Nate W
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Hey y'all,
I got my Ranger a few weeks ago; I wanted it for the best-in-class towing (and bc it's just a great looking truck). So far I'm loving it.
As I understand it, the XL, XLT, and Lariat are all rated to tow up to 7500 lbs if equipped with the factor tow package.
It's also my understanding that the trim levels and packages are functionally equivalent: They have the same engine, same transmission, etc.
However, the base XL comes with 16" wheels, the XLT with 17s, and some Lariats with 18s.
Here are the stock tires from the tire size master thread:
I know that, all else equal, smaller wheels/tires will give more torque and be better for towing...
So how can all the trims/packages have the same maximum towing capacity if they have different wheels/tires?
Probably overanalyzing this, but just curious if anyone else has though about it.
I got my Ranger a few weeks ago; I wanted it for the best-in-class towing (and bc it's just a great looking truck). So far I'm loving it.
As I understand it, the XL, XLT, and Lariat are all rated to tow up to 7500 lbs if equipped with the factor tow package.
It's also my understanding that the trim levels and packages are functionally equivalent: They have the same engine, same transmission, etc.
However, the base XL comes with 16" wheels, the XLT with 17s, and some Lariats with 18s.
Here are the stock tires from the tire size master thread:
2wd/4wd std - 255/70R16 (30.1" x 10")
2wd/4wd std - 255/65R17 (30.1" x 10")
FX4 Package - 265/65R17 (30.6" x 10.4")
FX4 Package - 265/60R18 (30.5" x 10.4")
I know that, all else equal, smaller wheels/tires will give more torque and be better for towing...
So how can all the trims/packages have the same maximum towing capacity if they have different wheels/tires?
Probably overanalyzing this, but just curious if anyone else has though about it.
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