Tires recommendation?

[EdCay]

I recently installed Ebach Pro Leveling Shocks, came out nice, now to phase two: Tires I want to keep my current rims (I like the Pattern and Finish). I'm at odds with spacers to accommodate a larger tire, such as 31s or so, and advice or experience?

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[Clay]

I went with Nitto Ridge Grappler on factory wheels. 265/70r17 with 1 inch wheel spacers. No complaints with them.

 

[EdCay]

Did you try any larger tire, like 285/70R17, or would there be clearance issues in width? I must admit that what you did looks good

 

[Johnnypedals]

I went with Nitto Ridge Grappler on factory wheels. 265/70r17 with 1 inch wheel spacers. No complaints with them.

That looks great. A couple questions. Do you have a lift or front level? Also with that size tire did you need the spacers or just liked the stance? Oh and what exhaust is that

 

[Clay]

Did you try any larger tire, like 285/70R17, or would there be clearance issues in width? I must admit that what you did looks good

I did not try any other sizes. I stuck with what i knew would fit based off of my ‘19 Ranger I had. I have not put a level on yet. With the 265/70R17 Nitto Ridge Grappler I have on stock wheels I had a very slight rub on the upper control arm. The Nitto’s have a somewhat aggressive side wall lug which is what was slightly rubbing when turning sharp. I had already planned on 1 inch spacers to make the tire flush with the finder.

 

[Clay]

That looks great. A couple questions. Do you have a lift or front level? Also with that size tire did you need the spacers or just liked the stance? Oh and what exhaust is that

I don’t have a level yet, soon though. I was getting a 1” spacer anyway, but due to the somewhat aggressive sidewall lug on the Nitto’s i had a very slight rub when turning sharp. The exhaust is custom dual exit out of the back. On my previous Ranger (2019) I had the Flowmaster FlowFX system. That isn’t available for the ‘24 plus models. I wanted duals for looks as well as sound. I bought the same muffler that comes on the Flowmaster FlowFX system and had a custom exhaust shop put it in the place of the factory muffler. Then custom exhaust out of the back. Black tips. I wish a company made a dual system for ‘24+. In my opinion it sounds good, at the end of the day it’s a 4 cylinder

 

[EdCay]

Looks really good, nice job on the dual exhaust. I like that look, guess I'm old school.
Thank you for the tire info

 

[cc1999]

I like the looks of the 265s on a non Raptor Ranger.
‘Really fills the wheel well nicely.

I believe in my research the 275 is probably the max width you can go on a stock wheel, and still have adequate clearance of the UCAs .

 

[Johnnypedals]

I don’t have a level yet, soon though. I was getting a 1” spacer anyway, but due to the somewhat aggressive sidewall lug on the Nitto’s i had a very slight rub when turning sharp. The exhaust is custom dual exit out of the back. On my previous Ranger (2019) I had the Flowmaster FlowFX system. That isn’t available for the ‘24 plus models. I wanted duals for looks as well as sound. I bought the same muffler that comes on the Flowmaster FlowFX system and had a custom exhaust shop put it in the place of the factory muffler. Then custom exhaust out of the back. Black tips. I wish a company made a dual system for ‘24+. In my opinion it sounds good, at the end of the day it’s a 4 cylinder

Ok that's great info on the tires. So i will assume 275/70/17 Nittos should fit without spacers with no rubbing.
That looks great. You wouldn't happen to have a sound clip would you?

 

[Clay]

Ok that's great info on the tires. So i will assume 275/70/17 Nittos should fit without spacers with no rubbing.
That looks great. You wouldn't happen to have a sound clip would you?

This is the only video i have, i had to trim it down to upload it. I need to make a driving video. I’ll try to do that soon. As for the sound, of course a phone video doesn’t do it justice. But it is the 2.3 , i know

some people are going to hate on the 4 cylinder sound, but sound is subjective. The guy who owns the custom exhaust shop did a very good work and out the door he changed me $300… i did supply the muffler myself, but the pipe, tips, and labor was 300.

 

[Baja_RR]

I was in Baja with 2 other RR - one the 275 and one with 285 (I run 37" w/ portals). The 285 had slight rubbing with a small lift.

I can strongly recommend Falken Wildpeak R/T01. Work fairly quietly on the road and superbly off-road. The scalloped shoulders aid with shedding and also help with clearance. I was running Trail Grapplers which were deafening on-road and will never look back.

I also have them on a Bronco for rock-crawling on the recommendation of Trail Militia if you know that crew who wheel stuff above my pay-grade. Hope this helps.

 

[german]

I recently installed Ebach Pro Leveling Shocks, came out nice, now to phase two: Tires I want to keep my current rims (I like the Pattern and Finish). I'm at odds with spacers to accommodate a larger tire, such as 31s or so, and advice or experience?

Greetings
I went from 255/65/18 to 285/70/17 with methods 708 et 0 and BF Ko3 on a Ranger Wildtrak, I have to install a leveling kit (2inch), and trim a few of plastic, I dont have issues with the clearence of UCA (attached photo before and after)

 

[RJRanger]

Goodyear Workhorse AT least range LS 265/70/18....32.6 inches. On factory rims and no spacers, no level...100% stock. No rub no trim. Lost .4 mpg. Going to stay raked.
Borla exhaust.

 

[RJRanger]

Goodyear Workhorse AT least range LS 265/70/18....32.6 inches. On factory rims and no spacers, no level...100% stock. No rub no trim. Lost .4 mpg. Going to stay raked.
Borla exhaust.

39 lbs per tire stock tires were 34lbs

 

[Ron Quixote]

Goodyear Workhorse AT least range LS 265/70/18....32.6 inches. On factory rims and no spacers, no level...100% stock. No rub no trim. Lost .4 mpg. Going to stay raked.
Borla exhaust.

Off topic, but what mud flaps are those?

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