New Ranger. Lift and Wheel/ Tire choices

[nutzNboltz]

Bought a new 2020 STX. Figured I would save a bit with the STX so I could add lift and wheels. I plan on using it for some overland adventures this coming summer. I will be pulling a small Drifter style trailer around 2000lbs or less.

I have already pulled the trigger on a BDS 3.5" lift with the Fox suspension and am looking at wrapping Blk XLT rims in Falken Wildpeak AT3W All Terrain Radial Tire - 285/70R17 117T. Most of my adventures will be highway asphalt but would still like some off road abilities for boondocking. I also live in Ohio so I need something that will do snow and ice this winter.

Just wondering if anyone is running something like this? Anyone with a bit more experience that can see a problem? Will the 17" rims with a 33" tire be too squirmy?

I have never seen the country I live in and I am 54 years old. This will be a 6 month+ adventure. I chose to run the xlt rims because everyone swaps up and I will need 7-8 rims and tires. Saves about a thousand dollars on rims (plus I like those blk xlt rims).

Any advice is welcome. Also curious, is a rear gear change might be in order.

I hope I dropped this question in the right area.

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[Darin]

Bought a new 2020 STX. Figured I would save a bit with the STX so I could add lift and wheels. I plan on using it for some overland adventures this coming summer. I will be pulling a small Drifter style trailer around 2000lbs or less.

I have already pulled the trigger on a BDS 3.5" lift with the Fox suspension and am looking at wrapping Blk XLT rims in Falken Wildpeak AT3W All Terrain Radial Tire - 285/70R17 117T. Most of my adventures will be highway asphalt but would still like some off road abilities for boondocking. I also live in Ohio so I need something that will do snow and ice this winter.

Just wondering if anyone is running something like this? Anyone with a bit more experience that can see a problem? Will the 17" rims with a 33" tire be too squirmy?

I have never seen the country I live in and I am 54 years old. This will be a 6 month+ adventure. I chose to run the xlt rims because everyone swaps up and I will need 7-8 rims and tires. Saves about a thousand dollars on rims (plus I like those blk xlt rims).

Any advice is welcome. Also curious, is a rear gear change might be in order.

I hope I dropped this question in the right area.

 

[Darin]

I just bought a 2020 STX , and thought like you as well , I went 265 x70 , on -12 centerline wheels 9 inch, plus a 2.5 level kit . Fender flares as well , only a slight rub on rear crash bar, going to go with fab tech , crash bars , they look refined enough to do great.Well good luck .

 

[nutzNboltz]

I just bought a 2020 STX , and thought like you as well , I went 265 x70 , on -12 centerline wheels 9 inch, plus a 2.5 level kit . Fender flares as well , only a slight rub on rear crash bar, going to go with fab tech , crash bars , they look refined enough to do great.Well good luck .

Cant wait to see some pics! Rangers are addictive. Good luck with your wallet.

 

[BigOlBish]

285/70r17 is probably the most popular size for offroad tires. Just curious why you need 7-8 rims and tires? Seems like it would just add excessive weight and take up more space.

Edit: also might want to consider a block or add a leaf lift in back if you're going to do 3.5inches in front, unless you want that Cali lean

 

[Darin]

Cant wait to see some pics! Rangers are addictive. Good luck with your wallet.

 

[Darin]

Ok here ya go nuts and bolts

 

[nutzNboltz]

Man that looks swell. I cant help but to like the black on black with some extra black. Kinda jealous of the pocket flairs, need a set soon. The BFGs look great on those rims.

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