Best Mud Tires for Ford F-150
A mud tire on an F-150 is a commitment. It'll be loud, it'll be heavy, and it'll get you out of places a Raptor's stock tires won't. These five earn the noise. We sorted them by what kind of mud you're in and how much pavement you have to cross to get there, because the right M/T for a hunting lease is the wrong one for a truck that commutes.
Updated October 8, 2026
Our pick
Buy the BFGoodrich KM3 if the mud comes with rocks and stumps, because its sidewall and compound are built for exactly that. Buy the Toyo Open Country M/T if you want a mud tire that's still round at 40,000 miles. Buy the Nitto Trail Grappler if the truck is also your daily driver, because it's the quietest mud-terrain made and it fits 20-inch wheels. The Falken Wildpeak M/T is the value pick, the Interco Cobalt Ground Hawg is the Super Swamper for a lifted truck on 35s or 37s, and the Nitto Mud Grappler is for trucks that don't see pavement.
Top Picks
#1 Pick
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Best for: Mud with rocks in it
The KM3 is the mud tire for people who also crawl. Its Krawl-TEK compound sticks to wet rock, the sidewall takes a beating, and it clears clay as well as anything here. It's loud and it doesn't carry a warranty, but nothing on this page does. Not snow-rated.
Pros
- ✓Sidewall built for rocks, not just mud
- ✓Krawl-TEK compound grips wet slickrock
- ✓Self-cleans as well as anything with a warranty label on it
Cons
- ✗No mileage warranty
- ✗Loud past 50 mph, and it stays that way
- ✗Not snow-rated
#2 Pick
Toyo Open Country M/T
Best for: Mud tires that refuse to wear out
Ask anyone who's owned a set: the Toyo M/T lasts longer than a mud tire has any right to. Three-ply sidewalls, a huge size chart for lifted F-150s, and a hum instead of a howl. It's the heaviest tire here, and you'll pay for it at the pump. Worth it for a truck that sees mud every week.
Pros
- ✓Outlasts most mud tires by a wide margin
- ✓Three-ply sidewall shrugs off rocks and stumps
- ✓Sizes for every lift height you can bolt on
Cons
- ✗Heavy, and you feel it at the pump
- ✗No mileage warranty
- ✗Loud, though it hums instead of howls
#3 Pick
Nitto Trail Grappler M/T
Best for: Daily-driven F-150s that need real mud bite
Nitto tuned the Trail Grappler's tread to cancel its own noise, and it works. It's the only mud tire here you can drive to work without earplugs, it comes in 20-inch and 22-inch sizes, and the sidewall is three-ply. It gives up a little in deep clay to the KM3.
Pros
- ✓Quietest mud-terrain you can buy, by design
- ✓Three-ply sidewall with two looks
- ✓Fits 20" and 22" wheels without going to a hybrid
Cons
- ✗No mileage warranty
- ✗Not the fastest self-cleaner in deep clay
- ✗Premium price
#4 Pick
Falken Wildpeak M/T
Best for: The cheapest three-ply mud tire worth owning
Falken's Wildpeak M/T undercuts the big three and still gives you a three-ply sidewall, a heat-diffusing lower sidewall for towing, and aggressive upper lugs for airing down. It's louder than the Trail Grappler and heavier than you'd like. For the money, nobody's beating it.
Pros
- ✓Cheapest way into a three-ply mud tire
- ✓Heat-diffuser sidewall for towing and hauling
- ✓Aggressive upper sidewall for airing down
Cons
- ✗No mileage warranty
- ✗Heavy
- ✗Louder than the Trail Grappler
#5 Pick
Interco Super Swamper Cobalt M/T (Ground Hawg)
Best for: Lifted F-150s on 35s or 37s that want a Super Swamper
Interco built its name on bias-ply bog tires in 15-inch sizes. The Cobalt Ground Hawg is the Super Swamper for a modern truck: a radial, three-ply, 10-ply-rated mud tire in 35x12.50 and 37x14.50 for 17s through 22s. Directional lugs, deep siping, and the kind of sidewall you air down without thinking about it. It only comes big, so plan on a lift.
Pros
- ✓Three-ply sidewall with a 10-ply rating in every size
- ✓Directional lugs with deep siping, so it bites wet rock too
- ✓A Super Swamper that comes in modern wheel sizes
Cons
- ✗35s and 37s only, so your truck needs a lift
- ✗No mileage warranty
- ✗Priced with the premium mud tires
#6 Pick
Nitto Mud Grappler
Best for: Trucks that live in the mud
The Mud Grappler is the tire you buy after every other mud tire let you down. Lugs the size of your fist, a three-ply sidewall built to run at 10 psi, and noise that makes conversation a memory. It wears fast on pavement. If your F-150 is a trail rig or a bog truck, it's the one.
Pros
- ✓Lugs you could climb with
- ✓Three-ply sidewall built to be aired down and abused
- ✓Clears mud that stalls other tires
Cons
- ✗Loud enough to end conversations
- ✗Wears fast on pavement
- ✗A daily-driver tire only if you hate your neighbors
Comparison Table
| Tire | Ride Comfort | Road Noise | Off-Road Grip | Winter Use | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Fair | Loud | Excellent | Weak | Good |
| Toyo Open Country M/T | Fair | Loud | Excellent | Weak | Good |
| Nitto Trail Grappler M/T | Good (for a M/T) | Moderate | Very Strong | Weak | Good |
| Falken Wildpeak M/T | Fair | Loud | Very Strong | Weak | Very Good |
| Interco Super Swamper Cobalt M/T (Ground Hawg) | Fair | Loud | Excellent | Weak | Good |
| Nitto Mud Grappler | Poor | Very Loud | Excellent (mud) | Weak | Niche |
Buyer's Guide
Before you buy a mud tire for your F-150
Be honest about the pavement. A mud-terrain spends most of its life on the road even on a hunting truck, and that's where it's loud, thirsty, and slow to stop in the rain. If you're in real mud less than once a month, a hybrid like the ones in our aggressive tire picks will make you happier. If you're not sure, the all-terrain vs mud-terrain guide walks through it.
Size and lift
Mud tires are LT-only and start at 33 inches for most F-150 fitments. A 33x12.50R20 or 285/75R17 fits a leveled truck with some trimming; a 35x12.50R20 or 315/70R17 wants a real 4-to-6-inch lift on older trucks and at least a 3-inch level plus cutting on 2021-and-newer. Check the exact diameter on our tire size calculator and remember that a 12.50-wide tire also needs the right wheel offset to clear the upper control arm.
Load range and weight
Every tire here comes in load range E, which is more sidewall than a half-ton needs unless you tow heavy. A load range C or D in the same size rides softer, weighs less, and airs down easier on the trail. Buy E for towing, buy C or D for wheeling. And weigh the wheel too: a 35-inch M/T on a heavy cast wheel adds 30-plus pounds per corner over stock, and the F-150's brakes and gearing feel every ounce.
What about the classic Super Swampers?
The TSL, the Bogger, and the IROK are the tires that made mud trucks famous, and NTW stocks more of them than anyone. Most are bias-ply and most live in 15-inch and 16-inch sizes, which is why they're not on the list for a truck that came with 18s or 20s. The exceptions: the Bogger and IROK both come in 35x12.50 for 17- and 20-inch wheels, and the Interco lineup is worth a look if your F-150 is a dedicated trail or bog truck rather than a daily driver. For a lifted daily, the Cobalt Ground Hawg above is the one to buy.
If the all-terrain route makes more sense after reading this, our all-terrain picks for the F-150 cover it, and the main F-150 off-road tire guide has the overview.
Before you buy, confirm the size fits: our free calculator compares diameter, ride-height, and speedometer error against your stock size.
Tire Size Calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put mud tires on a stock F-150?+
In a stock-size 33 like 285/75R17 or 33x12.50R20, yes, with a leveling kit and possibly some liner trimming. Every tire on this list is LT-rated, so expect a firmer ride and 1 to 3 mpg less than the highway tire you took off.
Which mud tire is quietest?+
The Nitto Trail Grappler M/T, by a clear margin. The Toyo Open Country M/T is next. The BFGoodrich KM3 and Falken Wildpeak M/T are typical mud-tire loud, and the Nitto Mud Grappler is in a class of its own.
Do mud tires work in snow?+
Deep, unplowed snow, yes. Packed snow and ice, no, and none of these carries the three-peak snowflake rating. If winter is a real part of your year, a snow-rated all-terrain or a hybrid like the Toyo R/T Trail is the smarter tire.
How long do mud tires last on an F-150?+
None of these carries a mileage warranty. Realistically, 25,000 to 40,000 miles with regular rotation, with the Toyo M/T at the top of that range and the Mud Grappler well below it if it sees pavement.
KM3 or Toyo M/T for an F-150?+
KM3 for rocks and slick surfaces, Toyo M/T for longevity and heavy-duty sizes. If you tow with the truck, the Toyo. If you air down on ledges, the KM3.
Related Pages
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