The tire you want decides the lift you need. This guide shows how lift and tire size go together, using examples published by shops and kit makers. Fitment varies by model year and options, so always confirm yours.
Examples from shops and kit makers
- Bronco: shops report that 37 inch tires fit cleanly with a lift of about 2.5 to 3.5 inches and the right wheel offset. Most Bronco lifts fall in the 2 to 3.5 inch range.
- Sasquatch Bronco: it already comes with 35 inch tires, front and rear locking differentials and Bilstein shocks, which makes it a common starting point.
- F-150: common builds use 33 to 35 inch tires, with taller tires on bigger lifts.
- F-250 and F-350: a kit maker lists a mid-range lift that clears 35 inch tires without fender work and a taller lift for 37 inch tires on older trucks.
Lift and tire pairings on recent Bozard Built vehicles
These are real pairings from Bozard Built vehicles listed at Bozard Ford on Oct 8 2026. Builds change with inventory, and the right setup depends on the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Lift | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| Bronco Big Bend | ReadyLift 2 inch SST | Nitto Ridge Grappler 35x12.50R17 |
| Bronco Big Bend | ReadyLift 4 inch SST with HD ball joints | Nitto Ridge Grappler 37x12.50R17 |
| Bronco Sport Badlands | ReadyLift 1.5 inch SST | Nitto Terra Grappler 245/65R17 |
| F-150 (several trims) | ReadyLift 3.5 inch SST | Nitto Ridge Grappler 35x12.50R20 |
| F-150 Tremor | ReadyLift 2.5 inch front lift | Nitto Ridge Grappler 35x12.50R22 |
| F-150 Raptor | Wicked Customs 3 inch | 37x12.50R20 (Nitto or Toyo) |
| F-250 and F-350 | ReadyLift 2.5 inch front level kit | 37x12.50R22 or R20 |
| F-350 | ReadyLift 3.5 inch SST | Nitto Ridge Grappler 37x12.50R22 |
| F-350 Platinum Diesel | ReadyLift 4 inch coil spring kit with radius arms | BFGoodrich HD-Terrain T/A 37x12.50R20 |
| F-350 | Wicked Customs 4 inch | Fury Country Hunter MT 37x13.50R24 |
| F-350 Platinum | Elevate Suspension 6 inch | Nitto Ridge Grappler 37x12.50R22 |
What else changes with size
- Wheel width and offset, which decide whether the tire rubs
- Speedometer reading, which has to be recalibrated
- Driveline angles and steering geometry on larger lifts
- Alignment, which should follow every install
Get it matched at Bozard Ford
Bozard Built chooses the lift, wheel and tire together for the exact vehicle you buy, and backs the work with the Bozard warranty.