2022+ Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 22" OEM Tire Replacement Guide

The 22” wheel is exclusive to the F-150 Lightning Platinum trim. It ships with a General Grabber HTS 60 in 275/50R22. The Grabber HTS is a highway all-season tire reflecting the Platinum’s road-focused character. For 18” Pro and XLT wheels see the 18” guide. For 20” Lariat and Flash wheels see the 20” guide.

OEM Wheel and Tire Specs

The F-150 Lightning delivers full torque output from a stop. Combined with the independent rear suspension layout, this accelerates inner and center tread wear on rear axle tires compared to a traditional ICE truck. Strict 5,000-mile tire rotation intervals are strongly recommended.

Before You Buy

Tire size. The OEM size is 275/50R22. 285/50R22 is a fitment-friendly alternative that is 10mm wider and 1.2% taller, well within the rule of thumb ±3% of factory overall diameter.

Load index. Use XL-rated tires with a minimum 115 load index. Standard Load (SL) tires in 275/50R22 carry a lower load index insufficient for the F-150 Lightning’s weight. Do not fit SL-rated replacements.

TPMS. The F-150 Lightning uses direct TPMS sensors operating at 315 MHz, integrated into the valve stems. The sensor stays in the wheel during a tire swap — you do not need new sensors on a standard replacement. A valve stem seal inspection is normal. Retraining is required after any tire change. With the vehicle off, cycle the ignition to the ON position (engine off). Press the hazard light button 3 times (or 6 times on some firmware versions). The horn will honk once to confirm training mode is active. Starting at the front-left tire, use a Ford TPMS activation tool or bleed air continuously from the valve stem until the horn honks. Repeat clockwise: front-right, rear-right, rear-left.

Spare tire. The F-150 Lightning includes a full-size matching spare tire and wheel mounted beneath the truck bed. The factory mechanical jack and lug wrench are stored under the rear passenger seating.

AWD tread depth tolerance. The dual-motor AWD drivetrain requires tires within 2/32”–3/32” of tread depth across all four wheels. Mismatched depths stress the electronic differentials. When replacing fewer than four tires, match tread depth closely across axles.

Replacing in pairs. Replace tires in axle pairs. When replacing two tires, mount the newer tires with more tread on the rear axle.

Highway All-Season

The factory General Grabber HTS 60 is a highway all-season tire optimized for pavement comfort, long tread life, and highway stability. Most Platinum owners will stay in this category for a like-for-like replacement. Note that most Highway All-Season tires do not typically carry a 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rating. On-Road All-Terrains are the better replacement choice for owners who see real winter weather or want a more capable all-season than the OEM spec.

On-Road All-Terrain

On-Road All-Terrain tires offer light off-road capability on gravel, dirt roads, and packed terrain at the cost of more road noise and slightly higher rolling resistance than the factory highway tire. If your Lightning sees mostly pavement and occasional excursions off the beaten path, this category offers a quieter, longer-wearing alternative to more aggressive off-road tiers while retaining a capable tread design.

Off-Road All-Terrain

Off-Road All-Terrain tires have more aggressive block patterns and larger void ratios that deliver real mud and rock capability at the cost of more road noise and modestly higher rolling resistance. These are the choice when the off-road use is actual trail driving, loaded overlanding, or regular unpaved miles rather than the occasional gravel driveway. The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO series has been the dominant recommendation for over a decade. It is not the quietest or most fuel-efficient, and the KO3 is notoriously hard to balance, but it is exceptionally durable and holds up to abuse that would damage lesser tires. The Toyo Open Country A/T III EV is a tread-optimized and weight optimized tire with better on-pavement manners and solid trail performance for most use cases.

Winter

For regions with serious ice and packed snow, a dedicated winter tire is the correct answer — no highway all-season matches a proper winter compound below freezing. Downsizing to a 20” or 18” wheel set for winter is the recommended approach. See the 20” guide or 18” guide for winter sizing in those diameters. Tire Rack offers pre-packaged F-150 Lightning snow/winter wheel and tire packages in more practical 17”, 18” and 20” diameters.

If you prefer to run winters on the stock 22” wheels, the most readily available winter tire category in the factory size is Studless Ice and Snow — tires that deliver maximum grip in severe winter conditions using advanced siping and compounds that remain pliable in extreme cold. Best for regions with long, harsh winters where maximum grip outweighs other concerns.

Mounting and Installation

A few reminders specific to the F-150 Lightning:

• TPMS sensors stay in the wheel. The 315 MHz direct TPMS sensors are integrated into the valve stems and are not disturbed during a tire swap. Do not pay for new sensors on a standard replacement. A valve stem seal inspection or replacement is normal.
• TPMS retraining procedure. With the vehicle off, cycle the ignition to the ON position (engine off). Press the hazard light button 3 times (or 6 times on some firmware versions). The horn will honk once to confirm training mode is active. Starting at the front-left tire, use a Ford TPMS activation tool or bleed air continuously from the valve stem until the horn honks. Repeat clockwise: front-right, rear-right, rear-left.
• Lug nut torque spec: 150 lb-ft (204 Nm). Confirm your installer has properly torqued all lug nuts to spec with a calibrated torque wrench. Lug thread size is M14×1.5.
• Full-size spare included. The spare tire and wheel are mounted beneath the truck bed. The factory jack and lug wrench are stored under the rear passenger seating.
• AWD tread depth tolerance. Keep tread depth within 2/32”–3/32” across all four wheels to avoid stressing the dual-motor drivetrain differentials.
• New tires go on the rear. When replacing fewer than four tires, mount the tires with the most tread on the rear axle.