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There's a seemingly endless supply of custom wheels available for the new Ford Ranger, ranging from sleek and stylish to rugged and aggressive. So whether you're looking for a set of flashy alloys or tough and durable steelies, there are plenty available to suit your requirements.
What it is: Replacement wheels
Why you need it: High-profile tyres are ideal off-road, so that means they're wrapped around 17-inch rims. But maybe your Ranger came with 18s or 20s, so you want to swap? Or perhaps you need a different offset to run the tyres of your choice. There are many reasons to swap out wheels when building an off-roader.
Buying tips: Ensure the wheels you buy are Ranger-compatible, which means a six-stud with 139.7mm PCD (often written 6x139.7). Also ensure the offset is within legal limits, so no more than a change of 50mm - 25mm per side. You’ll also need to check the load rating matches or exceeds that of the standard wheels - check that on your specific vehicle. There are many companies that make wheels - and each of them make many wheels - so we’ve listed a few examples to get you started.
| Material: | Load rating: | Bead restraint: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method Race Wheels – 700 Series Trail Wheels | 356 cast aluminium with T6 heat treatment/td> | 5 & 6 lug, 1200kg / 8 lug, 1650kg | Patented bead grip technology |
| Speedy Wheels | Aluminium alloy or steel | Depends on wheel type | Depends on wheel type |
| Tyrepower | Aluminium alloy or steel | Depends on wheel type | Depends on wheel type |
Method Race Wheels – 700 Series trail wheels
700 Series trail wheels
Specifications:
- Material: 356 cast aluminium with T6 heat treatment
- Load rating: Five- and six-lug, 1200kg / eight-lug, 1650kg
- Bead restraint: Patented bead grip technology
Things we like
- Designed to restrain aired-down tyres
- Multiple colours, styles available
Not so much
- Nil
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Speedy Wheels
Specifications:
- Material: Aluminium alloy or steel
- Load rating: Depends on wheel type
- Bead restraint: Depends on wheel type
Things we like
- Custom machining available
- Large selection of styles
Not so much
- Nil
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Tyrepower
Specifications:
- Material: Aluminium alloy or steel
- Load rating: Depends on wheel type
- Bead restraint: Depends on wheel type
Things we like
- Wide selection of 4x4 tyres
- Wide selection of wheel brands
Not so much
- Nil
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How we review products
4X4 Australia has been reviewing four-wheel drive vehicles and aftermarket products for more than 40 years. When looking for the best accessories for your make and model of 4WD, there are some things essential to making sure you have the best off-roading experience. When we compare products, here are some of the things we consider:
- Warranty
- Build quality
- Value for money
- Time and ease to set-up/install
- Weight
- Fit and finish
- How well it gets the job done
- What materials they’re made from
- Corrosion/UV resistance
- Coatings
- Compatibility with other accessories
- Compliance with ADRs and vehicle safety systems
- Country of manufacture
- Load ratings, to determine what's the best product across each price point.
We also consider user reviews and our own experience with these products to make sure our recommendations are for the best on the market.
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