 psi
245/75R16Rim 16x7 ET14 5x13545 psi
255/70R16 109SRim 16x7 ET14 5x13529 psi
265/70R17Rim 17x7.5 ET15 5x13545 psi
275/60R17 110SRim 17x7.5 ET15 5x13535 psi

How to read 106S: 106 is the load index (up to 2,094 lb / 950 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). 9J is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2002
3
Generation
X (PN-96)
Other years
All years (1987–2026)
Best tires for the 2002 Ford F-150

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