@@dommyjgagree. Guarantee this guy doesn’t have a TRD Pro… TRD off-road most likely which is still a nice ride, but a pro? Doubt it.. post a video is you do… I’ll subscribe for that.. I’m running KO3s on anything I get in the future. Saving for a 24/25 XLT with 2.7 now! So excited! Big plans for it also.. 😈
@billygames7107 I'm going to get the XL version with a locker and use it as my desert truck and for road trips to out of the way places like the Yukon.
Thank you! I am considering a ranger fx4 and there are so few videos on it. I would definitely change those tires out if I picked this one up most likely Falken Wildpeak as I’d be going in snow here and there
There are a ton of videos of it. There are zero on the 2.7… literally everyone and their mama has done a review on the 2.3… meh seen it before. I’m getting an XLT with the 2.7… mmhmm!! Let’s gooo!!
@@DavefromCA2023 you are correct. My apologies. There aren’t many on that truck specifically. I’m sure you can put together what Info you need to possibly upgrade or not.. you have basically the same thing. I would only really get a new one if you wanted the bigger engine option. Anything else you can just upgrade your existing Ranger. Cheers man..✌🏼
I have the 2021 ranger XLT fx4 and I love driving it whether its highway or rough trail. Offroad in it is a dream after exploring mountains in an '04 ranger XL. Only thing I don't like is the temperature control is +/- buttons instead of a knob
I bought the Exact same truck except in Hot pepper Red. I couldnt agree with you more on the tires but now have a fresh set of KO-3s to go on her this fall... Great video guys... Thanks.
2024 Ranger Tremor is in South Africa general grabber AT3 tires Bilstein suspension and 27mm higher but it have no difflock in front only in the rear but it have trail turn assist Wich lock the inner wheels to make a tighter turn offroad
It's a shame you didn't give it a little extra time to see what it would do. It was nice to see clearly traction control still active even with rear diff locked, you could see it sending power to the front right side tyre. Also strange when attempting a slow speed off road obstacle to not have it in low. Less torque converter slip and more torque to the wheels. Also will change up the traction control programming a little.
Pirelli Scorpion AT plus or Wildpeaks. I'm actually liking both the interior and exterior of the new Rangers. Might trade my Titan in for one of these in a year or two. Wish they still offered the Tremor package though...😢
I have the same exact truck and i do agree Ford’s choice of tires are horrible even on my last fx4 but you can upgrade to a different tire on the fx4 but my dealer failed to tell me that i didn’t find that out until after i ordered the truck
They showed the tire sticker... tire should be inflated to 30psi cold temperature. The truck displays 44-46psi - this is done at the factory and is not recommended to drive the vehicle with tires that are overinflated. The dealership tech did not PDI this correctly for customer(TCC) and due to higher Psi in the tire it has resulted in loss of traction that occurred during your tests and you have skewed results. Less ballooning due to lower PSI set at manufacturer specification of the tire would mean more level-even traction. The Dealership PDI is one to be held accountable as it is in their checklist to set the vehicle's tire pressure before delivery.
That’s what’s known as an OEM tire. It is DESIGNED to only last 25 to 30,000 miles that’s it. Also even a tire that size you should have aired down 5 to 10 psi
Totally fair point. We just don’t air down on this hill test in any rig for consistency. Also many vehicles we run up the hill do not have enough sidewall for it. For any trail day we highly recommend airing down for traction and ride quality.
I prefer the Wildpeak At3's and now 4's. I have over 50k on my Superduty and we will wear the goodyears out on the Ranger and then switch. Best all around snow, rain and wear for getting my trailers into job sites
As Goodyears are almost universally meh, to not great, you could probably put some Nexens on there and have a better result. Wildpeaks are decent off road, but are excellent towing and hauling tires, and very good in the wet. BFGs do BFG things. Great in dirt and gravel, okay in mud, and pretty so/so in snow and rain. BFGs are also notoriously under-sized. Nittos are trash, nay, worse than trash because they are kind of pricey. They just look "cool". Mickey Thompsons are excellent off road, if a bit loud on road. Yokohamas if you're over 55 and don't want any of those newfangled "attractive" tires. Toyos are a safe bet, but bias grip over longevity. My favorite brand for trucks right now is Kenda. They make an aggressive all-terrain for a decent price, and their RT is darn near legendary durable and hard wearing at this point. Milestar has good mudders, but their ATs are anemic. Sumitomo also sells a good no-nonsense AT that tows, hauls and wears very well. There are A LOT of options better than those Good years. Also, 255/75R17 is a 30.5 inch tire. it's approximately the same diameter as the previous generation Ranger's 265/65R17. It's just narrower, likely for fuel economy concerns. With some incidental rub at full lock, off-camber, you could fit some 265/70R17s. Easily if they are BFGs, as they are undersized.
It's weird when people test off road capabilities of trucks with highway air pressure in the tires. -_- Lower air pressure and the truck wouldn't have had problems....
Why doesn’t anyone show the 2.7?!? Everyone and their mama has shown of this 2.3… it’s a sweet platform yes and a great power plant. Yes. But we’ve all seen it before. SHOW US THE 2.7 XLT!! Ffs… smh..
BUT… legitimately ANY actual A/T tire… I don’t know why Ford doesn’t get with the program and either give us a good highway tire, or an AT tire… these compromise options are trash
Lmao, who does a truck review and never even pops the hood?Haha. I assume it’s because this one is the 2.3 everyone has seen a million times. Show us the real Beast Mode version with the U.S ONLY spec 2.7 engine built like a tank. I can’t wait to get mine… review or no review I WILL have the XLT 2.7 either 2024 maybe 2025… most likely ordering online in July! Super stoked!!
That tuned, this is just the hill test. Our full road test is in edit. Yes it’s the 2.3, the 2.7 has not been produced yet. Which is why we reviewed the Ranger Raptor on the same day 🤟
So glad to see a normal truck and not a raptor!!
Exactly, all the ranger stuff is almost all Raptor, a truck many of us cannot afford
Our thoughts as well!
I agree! I'm looking to trade my 22 Ranger FX4 and waiting to see a review.
@@francescoparillo8664 shoot you already have a ranger lol.
a review? Of what? There are a million reviews… lol
45yrs of off road experience. I run Goodyear Duratracs on my Tacoma TRD PRO.
Duratracs work very well off road in our testing as well.
awful tire
@@dommyjgagree. Guarantee this guy doesn’t have a TRD Pro… TRD off-road most likely which is still a nice ride, but a pro? Doubt it.. post a video is you do… I’ll subscribe for that.. I’m running KO3s on anything I get in the future. Saving for a 24/25 XLT with 2.7 now! So excited! Big plans for it also.. 😈
@billygames7107 I'm going to get the XL version with a locker and use it as my desert truck and for road trips to out of the way places like the Yukon.
The Hankook's they put on the previus generation were WAY better than those Goodyear's and probably cheaper. Like wth where they thinking?
Thank you! I am considering a ranger fx4 and there are so few videos on it. I would definitely change those tires out if I picked this one up most likely Falken Wildpeak as I’d be going in snow here and there
There are a ton of videos of it. There are zero on the 2.7… literally everyone and their mama has done a review on the 2.3… meh seen it before. I’m getting an XLT with the 2.7… mmhmm!! Let’s gooo!!
@@billygames7107 re read my comment, I’m talking about the fx4 specifically
@@DavefromCA2023 you are correct. My apologies. There aren’t many on that truck specifically. I’m sure you can put together what Info you need to possibly upgrade or not.. you have basically the same thing. I would only really get a new one if you wanted the bigger engine option. Anything else you can just upgrade your existing Ranger. Cheers man..✌🏼
@@DavefromCA2023 and I’m changing tires right away also. I live in and drive in snow majority of the year. I’m most likely going with KO3s..
what i'm torn between is this and the f150.. I love midsized trucks but i can legit get the f150 at the same price as a ranger..
I have the 2021 ranger XLT fx4 and I love driving it whether its highway or rough trail. Offroad in it is a dream after exploring mountains in an '04 ranger XL. Only thing I don't like is the temperature control is +/- buttons instead of a knob
I have the same truck and the same complaint. I'm too old for all of that new-fangled crap. Give me a knob to control the heat any day.
@@philgriswold2133 This video made me happy I got mine when I did. That all digital dash made me cringe haha. Analog gages should never go missing.
My 2 wheel drive 2024 ranger xlt sport has a locking rear differential
General Grabber AT
In South Africa we get general grabber AT3 and Bilstein shocks on the tremor addition
I bought the Exact same truck except in Hot pepper Red. I couldnt agree with you more on the tires but now have a fresh set of KO-3s to go on her this fall... Great video guys... Thanks.
I still like the previous gen. Considering selling my 2015 Tundra doublecab/4x4 and getting a 22-23 Tremor model.
They need to come out with a Tremor model, that has a front locker.
2024 Ranger Tremor is in South Africa general grabber AT3 tires Bilstein suspension and 27mm higher but it have no difflock in front only in the rear but it have trail turn assist Wich lock the inner wheels to make a tighter turn offroad
Those tires need to be more aggressive if it's gonna do that hill easily.
It's a shame you didn't give it a little extra time to see what it would do. It was nice to see clearly traction control still active even with rear diff locked, you could see it sending power to the front right side tyre. Also strange when attempting a slow speed off road obstacle to not have it in low. Less torque converter slip and more torque to the wheels. Also will change up the traction control programming a little.
Pirelli Scorpion AT plus or Wildpeaks.
I'm actually liking both the interior and exterior of the new Rangers. Might trade my Titan in for one of these in a year or two. Wish they still offered the Tremor package though...😢
Agreed, we sure hope the tremor makes its way back.
I think a good tire (and often overlooked) is the Falken Rubitrek A/T.
Craig, where can I get those glasses? They are slick.
I have the same exact truck and i do agree Ford’s choice of tires are horrible even on my last fx4 but you can upgrade to a different tire on the fx4 but my dealer failed to tell me that i didn’t find that out until after i ordered the truck
Great video. It probably didn't help that you had 45psi in the tires. I believe the recommended pressure is closer to 34.
Recommend pressure is 38 psi
@@texasjourneyman207 Door sticker says recommended 30psi cold. Manual says it will go up 4psi when warm.
@@dantheman4751 my door sticker says 38 psi
@@texasjourneyman207 Fair enough. I wonder why. Mine is an XLT 4x4.
@@dantheman4751 probably bc mines 2 wheel drive , probably has different tires or something mine has good year wrangler A/T
They showed the tire sticker... tire should be inflated to 30psi cold temperature. The truck displays 44-46psi - this is done at the factory and is not recommended to drive the vehicle with tires that are overinflated. The dealership tech did not PDI this correctly for customer(TCC) and due to higher Psi in the tire it has resulted in loss of traction that occurred during your tests and you have skewed results. Less ballooning due to lower PSI set at manufacturer specification of the tire would mean more level-even traction. The Dealership PDI is one to be held accountable as it is in their checklist to set the vehicle's tire pressure before delivery.
What is this truck color called?
Cactus Gray
Love the Falken Wildpeak at3w tires I've run on my Wranglers and Tundra. Will replace those with the new At4w tires.
That’s what’s known as an OEM tire. It is DESIGNED to only last 25 to 30,000 miles that’s it. Also even a tire that size you should have aired down 5 to 10 psi
Totally fair point. We just don’t air down on this hill test in any rig for consistency. Also many vehicles we run up the hill do not have enough sidewall for it. For any trail day we highly recommend airing down for traction and ride quality.
I prefer the Wildpeak At3's and now 4's. I have over 50k on my Superduty and we will wear the goodyears out on the Ranger and then switch. Best all around snow, rain and wear for getting my trailers into job sites
I’d make the dealer put a set of Falklin Wildpeak AT3’s on that truck. It would go anywhere in four high.
Shifter looks better in the XLT than the Raptor
All this truck needs is better tires. No lift or anything needed. Xlt fx4 is a great package.
You have to turn on the rear locker thru a computer screen? That sucks.
FX4 is pretty much a Wildtrak in disguise
BFG K02
I will buy that truck if offered in super cab and 2.7, however I can’t find one! Probably will buy a frontier!
As Goodyears are almost universally meh, to not great, you could probably put some Nexens on there and have a better result. Wildpeaks are decent off road, but are excellent towing and hauling tires, and very good in the wet. BFGs do BFG things. Great in dirt and gravel, okay in mud, and pretty so/so in snow and rain. BFGs are also notoriously under-sized. Nittos are trash, nay, worse than trash because they are kind of pricey. They just look "cool". Mickey Thompsons are excellent off road, if a bit loud on road. Yokohamas if you're over 55 and don't want any of those newfangled "attractive" tires. Toyos are a safe bet, but bias grip over longevity. My favorite brand for trucks right now is Kenda. They make an aggressive all-terrain for a decent price, and their RT is darn near legendary durable and hard wearing at this point. Milestar has good mudders, but their ATs are anemic. Sumitomo also sells a good no-nonsense AT that tows, hauls and wears very well. There are A LOT of options better than those Good years. Also, 255/75R17 is a 30.5 inch tire. it's approximately the same diameter as the previous generation Ranger's 265/65R17. It's just narrower, likely for fuel economy concerns. With some incidental rub at full lock, off-camber, you could fit some 265/70R17s. Easily if they are BFGs, as they are undersized.
General Grabber A/Tx
This is better than the raptor imo. More payload, towing, mpg, tight parking spots ability, and lighter!
Nitto Terra Grapplers G2
Toyo at3
Wow those tires are not good
What happened to pickups nowadays, they got four doors like a sedan car, we need two door, four wheel drive short body , like back in the day
I also hate Goodyears.
Yeas, I had bad nightmare experience for that garbage.
Get a frontier pro4x!
It's weird when people test off road capabilities of trucks with highway air pressure in the tires. -_- Lower air pressure and the truck wouldn't have had problems....
If this was a 2024 Taco, it probably would’ve snap the whole front differential Lol! And I’m a Toyota guy for 40 plus years..
Brother they have a video of the taco doing this no problem
@@YoitsDro just being sarcastic 😁
The Tacoma went up in 4 high and no locker. LOL
discover at3 from cooper never let me down
Ko3!
Goodyear is good for a year lol
Hey I care about eco lol. Especially at $4+/gal
A truck review in sandals. 😅😅😂
Millennials have destroyed the tradional work truck! If I wanted a car I would buy one!
Air them down. Mickey Thompson’s.
Wildtrak junior
The gauge cluster is a deal breaker for me. It looks like a Phone app. I don't want my gauge cluster to look like a Phone app!! 🤮
We are with you on that, and we even bought one of these rangers!
Those tires look straight outta 1975
Why doesn’t anyone show the 2.7?!? Everyone and their mama has shown of this 2.3… it’s a sweet platform yes and a great power plant. Yes. But we’ve all seen it before. SHOW US THE 2.7 XLT!! Ffs… smh..
Simple answer, because they have not been produced yet! The moment they exist, we will be filming it.
You look familiar. You commented the same thing on another Ranger video and got the same answer. Lol
Jesus put it in low.
Some of the most payload of all the midsizers. Tires are the worst part
Those tires are garbage plus you need to air down
My god… you have to really pay attention to what they say… it’s so hurried and slurred…
BUT… legitimately ANY actual A/T tire… I don’t know why Ford doesn’t get with the program and either give us a good highway tire, or an AT tire… these compromise options are trash
I like Tacoma, have better looks
Lmao, who does a truck review and never even pops the hood?Haha. I assume it’s because this one is the 2.3 everyone has seen a million times. Show us the real Beast Mode version with the U.S ONLY spec 2.7 engine built like a tank. I can’t wait to get mine… review or no review I WILL have the XLT 2.7 either 2024 maybe 2025… most likely ordering online in July! Super stoked!!
That tuned, this is just the hill test. Our full road test is in edit.
Yes it’s the 2.3, the 2.7 has not been produced yet. Which is why we reviewed the Ranger Raptor on the same day 🤟
I think the problem is that it's a Ford. Not the tires.