2015-2020 Ford F-150 - Build Guide

Bolt patterns, fitment, what looks good, what to watch out for. The complete guide for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150.

Bolt Pattern: 6x135mm

Stock Offset: +44

Stock Tire: 265/70R17 or 275/65R18

Most Popular Build: 2" level + 33x12.50

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KNOWN FOR:

The F-150 that pioneered aluminum body construction in the half-ton segment. Most-built F-150 generation of the modern era.

Strengths

  • Aluminum body avoids rust on northern trucks
  • 3.5L EcoBoost is the towing king of the half-ton class
  • Raptor (2017-2020) launched the modern desert-running truck segment
  • Wheel options are infinite - 10+ years of aftermarket support
  • Best resale value of any half-ton truck on the market

Watch Out For

  • 2015-2016 had early aluminum body weld issues - mostly fixed by 2017+
  • EcoBoost cam phasers - 2018+ updated, earlier years problematic
  • 10-speed transmission (2017+) had rough shifts initially
  • XLT cloth seats wear out fast
  • Body panel repair cost is high due to aluminum

Build Categories

Pick the direction you want to take this truck. Each section has wheel styles, colors, and specs that work for that build.

Daily+

Better than stock, daily-able, OEM+ aesthetic

For owners who want their truck to look noticeably upgraded without sacrificing ride quality, gas mileage, or daily usability. Stock-height suspension with cleaner aftermarket wheels and slightly more aggressive tires. The most common build in Texas because most owners drive their truck every day.

  • Wheel sizing: 18-20" diameter, +18 to +44 offset
  • Tire pairing: 33" effective (e.g. 285/65R18 or 285/55R20)
  • Suspension: Stock height OR mild leveling spacer

Wheel styles that work

Clean 5 to 7-spoke designs that mimic OEM aesthetic but with sharper edges and modern finishes. Avoid super-aggressive concave or beadlock-style wheels - they look out of place on a stock-height truck.

Color recommendations by truck color

  • Black truck: Bronze, machined, black, or red accent wheels
  • White truck: Anything works - gloss black, gunmetal, bronze, machined, chrome
  • Red truck: Black, grey, or machined finishes
  • Grey or Silver truck: Anything - most flexible truck color for wheel pairing
  • Blue truck: Machined, black, or grey - neutral wheels let the blue stand out

Lifted

Off-road presence, daily-able, no beadlocks

The most common "built" truck you see at Texas truck meets. 2" to 6" of lift with bigger wheels and tires. Looks aggressive, handles light off-road, still works as a daily driver. This is the build that started Texas truck culture.

  • Wheel sizing: 20x10 or 20x12, -12 to -25 offset
  • Tire pairing: 33x12.50 or 35x12.50 A/T or M/T
  • Suspension: Leveling kit (basic) or 4-6" lift kit (serious presence)

Wheel styles that work

Aggressive concave or mesh designs that fill the larger wheel wells visually. Stay away from skinny spoke designs - they look weak on a lifted truck.

Color recommendations by truck color

  • Black truck: Bronze, machined, black, or red accent wheels
  • White truck: Anything works - gloss black, gunmetal, bronze, machined, chrome
  • Red truck: Black, grey, or machined finishes
  • Grey or Silver truck: Anything - most flexible truck color for wheel pairing
  • Blue truck: Machined, black, or grey - neutral wheels let the blue stand out

Street & Show

Big wheels, deep dish, show-truck stance

The build for guys who want their truck to be the loudest one at the meet. 22" to 26" wheels, deep dish or aggressive concave, large offsets, low-profile tires that put the wheel barrel on display.

  • Wheel sizing: 22-26" diameter, -18 to -44 offset
  • Tire pairing: 305/45R22 or 295/35R24 - low profile for show stance
  • Suspension: Stock height or 2" level - too much lift kills the show stance

Wheel styles that work

Deep dish, aggressive concave, or directional designs that look like they belong on a show truck. The wheel itself is the centerpiece.

Color recommendations by truck color

  • Black truck: Bronze, machined, black, or red accent wheels
  • White truck: Anything works - gloss black, gunmetal, bronze, machined, chrome
  • Red truck: Black, grey, or machined finishes
  • Grey or Silver truck: Anything - most flexible truck color for wheel pairing
  • Blue truck: Machined, black, or grey - neutral wheels let the blue stand out

Off-Road Performance

Beadlock-ready, smaller diameter, serious capability

The build for guys who actually take their truck off-pavement. Smaller diameter wheels (17"-18"), 8.5"-9" wide, conservative offsets, beadlock or beadlock-style wheels, aggressive M/T or hybrid tires.

  • Wheel sizing: 17x8.5 or 18x9, -6 to -12 offset (beadlocks available)
  • Tire pairing: 35x12.50 M/T or hybrid (KO3, Wildpeak, Toyo R/T Trail)
  • Suspension: Quality shock set or factory off-road suspension

Wheel styles that work

Simple spoke patterns, thick construction, beadlock-capable. Avoid anything thin or pretty - it gets destroyed off-road.

Color recommendations by truck color

  • Black truck: Bronze, machined, black, or red accent wheels
  • White truck: Anything works - gloss black, gunmetal, bronze, machined, chrome
  • Red truck: Black, grey, or machined finishes
  • Grey or Silver truck: Anything - most flexible truck color for wheel pairing
  • Blue truck: Machined, black, or grey - neutral wheels let the blue stand out

Lowered

Dropped stance, street performance, sport truck

Drop kits and bagged setups for street-leaning trucks. 2" to 7" drop kits with 22" or 24" wheels and mid-positive offsets. Less common on some trucks than others.

  • Wheel sizing: 22x9 or 24x10, +18 to +30 offset
  • Tire pairing: 305/40R22 or 305/35R24 - performance street tires
  • Suspension: Drop kit (Belltech, McGaughy's, DJM) or air-bagged setup

Wheel styles that work

Street-performance wheel designs - directional, mesh, or split-spoke patterns. Show truck designs work for static drops too.

Color recommendations by truck color

  • Black truck: Bronze, machined, black, or red accent wheels
  • White truck: Anything works - gloss black, gunmetal, bronze, machined, chrome
  • Red truck: Black, grey, or machined finishes
  • Grey or Silver truck: Anything - most flexible truck color for wheel pairing
  • Blue truck: Machined, black, or grey - neutral wheels let the blue stand out

Upgrade Warnings

Common upgrades that affect other parts. Plan for these before you spend.

If you upgrade: Going to 35" tires

Risk: Stock 3.55 gears feel slow with 35s. Transmission stays in lower gears and generates heat. MPG drops 2-3.

What to do: Re-gear to 4.10 or 4.30, or tune the truck. 3.73 (FX4) gears handle 33s OK.

If you upgrade: 4"+ lift kit

Risk: CV joint angles get severe past 4". CVs fail, alignment goes out, vibration at highway speeds.

What to do: Use kit with front diff drop bracket. Plan for $3-5K total spend.

If you upgrade: Aluminum body wreck repair

Risk: Insurance estimates run 2-3x higher than steel-body trucks. Some shops won't touch aluminum.

What to do: Use a certified aluminum body shop. Budget accordingly on trucks with prior damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tire sizes fit a 2015-2020 Ford F-150?

Stock 265/70R17 or 275/65R18. With 2" level you fit 33x12.50 cleanly. With 4" lift, 35s work without trim. With 6" lift, 37s fit.

Bolt pattern?

6x135mm with 87mm center bore. Same as 2004-2025 F-150s.

Which leveling kit is best?

ReadyLIFT 2.5" SST or Rough Country 2.5" kit. Both work for daily use under 35" tires.

Does the Raptor share wheels with the regular F-150?

Same bolt pattern but the Raptor has a wider front track. Some wheels fit both, some won't. Always verify Raptor compatibility on the wheel listing.

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