My Truck came with Goodyear Wrangles. I have about 140 miles on them. I can't say one way or another if they're worthy of the New England weather on the Ranger.

I had these same tires on my Dakota and they bounced around the highway, spun at take off, and skidded braking and cornering. It rained today on my way back from Radio Shack and I didn’t have any issues although I wasn’t driving aggressively at all. It was a downpour.

About 3 years ago I installed a set of Firestone Destination A/T tires on that Dakota and it was like a different truck. They gripped so well, I felt like I could climb a tree with it. I could work that clutch and that truck would respond and go! I never got stuck anywhere.

Now back to the Ranger, should I keep the Wrangles or install a set to Destination A/T’s? I know the Goodyear tires will give me longevity but, I don’t want that if I can’t blaze a trail down 91 in the Ranger when it snows.
What’s your opinion?

i HATED the stock gy's, get rid of them. seriously the cheapest all terrains at les scwab would be better than those damn tires.

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im referring to the gy wrangler RTS

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


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Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

+1 ditch the stock GYs i hated mine in every condition except on the day before i changed them and burnt them off. they handled awful

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its a Ranger

Trash the crapyears, they are the worst tires Ive ever had. I have a set of the destination AT's on my F-150 and they are awesome, very happy with them.

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I Second this.

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2007 FORD RANGER XLT EXTENDED CAB - 4.0, 4x4, 5sp
Ultragauge, 10" L7 W/ 2200W PA Amp, CB W/4' Fiberglass whip, PA system, LEER shell w/led 3rd brake and custom remover, LED taillights in mudflaps, 5K 55W HIDs, Aux reverse lights, DIY bed liner, Hellas, Bed mat (cut up livestock mat).

I have Firestone Destinations on my truck and they are great. 20k miles later and they still look like new.

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05 Mitsubishi Lancer LS
17 Mazda CX-3
03 Ford Ranger XL - SOLD!
01 Honda Civic LX - SOLD!

Destination AT's on mine and I think they are awsome!
Just last Saturday I was on the interstate in heavy rain, and didn't sense any hydroplaning at all, even when I would hit a heavy patch of water in the road.
And though we didn't have much for snow this past winter, when it did snow I was very happy with the traction.

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Dale

2003 XLT Ext Cab. 3.0 2wd. Auto. Current driver.
1996 XLT Reg Cab. 2.3 2wd. Manual. My 1st Ranger.

An expert is someone who knows everything about something they've never done before.

i love my firestones. they've got like 50k on them but still have ~1/4" tread. never cared for goodyears...

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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i had goodyear wrangler radials originally and they weren't too bad but then again I'm in California but now that I have my geolandars I notice a huge difference offroad.

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my lil prerun run... tires and junk cool tube bumpers, fiberglass, cool colored lights, loud bass and a tire rack so you know im cool

I have the Firestones on my '98 and they are great. I plan on getting them for '11 when the Goodyears wear out. I need to get a set of junk yard rims and some winter tires first.

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