2006 Ford F-150 STX Tire Size
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2006 Ford F-150 STX 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 2006 Ford F-150 STX.
Trim Options:
4x2
P255/65R17 108
Simplified Size: 255-65-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Ford F-150 STX is P255/65R17 108S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Ford F-150 STX'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
P255/70R17 110
Simplified Size: 255-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Ford F-150 STX is P255/70R17 110S. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Ford F-150 STX'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. |