Ford F-250 owners ask about bolt patterns all the time, whether they are shopping for new wheels or trying to reuse a set from another truck. At Jim Burke Ford, we work with F-250s from every generation in our service bays, so we know how important it is to get this detail right for safety, fitment, and towing performance.

Below, we walk through the Ford F-250 bolt pattern by model year, starting with the newest trucks and working back to the very first F-250 in 1953. Where multiple years use the same pattern, we group them to keep things easy to scan.

All information below is for single rear wheel (SRW) F-250 models unless stated otherwise.

Ford F-250 Bolt Pattern Basics

A wheel bolt pattern is written as “number of lugs x bolt circle diameter.” For example, 8×170 means there are 8 wheel studs arranged on a 170 millimeter circle. The pattern must match exactly for the wheel to seat correctly on the hub and for the lug nuts to clamp evenly.

Along with bolt pattern, it is smart to keep an eye on:

• Center bore: The size of the hole in the center of the wheel that fits over the hub.

• Lug nut thread size and seat style.

• Offset and backspacing, especially on lifted or leveled trucks.

If you ever have doubts, our parts and service team at Jim Burke Ford can confirm fitment by VIN before you buy wheels or tires.

2026-1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Bolt Pattern (8×170)

All Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks from 1999 through 2026 use an 8×170 millimeter bolt pattern on single rear wheel models. That includes the launch of the Super Duty line in 1999, the 2005 refresh, the 2008 and 2011 updates, and the aluminum body redesign for 2017, continuing through the current P708 generation that covers 2023-2026.

Aftermarket and OEM fitment guides confirm that:

• 1999-2016 F-250 Super Duty: 8×170 mm, typically with a 124.9 mm hub bore on Sterling 10.25/10.5 rear axles.

• 2017-2026 F-250 Super Duty: 8×170 mm SRW bolt pattern carried over, validated by wheel manufacturers and parts catalogs that list one 8×170 pattern for all 2017-2026 F-250 models.

Model years covered in this 8×170 group:

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017,
2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011,
2010, 2009, 2008,
2007, 2006, 2005,
2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 (Super Duty only).

Key points we keep in mind when ordering or installing wheels on these trucks at Jim Burke Ford:

• Bolt pattern: 8×170 mm on all SRW F-250 Super Duty models.

• Typical hub bore: around 124.9 mm on heavy-duty Sterling rear axles.

• Lug thread: metric (commonly M14x1.5) on later models, with proper torque critical for towing and hauling.

• DRW (dually) patterns: mainly a concern on F-350 and above, not F-250, but it is another reason we always confirm which truck a wheel set came from before installing it.

1999-1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty 7-Lug Bolt Pattern (7×150)

There is one group of F-250 trucks that can surprise people: the F-250 Light Duty models from the late 1990s. These trucks were essentially heavy-duty F-150s, not the full Super Duty chassis.

The 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty uses:

• Bolt pattern: 7×150 mm (7 lugs on a 150 mm circle).

Model years in this 7-lug group:

1999 F-250 Light Duty,
1998 F-250 Light Duty,
1997 F-250 Light Duty.

Important distinctions we make in the shop:

• 1999 F-250 Super Duty and 1999 F-250 Light Duty are different trucks with different patterns.

  • 1999 F-250 Super Duty: 8×170.

  • 1999 F-250 Light Duty: 7×150.

• These 7-lug trucks do not share wheels with the 8-lug F-250 Super Duty or the older 8×6.5 F-250 models.

If you own a 1997-1999 F-250 with seven lug nuts, we treat it more like an F-150-based platform when we talk about wheel options, lift kits, and load capacity.

1953-1997 Ford F-250 8-Lug Bolt Pattern (8×6.5)

Before the Super Duty era and the switch to metric 8×170, the traditional F-250 3/4 ton trucks used a classic 8-lug pattern that was shared with many other domestic heavy-duty pickups.

Multiple technical and enthusiast sources point to the same spec: from the early 1960s through the mid-1990s, F-250 models with eight lugs used an 8×6.5 inch pattern, also known as 8×165.1 mm, with a center bore of around 124.9 mm.

Vintage wheel and parts listings extend that same 8×6.5 pattern back to the first F-250s in 1953, showing fitment for 1953-1968 F-250 8-lug wheels with an 8 on 6.5 pattern and roughly 4.75 inch center bore.

For the heavy-duty F-250 line, you can use this guideline:

• Model years with 8×6.5 / 8×165.1 bolt pattern:
  1997 F-250 (heavy duty 8-lug version),
  1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987,
  1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980,
  1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973,
  1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967,
  1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961,
  1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953.

On these classic 8-lug F-250 trucks, we keep a few things in mind when helping owners with wheel choices or restoration work:

• Bolt pattern: 8×6.5 inch, which cross references to 8×165.1 mm in most modern wheel catalogs.

• Hub bore: commonly listed around 124.9 mm on later trucks, with similar dimensions indicated on earlier 8-lug wheels.

• Thread size: many of these trucks use 1/2-20 studs rather than metric, so lug nuts are not interchangeable with late model Super Duty hardware.

Because many of these older trucks have seen axle swaps, aftermarket hubs, or period modifications, we routinely measure bolt circle, hub bore, and stud size directly on the truck before recommending a wheel package.

How We Use This Bolt Pattern Information At Jim Burke Ford

Day to day, we use this reference in a few ways:

• Helping owners choose correct aftermarket wheels for towing, off roading, or show builds.

• Checking compatibility when someone wants to move wheels from an older F-250 to a newer Super Duty or vice versa.

• Verifying that take off or used wheel sets that come through our store are safe to mount on a specific truck.

Even if two trucks share an 8-lug pattern, differences in offset, hub bore, and brake package can affect whether a wheel is truly a good match. That is why we treat bolt pattern as the starting point, not the only requirement.

Conclusion: Have F-250 Bolt Pattern Questions? Talk With Our Team

From the first F-250 in 1953 to the latest 2026 Super Duty, the truck has evolved through three main bolt patterns: the original 8×6.5 pattern on classic 3/4 ton models, the unique 7×150 setup on late 1990s Light Duty trucks, and the modern 8×170 Super Duty pattern used from 1999 through today.

At Jim Burke Ford, we are happy to double check your specific F-250 by year, trim, and VIN, and help you choose wheels and tires that fit correctly and support the way you use your truck around Birmingham and beyond. If you are planning a wheel upgrade, swapping parts from another truck, or just want a second set for winter or off road use, reach out to our parts and service specialists and we will make sure everything bolts up the way it should.