RIMS'N'RUBBER

WE DITCH THE RANGER'S STANDARD WHEELS AND TYRES FOR BETTER LOOKING AND MORE SUITABLE REPLACEMENTS

- MATT RAUDONIKIS

NOTHING sets off a car build like a new set of wheels and tyres. Not only is it an easy way to personalise your car by replacing the factory-fitted wheels with something more to your liking, but also the perfect time to equip the car with tyres better suited to your intended driving.

Our 2022 Ranger Sport came with 18-inch alloy wheels wearing tame 255/65 Goodyear AT/S tyres; fine for around town but less than ideal for any outback overlanding. We wanted some more durable light truck (LT) construction tyres with a taller sidewall for both a bigger footprint at low pressures and a bit of added ride height. An aggressive mud-terrain tread pattern would also be handy for those muddy High Country weekends.

We’ve had a great run using Maxxis Tyres’ RAZR range of LT tyres and, for the Ranger, we’ve gone with the more aggressive MT772 pattern. We had these on our PX Ranger and were more than happy with their performance and durability.