OP suggests vehicle is for commute use. So maybe the OP isn't really focused on off road practicality?If you use it as a 4wd do not swop to 18 inch rim, stick with the 17 because you have more tire brand / size choices and you end up with more rubber side wall so can air down more and less chance of pinching a side wall when off road.
I would go up to 265 75 17
Thankyou bro GU3.
I am consider it to change RIM and tyre to bigger size. XLT ranger use 18”. Swap to 18” probably safe for the engine. As now still using steel rim and will not effect much to swap with alloy (lighter) with bigger size and tyre.
Hi Bro Colly,OP suggests vehicle is for commute use. So maybe the OP isn't really focused on off road practicality?
Regardless of alloy or steel rims increase in tyre diameter/circumference (without gearing modifications) will usually hamper acceleration, braking and fuel economy performance.
Similarly raising the vehicle 2" will incur a fuel economy penalty (even if just modest).
Komang, why do you want a 2" lift? Standard Ranger vehicle specs will get you to most common places for camping and sightseeing.
Hi Bro, thanks for the infoIf you go to a 265/70 x 17 tyre you will get a slight lift and a longer footprint if you air down off road. No lift required for this increase in diameter. If you fit up some accessories like a bar, winch, bash plates etc. you should upgrade your springs and shocks. The lift part is optional. I have a mate with a PX Ranger. It has 1" lift and 265/75R16 tyres. It goes fairly well off road. You don't need the biggest lift and the biggest tyres to do 90% of touring tracks in Australia. But when the going gets really tough a bit more lift or a slightly longer tyre foot print helps to get you through if you know how to use it.
Thats probably the best place to start. Learn how to operate your ute off road first. Then add stuff later. When your skills improve you will start to access and experience remote places away from the knuckle heads. Once that happens you will want to do it again and again. And then the mod bug will bite. Enjoy
Nah, mate, pretty sure all the XLs and XLSs came with 16s. I've never seen a steel 17 standard. They have a row of round holes all around the inside of the rim. 16s are a common tire size, too. So, a bit cheaper and easier to get. Worth playing with a tyre calculator to compare sizes on the web, just to see what the advantages, compared to costs are. Some brands don't carry some sizes, too.Hi Bro Poopy,
Not sure my steel rim 16” as the brochure XL plus came with 17” steel wheel. Will ask the mr fored dealer next week.
What you suggested will be an option too. Will lookup in gumtree
Thanks
Look on your tyres, it will have the size on the side wall.Hi Bro Poopy,
Not sure my steel rim 16” as the brochure XL plus came with 17” steel wheel. Will ask the mr fored dealer next week.
What you suggested will be an option too. Will lookup in gumtree
Thanks