Buying my first Ranger - Tire Advice?
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07-31-2022
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Buying my first Ranger - Tire Advice?
I am finalizing the purchase of my first Ranger! She’s a red 2004 XLT 4x4 4.0L V6, with less than 40k miles. There are a couple issues, but the main one is that the tires are from 2012.
With that being said, what tires would be my best bet? I drive 7mi round trip during the week on suburban streets and want it to be quiet!
With that being said, what tires would be my best bet? I drive 7mi round trip during the week on suburban streets and want it to be quiet!
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08-05-2022
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From: Olathe, KS
Welcome to the Forum, Erin! Sounds like a sweet truck...pics will be expected 
As far as tires are concerned, you will get 10 different "best tire" recommendations from 10 different folks. Tires can be very personal or not even given second thought. From a former tire and service manager, here are my thoughts.
Assuming you are driving on 245/75R16 and are not looking to "off-road" and want something quiet, you will be better to consider an all-season tire. There are TONS of options out there, but I would recommend considering the Firestone Destination LE3. For the price point, it is a terrific tire and handles well in inclement weather. Also in that grouping you could look at the General Grabber HTS60, the Toyo Open Country, or the Hankook Dynapro. All four are about the same price and perform admirably. YES, you can go more or less expensive and you may not notice the difference. I would recommend looking at Tire Rack as they test many tires and have short videos describing the pros and cons of each (they do not do this for every tire).
Finally, if you want something a bit more aggressive for the occasional dirt road/all-terrain tire, I love the Bridgestone AT Revo. Good tread pattern, quiet, and doesn't "feel" like an all-terrain tire.
Good luck on the tire search!
As far as tires are concerned, you will get 10 different "best tire" recommendations from 10 different folks. Tires can be very personal or not even given second thought. From a former tire and service manager, here are my thoughts.Assuming you are driving on 245/75R16 and are not looking to "off-road" and want something quiet, you will be better to consider an all-season tire. There are TONS of options out there, but I would recommend considering the Firestone Destination LE3. For the price point, it is a terrific tire and handles well in inclement weather. Also in that grouping you could look at the General Grabber HTS60, the Toyo Open Country, or the Hankook Dynapro. All four are about the same price and perform admirably. YES, you can go more or less expensive and you may not notice the difference. I would recommend looking at Tire Rack as they test many tires and have short videos describing the pros and cons of each (they do not do this for every tire).
Finally, if you want something a bit more aggressive for the occasional dirt road/all-terrain tire, I love the Bridgestone AT Revo. Good tread pattern, quiet, and doesn't "feel" like an all-terrain tire.
Good luck on the tire search!
#3
08-05-2022
Do at least a 20min drive, part of which is above 50mph, at least 1 day a week
Engine needs to be fully warmed up to clean the oil and get fully lubed and that takes at least 8min then another 5 to circulate all the oil to get it hot and burn off moisure
And above 50mph, faster is better, to clean out cylinder and get Cat converters nice and hot
Over the years I have bought a few "Driven by a little old lady to church in Sunday" vehicles
Interiors were SPOTLESS
Exteriors MINT
Drivetrain GARBAGE
Engine needs to be fully warmed up to clean the oil and get fully lubed and that takes at least 8min then another 5 to circulate all the oil to get it hot and burn off moisure
And above 50mph, faster is better, to clean out cylinder and get Cat converters nice and hot
Over the years I have bought a few "Driven by a little old lady to church in Sunday" vehicles
Interiors were SPOTLESS
Exteriors MINT
Drivetrain GARBAGE
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