All-Terrain Options for Stock Wheels on 2025 Lariat Eco-Boost?

[BlackMav23]

I did some research and inquired on the forum about 6 months ago but I figure maybe some others have had good luck with some upgrades by now. Assuming I don't want to buy new wheels... what are my all-terrain options for the 19" rims?

Really annoyed at the wheel size Ford put on the Lariat (let's not open that can) but they sure do look nicer than the ones my 23 FX4 had.

So far all I've come across are the Wildpeak A/T Trails. I put Falkens on my 23 and was really impressed but they sure aren't cheap. Any other options?

Also is it worth upgrading from 225 to 235 or 245? Doubt I could go any wider. What are the pros/cons? Also is a higher aspect ratio an option on the stock vehicle with these wheels?

I should also mention that this is a daily driver 360 days of the year... but I don't want to be worried about riding down a two-track or getting stuck in a muddy field on the other five days. Also we can get a fair amount of snow in West Michigan. I was really impressed at how the Wildpeak AT3Ws performed in deep snow on my 23. Pretty sure those were 235/65R17 but I don't recall honestly. Just looking for some solid tires I feel more confident with. Wouldn't hurt if the vehicle stood a bit higher too.

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[Hot Runr Guy]

Take a look at these, available in both 225 & 235-19's, higher treadwear rating than the Falkens.

https://na.nokiantyres.com/all-terrain-tires/nokian-tyres-outpost-apt/

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[Phimosis]

I did some research and inquired on the forum about 6 months ago but I figure maybe some others have had good luck with some upgrades by now. Assuming I don't want to buy new wheels... what are my all-terrain options for the 19" rims?

Really annoyed at the wheel size Ford put on the Lariat (let's not open that can) but they sure do look nicer than the ones my 23 FX4 had.

So far all I've come across are the Wildpeak A/T Trails. I put Falkens on my 23 and was really impressed but they sure aren't cheap. Any other options?

Also is it worth upgrading from 225 to 235 or 245? Doubt I could go any wider. What are the pros/cons? Also is a higher aspect ratio an option on the stock vehicle with these wheels?

I should also mention that this is a daily driver 360 days of the year... but I don't want to be worried about riding down a two-track or getting stuck in a muddy field on the other five days. Also we can get a fair amount of snow in West Michigan. I was really impressed at how the Wildpeak AT3Ws performed in deep snow on my 23. Pretty sure those were 235/65R17 but I don't recall honestly. Just looking for some solid tires I feel more confident with. Wouldn't hurt if the vehicle stood a bit higher too.

This is really a personal decision, based on where you'll be driving and how much. If you want top performance for those muddy back roads and soggy fields, you'll want an off-road all terrain tire, like the Falken AT3W that you had before....except that they don't make them in a 55 series tire that will fit on your 19" wheels.

If you want good on-road manners, with good snow and ice capability, but are willing to sacrifice mud performance, then an on-road all terrain will be better.

Your options for off-road all terrains on the stock wheels is very limited because 55 series are usually used on sedans and crossovers, not on pickups. And no one makes 60 series tires for 19" wheels. And going to a 65 series tire on a 19" wheel is too large of a diameter to fit.

The only true off-road all terrain that will fit on the stock 19" wheel is this bad boy:

And yeah, 255 will fit without any rubbing, as long as you're not hauling a load in the bed or towing a trailer.

If you're only willing to go up to 245 width, then these are your options, but they are all on-road all terrains:

If you want a real off-road A/T, there's lots of great options, but most have simply skipped making them in a 19" wheel and you'd need to change wheels.

 

[BlackMav23]

Thank you so much for the informative reply and options.

So... again 360 days a year commuter vehicle, the other five or so are enjoyed recreationally and by that I mean not actively seeking out bad roads. Camping, hiking, etc. Going places you wouldn't with the family sedan, but not trying to prove anything. However I do sometimes haul a full bed of plywood and occasionally do some light towing. Based on this I think the true all-terrains you recommended wouldn't be the best choice for me (with the current wheels), much as it saddens me.

Pardon my ignorance, but maybe you can answer pro/cons of wider tread like 245/255. Obviously to me... more gripping surface, but also more friction and potential decrease in fuel economy. I have heard that potentially a narrower tire can perform better in snow as they tend to essentially cut through and also have a longer surface contact pattern vs a wider short "point" of contact. Obviously this gets muddied when you adjust psi and depends entirely on the the individual tire specs and the pressure generated by the weight of the vehicle... and again I'm not really interested in intentionally getting myself into those situations anyway.

I will likely order through discount tire as I already have their card and can get 0% financing. Here's some options for "all-terrains" I found on their website just inputting 235/55R19. Any thoughts.

I really didn't like the black rims on my 23 fx4... but the lack of options at 19" makes me wish I'd have told the dealer to swap the wheels on delivery.

Thanks again for your input.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

245's tops if you wanna play in the safe zone, road and off road

 

[710-oil-614]

Just my opinion but I don't believe there is a reason to go beyond the 235.

I'm in a similar boat with the 19" wheels. I would not do the BFG Trail Terrain as they lag behind the other two options....

The Wildpeak A/T Trails and the Yoko Geolander A/T GO15.

 

[Phimosis]

Thank you so much for the informative reply and options.

So... again 360 days a year commuter vehicle, the other five or so are enjoyed recreationally and by that I mean not actively seeking out bad roads. Camping, hiking, etc. Going places you wouldn't with the family sedan, but not trying to prove anything. However I do sometimes haul a full bed of plywood and occasionally do some light towing. Based on this I think the true all-terrains you recommended wouldn't be the best choice for me (with the current wheels), much as it saddens me.

Pardon my ignorance, but maybe you can answer pro/cons of wider tread like 245/255. Obviously to me... more gripping surface, but also more friction and potential decrease in fuel economy. I have heard that potentially a narrower tire can perform better in snow as they tend to essentially cut through and also have a longer surface contact pattern vs a wider short "point" of contact. Obviously this gets muddied when you adjust psi and depends entirely on the the individual tire specs and the pressure generated by the weight of the vehicle... and again I'm not really interested in intentionally getting myself into those situations anyway.

I will likely order through discount tire as I already have their card and can get 0% financing. Here's some options for "all-terrains" I found on their website just inputting 235/55R19. Any thoughts.

I really didn't like the black rims on my 23 fx4... but the lack of options at 19" makes me wish I'd have told the dealer to swap the wheels on delivery.

Thanks again for your input.

Yes going wider increases rolling resistance. It also increases wind resistance. And the increased weight increases the moment of inertia, which means it takes more energy to accelerate or decelerate their rotational speed, which also means lower mpg and increased brake wear.

Wider tires gives more flotation. So do you need more flotation? Personally, I do. I live in SoCal and we have a lot of sand, whether it is at the beach, in coastal sand dunes or out in the desert. And in the winter, our dirt fire roads become mud pits.

On the topic of “skinny tires get better traction”, that’s because of weight divided by contact patch area = pounds per square inch of ground pressure. A skinny tire will dig deep, the opposite of flotation. If you can get to a solid surface, say a paved road beneath 5 inches of snow, then yes skinny will get better traction. But if you’re in deep mud or deep snow and you sink it to the underbelly skids, then you needed wider tires for more flotation.

And that’s why snowmobiles use a track that is 15” wide and 6 feet long: less psi of ground pressure = better flotation.

Again, it’s a personal decision based on how you want to use your truck.

I run 255/65R17 Falken AT4W’s. They perform great. I don’t have any rubbing. They are too heavy though and mpg suffers. It’s rare for me to get 24 mph on the freeway.

 

[BlackMav23]

Funny you should mention sand. I'm in West Michigan. The lake here could easily be mistaken for the ocean to visitors at first glance (lack of DMS gas smell is a giveaway) and much of the coastal land is basically sand dunes. I've never actually taken any of my vehicles specifically out on dunes or the beach, but many of the two tracks I find myself on are pretty sandy.

While I am upset with Ford for putting these wheels on the vehicle (and for not offering an FX4 package on the Lariat in 2025), I think it's important to remember that this is a passenger vehicle first and foremost. 235s should be just fine for me at this point.

Not only a passenger vehicle but my daily commute is under two miles. Last year my work commute was 70 miles a day, all expressway. Perhaps I should have gone hybrid this time around.

 

[BlackMav23]

Just my opinion but I don't believe there is a reason to go beyond the 235.

I'm in a similar boat with the 19" wheels. I would not do the BFG Trail Terrain as they lag behind the other two options....

The Wildpeak A/T Trails and the Yoko Geolander A/T GO15.

May I ask why you think the BFG lags behind?

Also which of those four do you prefer and why?

Thanks in advance.

 

[710-oil-614]

May I ask why you think the BFG lags behind?

Also which of those four do you prefer and why?

Thanks in advance.

BFGs do well on snow and ice but are behind the Wildpeak and Geolander in dry and wet pavement performance.

I'm having the Wildpeak AT Trails installed Friday. However the Nokian Outpost APT would have been my other choice as they are a much lighter "AT" tire.

 

[Phimosis]

Funny you should mention sand. I'm in West Michigan. The lake here could easily be mistaken for the ocean to visitors at first glance (lack of DMS gas smell is a giveaway) and much of the coastal land is basically sand dunes. I've never actually taken any of my vehicles specifically out on dunes or the beach, but many of the two tracks I find myself on are pretty sandy.

While I am upset with Ford for putting these wheels on the vehicle (and for not offering an FX4 package on the Lariat in 2025), I think it's important to remember that this is a passenger vehicle first and foremost. 235s should be just fine for me at this point.

Not only a passenger vehicle but my daily commute is under two miles. Last year my work commute was 70 miles a day, all expressway. Perhaps I should have gone hybrid this time around.

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