Tyres and gear for Ranger XLS

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 02, 2015 at 23:58

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locked hilux

hi am finally getting a new car in the form of new ford ranger xls and am after some ideas number one on tyres they are od size 25570R16 are there any this size with decent side walls, what would be another size close that would be legal. or should I go up to the xlt 265/65R17. plus am after ideas for things like bull bars light and snorkels. pictures would be good to see.
oh and it is blue due in may so still got time to get things for it.

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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 09:13

Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 09:13

Wouldnt the 26575 16 be the natural upgrade, or the 285 75 16? Theyre readily available

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Reply By: swampfox - Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 12:42

Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 12:42

HI

245/75/16 1.3 %difference in diameter
Technically it used to be within 3% was the limit
Mainly for speedo accuracy

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Follow Up By: locked hilux - Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 13:03

Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 13:03

is that not going smaller spin though??

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Follow Up By: swampfox - Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 18:29

Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 18:29

hi
The tolerance for diameter is 3% bigger or smaller .

swampfox

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Reply By: locked hilux - Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 13:05

Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 13:05

any one with a PX ranger what tyres are you running???

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Follow Up By: adriang - Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 13:57

Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 13:57

I have 2 sets of wheels for my PX Wildtrak. The original 18" alloys - 265X60XR18 and a set of PX steel wheels (X 6) with 265 X 75 X R16 Bridgestone D697 LT tyres. When I am going offroad I use the steel wheels. The Bridgestone dealer swaps them for me each time free of charge.
The 265 X 75 X 16 tyres bring the speedo up to nearly correct - 98 actual at 100 speedo (by GPS) and there is no apparent difference in fuel counsumption

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Reply By: 873 - Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 20:37

Friday, Apr 03, 2015 at 20:37

Hi, Ive had my xls for 8 months now. replaced the the factory alloys with 16x8 p45. fitted 265 70 16 at. Should have gone 265 75 16. Stay with 16, better ballooning when on sand. I would have gone down to 15 diameter but right offset not available and was not sure of calliper clearance. Have fun

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