Ford finished 2025 with the F-Series as the best-selling truck in America for the 49th year in a row. It sold more than 800,000 units last year and has moved over 33 million trucks since the streak started in 1977. Every other truck gets measured against it, and the F-150 is a big reason why.
What Makes the F-150 So Popular
A lot of it comes down to the body. Ford switched the F-150's cab and bed to aluminum in 2015, and plenty of people doubted it would hold up. Ten years later, these trucks weigh less, carry more, and the panels don't rust out on you.
The engine lineup covers just about every kind of owner:
2.7L EcoBoost for the guy who uses his truck as a daily driver
5.0L V8 for the guy who wants to hear it
3.5L EcoBoost, which can tow up to 13,500 pounds
PowerBoost hybrid, which can run your tools when the jobsite has no power
Raptor R, with a supercharged 720-horsepower V8
Why Build Your F-150?
The F-150 is one of the most modified half-tons in the country and the most built platform we sell parts for. That means the aftermarket already knows what fits, what rubs, and what looks off. Just about every offset, tire size, and lift height has already been proven on somebody else's truck, so you're not starting from scratch.
F-150 Suspension: Leveling Kit or Lift Kit?
Suspension isn't just about height. The real goal is more room for wheels and tires.
On 2021 and newer F-150s, a Rough Country leveling kit is the most affordable upgrade that makes a real difference. It removes the factory rake, opens up the front wheel well, and makes room for a bigger tire without touching the rear driveline. Most builds should start here, and plenty of good ones stop here.
If you want to go taller, look at a full lift system from BDS or Rough Country. These kits move the control arms, crossmember, diff drop, and driveline angles together, so you aren't stretching stock parts past what they were built to handle.
Match Your Lift to Your Tire Size
Lift-to-tire ratio is what makes a build look planned. A leveled F-150 on a modest tire looks finished. A 6-inch lift on a tire that would have cleared on a level looks unfinished and can draw attention for the wrong reasons. Going the other way is worse. Too much tire on too little lift means trimming, rubbing at full lock, and a truck that's annoying to drive. Aim for aggressive but drivable.
F-150 Wheel Offset: Why It Matters More Than Size
Most people start with diameter, but offset is what decides how the wheel actually fits. Offset and backspacing control where the tire sits in the wheel well, how far the lip sticks out past the fender, and whether the inside of the tire hits your upper control arm at full lock. Two 20x10 wheels with different offsets will build two very different trucks, so choose the offset based on the look you want.
Here is where the popular wheel brands land for F-150 builds:
Fuel Off-Road and Hostile: deep lips and a lot of presence
Moto Metal: a clean, blacked-out look that bolts right on
Gear Off-Road: a value option that still runs aggressive fitment
ARKON OFF-ROAD: larger diameters with a face that fills them, which is where a lot of leveled and lifted F-150s end up
Pick your suspension first, then match the wheel to it. If you're considering forged, our forged wheel guide breaks down when they're worth the extra cost.
Best Tires for the F-150
The wheels get the looks, but you feel the tires every day. Most F-150s spend their lives on pavement, so your tire choice decides whether you love driving the truck or just put up with it.
Toyo and BFGoodrich: all-terrain tires with tread that looks great and still drives well on the highway
RBP: mud-terrain tread and the blockiest sidewalls, if you don't mind extra road noise
Kelfire: a budget-friendly option that keeps an aggressive sidewall, which helps when the wheels already took a big chunk of the budget
How to Find a Tire Size That Fits
If a tire needs trimming, a spacer, and some luck to fit, it isn't really a fitment. It's a project. That's why we tag F-150 builds in our gallery two ways:
No Rub: no trimming and no rubbing
CO Choice: setups our team would run on their own trucks. These may need some minor trimming for the best fit and look.
Filter the gallery to F-150, find a 2021 or newer truck at the height you want, and see exactly what that owner ran. Real photos, real offsets, real builds.
Build Your F-150 at Custom Offsets
Enter your year, make, and model in our fitment tool to find a setup that fits your F-150. Wheel and tire packages ship free to the lower 48 and come mounted and balanced at no charge, so they show up at your door ready to bolt on.
Financing is available at checkout with two options:
Affirm: split your build into monthly payments, with rates as low as 0% APR for qualified buyers
Katapult: lease-to-own for as little as $1 down, plus a $50 gift card with a $300 minimum purchase and 90 days of on-time payments
Either way, your wheels, tires, and suspension can go on together instead of one piece at a time.
Stock Trucks Suck. Find your truck in the gallery, filter to No Rub or CO Choice, and build it right the first time.
F-150 Build FAQs
Should I level or lift my F-150?
For most 2021 and newer F-150s, a leveling kit is the best place to start. It removes the factory rake and makes room for a bigger front tire without touching the rear driveline. If you want to go taller, a full lift system from BDS or Rough Country moves the control arms, crossmember, diff drop, and driveline angles together.
Does wheel offset matter on an F-150?
Yes. Offset and backspacing decide where the tire sits in the wheel well, how far it pokes past the fender, and whether it hits the upper control arm at full lock. Two wheels in the same size with different offsets can fit and look completely different.
What are the best tires for a daily-driven F-150?
An all-terrain tire from Toyo or BFGoodrich gives you an aggressive look without ruining highway driving. Mud-terrains like RBP look tougher but add road noise.
How do I know if bigger tires will rub on my F-150?
Filter the Custom Offsets gallery to your F-150 and look for builds tagged No Rub, which means no trimming and no rubbing. CO Choice builds may need minor trimming for the best fit.
