Choosing the Right Tires for Your Ford Raptor
While many people look at buying a set of new tires as an expensive obligation that one must deal with every couple of years, there can be more of a silver lining to be found than first meets the eye. Tires are surely one of the most important, underappreciated, and often-overlooked parts of any car. This is especially true for a vehicle built for hard use in rough country, like the Ford Raptor. From stock, the all-terrain Raptor comes with appropriately beefy tires – 35” BFGoodrich KO2 All-Terrains, which are a great option for nearly any use case, and a smart selection from Ford. While these KO2s are great tires, perhaps you see a sale of a different brand that looks appealing, or, you might be wondering if it’s possible to eek out a little more off-road performance out of your truck by changing your rubber. While we have the Raptor
Ford Raptor Upgrades – A Primer
All generations of the Ford Raptor come from the factory as supremely capable off-roaders, able to tackle almost every task the average consumer would take on without any qualms or complaints. And, since they’re still Fords at the end of the day, there are tons of parts, accessories, and upgrades available for an owner who would like to tailor their Raptor to be a little more specific to their actual uses. Generally, most folks tend to use their Raptors primarily for recreation and outdoor pursuits: camping, trail driving, overlanding, transporting boats, and visiting rugged places in general. Ford has already given the Raptor a leg up over the standard F-150 for these types of things by including upgraded Fox suspension and All-Terrain BF Goodrich tires, but like any other vehicle, there’s always room for more accessories. Raptor owners seeking to add an extra few levels of capability to their rigs should
Ford Ranger Raptor V6 diesel
The highly anticipated all-new Ford Ranger Raptor is almost here, and it definitely doesn't disappoint. This new model features a beefed-up suspension system, a more powerful engine, and a host of other improvements that make it the most capable off-road truck in its class EngineThe biggest change for the new Ranger Raptor is under the hood, where it now sports a 3.0L V6 diesel engine. This gives the Ranger Raptor a significant power boost over its predecessor and makes it more fuel efficient. The new engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, which helps the Ranger Raptor get the most out of its power. When properly equipped, the Ranger Raptor can tow up to 7,500 pounds. Unfortunately, there are considerably fewer genuine SUVs with genuine mechanical all-wheel drive, differential locks, and robust suspensions. Fortunately, Ford has guaranteed that this indigenous species will grow and gain market share. Not