Best Wheels & Tyres for Ford Ranger Owners

Best Wheels & Tyres for Ford Ranger Owners 

The Ford Ranger is one of the most customisable utes in Australia. Whether you drive a PX, PX2, PX3 or the new Next-Gen Ranger, upgrading your wheels and tyres instantly improves capability, stance and off-road performance.

Here are the best wheels & tyres for Ranger owners, plus key fitment considerations so your setup works properly on and off-road.

1. Nitto Ridge Grappler: The Ranger Favourite

For mixed driving-highway, towing, dirt, beach and weekend off-roading, the Ridge Grappler is one of the top picks for Rangers nationwide.

Why Rangers love it:

• Quiet and stable on-road
  
• Strong traction on sand, gravel and mud
  
• Works perfectly with 17", 18" and 20" wheels
  
• Exceptional in wet conditions

Pair with Fuel Vector, ROH Assault, KMC KM551 or Dirty Life DT2.

2. Falken Wildpeak AT4W: The All-Terrain Powerhouse

The new-generation AT4W is perfect for Next-Gen Ranger owners wanting capability without the noise of an M/T.

Strengths:

• Excellent wet braking
  
• Great off-road grip for an A/T
  
• Heat-resistant for towing & long highway trips
  
• Modern sidewall design looks great on Rangers

Pairs cleanly with Method MR316, ROH Vapour or Lenso Marvel.

3. Maxxis Razr MT772: For Rangers Built for Hard Off-Roading

If your Ranger sees rutted tracks, 4x4 parks and heavy mud, the MT772 is a standout.

Off-road benefits:

• One of the strongest M/T carcasses
  
• Massive traction in clay and rock
  
• Good durability under weight (canopies, RTTs)

Great with wheels like DWC Lockup, KMC KM235, ROH Hammer.

4. Kenda Klever R/T KR601: A Rugged Terrain That Suits the Ranger Perfectly

The KR601 is great choice for daily-driven Rangers that still see decent off-roading.

Why it’s popular:

• Balanced noise vs traction
  
• Aggressive tread and sidewall
  
• Excellent value

Pairs well with Loaded Luma, KMC KM544 Mesa, Fuel Rebel 6.

5. Best Wheel Sizes for Ford Ranger Owners

17” Wheels: Best Off-Road Performance

• More sidewall flex
  
• Better comfort on corrugations
  
• Excellent for 285/70R17 or 265/70R17

18” Wheels: The Touring Sweet Spot

• Perfect match for Ridge Grapplers
  
• Maintains off-road ability with a cleaner look

20” Wheels: For Street & Towing

• Great stance
  
• Popular on Next-Gen Sport, Wildtrak & Platinum
  
• Not ideal for hardcore off-road

6. Best Tyre Sizes for the Ranger

Common Ranger upgrades include:

• 265/65R17 (safe fit)
  
• 265/70R17 (touring-friendly)
  
• 285/70R17 (popular big stance, minor trimming may be needed)
  
• 265/60R18, 265/65R18 (18-inch factory upgrade options)
  
• 285/65R18 (aggressive, suits next-gen Rangers)
  
• 265/50R20, 275/55R20 (for 20s)

Final Thoughts

A Ford Ranger comes alive the moment you upgrade the wheels and tyres. More traction, better stance, stronger road presence, the right setup completely changes the feel of the ute. Whether you're towing, touring or tackling mud and ruts on the weekend, your wheels and tyres are the foundation of how capable your Ranger truly is.

We’ve fitted thousands of setups across PX and Next-Gen Rangers, and we know exactly what works and what doesn’t. If you want a combo that looks tough, performs off-road and stays compliant, we’ll build a package tailored to your Ranger and the way you actually use it.