Ford ranger needs better tires / traction issues
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Ford ranger needs better tires / traction issues
Hey I'm new here, I have a question which I hope somebody can answer. I went out and purchased a 2006 Sea Doo RXP and my old 4 cylinder 1997 ford ranger 5-speed has a problem pulling it out of the water. The ramp that I use has conrete most of the way down, but at the end it turns into wet-sand, and my tires keep spinning and I dig myself into a hole. Due to the fact that it's a very underpowered 5speed truck, the only way I'll have enough power without stalling is to rev my motor up pretty high and let the clutch out, which makes the tires to spin. I have to keep getting people to pull my truck out with some rope, kinda gets embarrassing and awkward. I was just wondering if anybody knows what I can do (DONT say get a new truck, I don't have the funds for that, plus I love this ranger, it's a good vehicle for the most part). Are there any tires that I could get, maybe some high-traction ones that would fit the current rims I already have? The tires I currently have are like honda civic tires! They're terrible.
Pic included
.http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/919/1211/64784.jpg
Pic included
.http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/919/1211/64784.jpg
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 905
Likes: 0
Personally, I would go with Bridgestone Dueler Revo's. Much better tire in my books. I have BFG All-terrains KO tires on my F-250 and they are really floaty pumped up to the recommended pressure and they are load range E tires. I personally do not like them at all, but I got a great deal on them, otherwise the heavy duty wouldn't be running them. MANY MANY people around here run BFG All-terrain KO's though.... You could try a l/s rear, or locker.
Freshman User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: presscott
if u want somthing cheap wider tires will help (more ruber to the muck/road =more traction just not in snow) +it'l look more like i a drag truck
if thats not ur bag try getting a posi unit they cost around $150 bucks
if thats not ur bag try getting a posi unit they cost around $150 bucks
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 729
Likes: 0
From: Houston
You might just try feathering the clutch a little on the take off...try to get it rolling a little without spinning the wheels before completely letting off the clutch....you could also try this combined with maybe 1 or 2 clicks on your e-brake...just a little rear brake might help the wheel spin issue.....just some ideas to try that won't cost you any money....maybe slightly altering the way you are currently releasing the clutch and applying the power to the rear wheels might save you from having to buy new tires????
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: Chico Ca
I have Ranger that looks just like your truck but its a long bed with 225 70 14 Cooper Cobra tires the tires have good traction and wide tires but my truck does not have limited slip, When I'm in the snow, sand or mud it gets stuck real easy just one tire spins. I have a 4.0L engine I have lots of power and lots of torque.
Yea put weight in the back and if that does not work getting your boat out try planks of plywood for traction. Higher octane gas if you need more power. Try getting you boat out at an angle?
Yea put weight in the back and if that does not work getting your boat out try planks of plywood for traction. Higher octane gas if you need more power. Try getting you boat out at an angle?
Last edited by NorthPac; Jun 12, 2006 at 11:03 AM.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,436
Likes: 117
From: Virginia
I think Waves & reddog99 have descent ideas. The extra weight or LS ericsmith32 suggested is not bad either.
NorthPac - Higher octane fuel does not = more power. That is a myth. It is intended for engines with higher compression. Anyway, as you pointed out, more power isn't doing you (or him) any good. In general: power - traction = useless
NorthPac - Higher octane fuel does not = more power. That is a myth. It is intended for engines with higher compression. Anyway, as you pointed out, more power isn't doing you (or him) any good. In general: power - traction = useless
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
hey
Originally Posted by reddog99
Why not just use a winch to pull the trailer out of the water far enough to where you can get some traction?
Pat
Pat
New User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
I keep four 60 pound bags of Tube sand in the back of mine year round. I started in the winter time for added traction but it also aids in traction on wet pavement and the tire are waering evenly now. Before I put the weight in I had trouble with uneven wear on the rear tires.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,436
Likes: 117
From: Virginia
Originally Posted by MustangMark83
What's a winch? is that one of the things that hooks up to the front of the bumper with a crank on it? That would mean I'd have to drop my trailer... and well, my trailer doesn't have any wheels on the front of it, it would just be dragging on the ground, damaging the hook.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
From: Manassas Park, VA
Here's what I do getting back up ramps. E-brake on, once I start letting up on the clutch and i can feel it catching release e-brake. since i've been using this method i've had no more trouble spinning on ramps.
My truck does have a little more power than yours, but i'm pulling close to double the weigth you are. A 94 Splash xcab 4.0 5 spd towing a double trailer with 2 Seadoo's
My truck does have a little more power than yours, but i'm pulling close to double the weigth you are. A 94 Splash xcab 4.0 5 spd towing a double trailer with 2 Seadoo's