Ford Bronco Tire Size Selection Guide

Updated on Feb 13, 2024

If you’re in the market for new tires for your Bronco, whether a brand-new Bronco Raptor or early-model classic, you’re in the right place! In this guide, we’re covering Ford Bronco tire sizing by generation, including factory tire sizes by model and recommended sizing to complement alternative suspension setups!

Selecting the proper tire setup is essential, not just for looks but also driveability! Correctly-sized tires best suit your Bronco’s aesthetics while promoting articulation and ride quality. However, with several years and trim levels to consider, knowing which size is right for your ride can be a hassle…until now!

Utilize the jump links and charts below to determine which tire size best suits your Bronco.

Bronco
Generations:

6th Gen.
2021-Current

6th Generation (2021–Current)

Configuration	Factory Tire Size(s)
Badlands	285/70R17
Base	255/70R16
Big Bend	255/75R17 315/70R17
Black Diamond	265/70R17 315/70R17
Everglades	315/70R17
Heritage	315/70R17
Heritage Limited	315/70R17
Outer Banks	255/70R18 315/70R17
Raptor	37x12.50R17
Sasquatch Package	315/70R17
Wildtrak	315/70R17
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
2” Lift Kit	315/70R17 on 17x8.5 (+35) 305/70R17 on 17x9 (+18, +20) 35x12.50R17 on 17x9 (+18, +20) 295/70R18 on 18x9 (+18, +20) 35x12.50R18 on 18x9 (+18, +20)
5” Lift Kit	35x12.50R17 on 17x9 (+0, +1, +18, +20, -12) 37x12.50R17 on 17x9 (+0, +1, +18, +20, -12) 35x12.50R18 on 18x9 (+0, +1, +18, +20, -12) 37x12.50R18 on 18x9 (+0, +1, +18, +20, -12)

5th Generation (1992–1996)

Configuration	Factory Tire Size(s)
Custom	235/75R15 265/75R15
Eddie Bauer	235/75R15 265/75R15
XL	235/75R15 265/75R15
XLT	235/75R15 265/75R15
XLT Sport	235/75R15 265/75R15
XLT Lariat	235/75R15 265/75R15
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
1.5” Leveling Kit	32x11.50R15 on Factory 15 31x10.50R15 on 15x8 (-18, -19) 265/75R16 on 16x8 (-18, -19) 265/70R17 on 17x8.5 (+0, +1) 17x9 (+0, +1) 265/65R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1), 18x9 (+0, +1)
6” Lift Kit	35x12.50R15 on 15x8 (-18, -19) 35x12.50R17 on 17x8 (-18, -19), 17x8.5 (+0, +1), 17x9 (+0, +1, -12) 305/70R17 on 17x9 (+0, +1) 35x12.50R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1) 295/70R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1), 18x10 (-12, -18, -25)

4th Generation (1987–1991)

Configuration	Factory Tire Size(s)
Custom	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
Eddie Bauer	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
XL	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
XLT	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
1.5” Leveling Kit	32x11.50R15 on Factory 15 31x10.50R15 on 15x8 (-18, -19) 265/75R16 on 16x8 (-18, -19) 265/70R17 on 17x8.5 (+0, +1) 17x9 (+0, +1) 265/65R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1), 18x9 (+0, +1)
6” Lift Kit	35x12.50R15 on 15x8 (-18, -19) 35x12.50R17 on 17x8 (-18, -19), 17x8.5 (+0, +1), 17x9 (+0, +1, -12) 305/70R17 on 17x9 (+0, +1) 35x12.50R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1) 295/70R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1), 18x10 (-12, -18, -25)

3rd Generation (1980–1986)

Configuration	Factory Tire Size(s)
Custom	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
XLS	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
XLT	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
Eddie Bauer	235/75R15 31x10.50R15
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
1.5” Leveling Kit	32x11.50R15 on Factory 15 31x10.50R15 on 15x8 (-18, -19) 265/75R16 on 16x8 (-18, -19) 265/70R17 on 17x8.5 (+0, +1) 17x9 (+0, +1) 265/65R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1), 18x9 (+0, +1)
6” Lift Kit	35x12.50R15 on 15x8 (-18, -19) 35x12.50R17 on 17x8 (-18, -19), 17x8.5 (+0, +1), 17x9 (+0, +1, -12) 305/70R17 on 17x9 (+0, +1) 35x12.50R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1) 295/70R18 on 18x8.5 (+0, +1), 18x10 (-12, -18, -25)

2nd Generation (1978–1979)

Configuration	Factory Tire Size(s)
All	235/75R15
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
2.5” Lift Kit	33x12.50R15 on Factory 15, 15x10 (-39), 15x8 (+18, +20, -18, -19)
4” Lift Kit	35x12.50R15 on Factory 15 33x12.50R15 on 15x10 (-39), 15x8 (+18, +20, -18, -19) 295/70R18 on 18x10 (-18, -19), 18x8.5 (+0, +1)

1st Generation (1966–1977)

Configuration	Factory Tire Size(s)
All	235/75R15
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
1.5” Lift Kit	31x10.50R15 on Factory 15, 15x8 (+18, +20, -18, -19) 265/75R15 on Factory 15, 15x8 (+18, +20, -18, -19)
5.5” Lift Kit	35x12.50R15 on 15x10 (-39), 15x8 (+18, +20, -18, -19) 33x12.50R15 on 15x10 (-39), 15x8 (+18, +20, -18, -19)