Ultimate Raptor Challenge: F-150 R vs Ranger vs Bronco Raptor! [What tires are on the Ranger Raptor?]

[Quick]

Fun little video from Ford. Nice to see the Ranger take the win. Anyone know what size wheels/tires are on the Ranger? Clearly not the factory setup. Looks like they might have swapped on a Bronco Sasquatch wheel/tire set for the shoot.

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[Ag3ntC00p3r]

Saw that. Nice to see James get a nice little gig like that.

The Ranger definitely had an aggressive BOV. My Turbosmart never makes that much noise. But I also haven't ran it that hard in those conditions.

 

[TheRealSasquatch]

Fun little video from Ford. Nice to see the Ranger take the win. Anyone know what size wheels/tires are on the Ranger? Clearly not the factory setup. Looks like they might have swapped on a Bronco Sasquatch wheel/tire set for the shoot.

Can’t see the rims on my phone now but when I watched last night I noticed the RR rims were fitted with bead locks. If I had to guess those tires would be 315/70r17 same as the Bronco Sasquatch.
The RR also had a chase rack that looked similar the unit from SDHQ. Plus the Blowoff valve. Someone was having fun building that RR. I would not be surprised if the Ranger had the Ford Performance tune.
I saw there was a R22 Label on the Bronco raptor. Maybe the Raptor R and Bronco Raptor were from the Raptor Assault in Utah. When Hailey Deegan smoked that rock. Rest in pieces rims! lol!

 

[stuartmunto]

Saw that. Nice to see James get a nice little gig like that.

The Ranger definitely had an aggressive BOV. My Turbosmart never makes that much noise. But I also haven't ran it that hard in those conditions.

Yeah I never noticed my turbosmart BOV make so much noise until I took it to the sand dunes! I wouldn't say it was louder than when on the street, but it was just constantly venting - sounded bloody great! Even moderate beach driving it's a lot more 'active' than on the street.

 

[HHIRAP]

Did they use one of the Ranger Raptors from the Ranger Raptor Assault in Utah?

The front bumper bar with what looks like a led light bar, looks to be the same as the Assault trucks. The Assault trucks have a headache rack in the bed and one spare, this one has two spares without the headache rack.

It definitely has BFG K03’s on it and for spares, but I can’t tell what size.

I guess they could have the truck over there as a press vehicle for the race, and wanted a more serious setup in the bed?

 

[rocsteady]

I'm thinking the extra weight in the bed of the Ranger didn't help it in this sort of "contest." Sure looked like fun either way though, I just would have wanted longer courses for more play time.

 

[TheRealSasquatch]

I'm thinking the extra weight in the bed of the Ranger didn't help it in this sort of "contest." Sure looked like fun either way though, I just would have wanted longer courses for more play time.

Opposite theory moving weight into the back of a front heavy rig can help traction and balance. It’s common in racing to use spares and gear as ballast.

 

[rocsteady]

Opposite theory moving weight into the back of a front heavy rig can help traction and balance. It’s common in racing to use spares and gear as ballast.

Excellent point. Plus it looks cool.

 

[FullSend]

I own all three so this was a fun video to watch. They all have their pros and areas they excel in. I daily drive the RR and I gotta say I love driving it as much as the R. Both are different and fun in their own way. You can't beat the value of the RR being sub $60K.

 

[jeffers]

The F150 has a problem of being too damn big for a lot of trails.

 

[Zach@Granger]

Fun little video from Ford. Nice to see the Ranger take the win. Anyone know what size wheels/tires are on the Ranger? Clearly not the factory setup. Looks like they might have swapped on a Bronco Sasquatch wheel/tire set for the shoot.

Pretty sweet video! It is cool too see all 3 beasts in motion!

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