Rims/Tires

[Raptorzr]

Just placed my order for my first Raptor...super excited. I always run dedicated snows in the winter on separate rims. And given how long it takes for everything these days I figured I would start figuring this out. Can I upgrade the rim to an 18" or 20" for snow tires? Not sure if this is possible or will it throw the computer into a tizzy regarding mph and abs systems?? Any recommendations for those of you that switch over to dedicated snows?

 

[ganooch]

Believe the tire circumference is what affects the speedo, not the rim size...

 

[jimmyjamm]

ganooch is correct, if the circumference of the tire is similar it won't matter, example being tires (BFGKO2)stock size 315/70R17, which measures 34.4" outer diameter; a 35x12.50R17 measures 34.5", and the same as a a 35x12.50R20 is 34.5"....all of these sizes are so close the truck won't notice.
Even other brands in the same stated sizes vary more than this and won't affect the onboard electronics.

 

[Syberspace]

THE BFG KO2 are 3 peak snow rated. Mine did very well in snow and ice.
I do run dedicated snows on the wifes and kids cars though.
If the overall diameter is close or at lease the same all around, no issues. If you go larger or smaller in diameter all around, the speedo will be off a little, but won't impact anything else.

 

[bcidaho]

THE BFG KO2 are 3 peak snow rated. Mine did very well in snow and ice.
I do run dedicated snows on the wifes and kids cars though.
If the overall diameter is close or at lease the same all around, no issues. If you go larger or smaller in diameter all around, the speedo will be off a little, but won't impact anything else.

Same here, while living in Littleton, went skiing at Copper and Breckenridge dozens of trips in all kinds of weather, the stock tires did very well. Good performance and confidence in all conditions except glare ice. But then, I pucker on glare ice with any vehicle/tire.

 

[Winchester30]

+1 for stock BFGs in three Midwest winters.

 

[Raptorzr]

Thank you for all the replies, maybe I will give it a go stock this winter and see how it goes...do we know for sure if gen 3's get the KO2's?

 

[Oggie]

Thank you for all the replies, maybe I will give it a go stock this winter and see how it goes...do we know for sure if gen 3's get the KO2's?

Yes. Tires are on page 3.

https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/product/2021/f150/raptor/pdf/2021-Ford-F-150-Raptor-Tech-Specs.pdf

 

[Olsen Motorsports]

I also run dedicated snows. In the 35” nokian hakkapeliita lt3 it’s a great tire for the raptor. Especially on ice. Tons amd tons of grip you won’t be disappointed with them!

 

[Raptorzr]

I too have been running Haka’s on all my cars/trucks for the past 20 years. I did see while researching this topic that the LT3 was available in the oem size. Glad to hear you have had good luck with them.