The 2019-2023 Ford Ranger runs a solid front axle-adjacent HLAB independent front suspension with a coil-over strut setup — it's stiffer and more capable than most people give it credit for, but it leaves real clearance on the table from the factory. Ford shipped this generation low and conservative on tire sizing. A 265/70R17 barely fills the fenders. Getting serious rubber under a Ranger means addressing both the suspension geometry and the wheel package together. A rear block corrects the rake after adding a leveling spacer up front. A properly offset wheel in a 17x9 or 18x9 gets you the stance and clearance to run 285s or 33-inch tires without constant rubbing. What you want to avoid: cheap spacer lifts with no engineering behind them, and wheel packages that look aggressive on paper but hit your UCA or inner fender on full lock. The picks below are built around real fitment for the T6 Ranger platform — one suspension component and six verified wheel-and-tire packages that work together or independently.
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- 1. ReadyLift 1" Rear Block Kit
- 2. Method 305BZ NV 18x9 + Falken Rubitrek A/T 285/70R17 Package
- 3. Dirty Life Theory 9305 17x9 + Falken Wildpeak R/T01 33x12.50R17 Package
- 4. Black Rhino Calico 17x8.5 + Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 285/65R18 Package
- 5. Vision 350 Ojos 17x9 + Falken Rubitrek A/T 285/70R17 Package
- 6. Method 305MB NV 17x8.5 + Falken Rubitrek A/T 265/70R17 Package
- 7. Vision 353 Turbine 17x8.5 + Falken Rubitrek A/T 265/70R17 Package
- How to Choose a Lift Kit for the Ranger
- FAQ
1. ReadyLift Suspension RL Block Kit 1" Rear Ford Ranger 66-2910
ReadyLift Suspension RL Block Kit 1" Rear Ford Ranger 66-2910 — $160
When you add a 2-inch front leveling spacer to the Ranger, the rear drops slightly in relative rake and the truck sits nose-high. ReadyLift's 1-inch rear block corrects that geometry, restoring level stance and ensuring your rear leaf spring pack sits properly under load. This is purpose-engineered for the T6 Ranger platform — not a generic block with adapters. Pair this with any front leveling spacer and you've got a proper foundation before you even think about wheel and tire sizing. At $160, it's the lowest-cost, highest-impact first step in a Ranger lift build.
2. Method Race Wheels 305BZ NV 18x9 -12 Bronze + Falken Rubitrek A/T 285/70R17
Shop the wheel: Method Race Wheels 305BZ NV 6x139.7 18x9 -12 METHOD BRONZE · Shop the tire: Falken FAL Rubitrek A/T 285/70R17
The Method 305 NV is the go-to truck wheel for a reason: it's built on a flow-formed barrel that keeps weight honest on a 18x9 platform, and the -12 offset on a 6x139.7 bolt pattern pushes the 285/70R17 out far enough to clear the Ranger's inner fender without pulling the wheel too far into the lip. The Falken Rubitrek A/T is a proven trail-to-highway performer — more aggressive sidewall than a standard A/T but not so loud it becomes annoying on daily driving. The bronze finish reads as premium without being garish on a working truck. A strong all-around build for someone who wheels the Ranger seriously but drives it daily.
3. Dirty Life Theory 9305 17x9 -12 Matte Gold/Matte Black Lip + Falken Wildpeak R/T01 33x12.50R17
Shop the wheel: Dirty Life Theory 9305 6x139.7 17x9-12 Matte Gold W/Matte Black Lip · Shop the tire: Falken FAL Wildpeak R/T01 33X12.50R17/10
This is the most aggressive package in the lineup. The 33x12.50R17 Wildpeak R/T01 is a rugged terrain tire — wide, deep-lugged, and designed for low-speed crawling and rocky terrain without sacrificing structural integrity on paved roads. At 33 inches, this requires at minimum a front leveling spacer and the ReadyLift rear block above to run cleanly; trimming the front mud flaps is likely required too. The Dirty Life Theory's matte gold with black lip is a polarizing look that's become a legitimate aesthetic niche in the mid-size truck space — not subtle, but committed. If you're building a Ranger that actually goes off-road and you want the visual to match, this is the package.
4. Black Rhino Calico 17x8.5 -10 Matte Black + Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 285/65R18
Shop the wheel: Black Rhino CALICO 6X139.7 17X8.5 -10 MATTE BLACK · Shop the tire: Falken FAL Wildpeak A/T3W 285/65R18
The 285/65R18 on a 17x8.5 is a fitment nuance worth calling out: you're running an 18-inch tire on a 17-inch wheel, which allows for a taller sidewall profile relative to what a straight 18-inch rim would give you. The Falken Wildpeak A/T3W is one of the most respected all-terrain tires on the market for four-season use — well-documented in Tacoma, Ranger, and F-150 forums for snow traction that rivals dedicated winter tires. The Black Rhino Calico in matte black is restrained and blacked-out, letting the tire sizing do the visual work. This is the right call for someone in a climate where snow and mud are real, not aesthetic.
5. Vision Off-Road 350 Ojos 17x9 +12 Bronze + Falken Rubitrek A/T 285/70R17
Shop the wheel: Vision Off-Road 350 Ojos 6x139.7 17x9+12 Bronze · Shop the tire: Falken FAL Rubitrek A/T 285/70R17
The +12 offset on the Vision Ojos sits closer to center than the Method or Dirty Life options above, which means a slightly more tucked fitment. On the Ranger, this means less risk of inner fender contact on full lock while still clearing the 285/70R17 Rubitrek cleanly. This is the package for someone who wants to step up tire size without having to trim or modify anything. The bronze colorway on the Ojos is clean — more subtle than the Dirty Life gold — and works well against both darker and lighter truck colors. At $2639, it's the best value among the 285-width packages in this guide.
6. Method Race Wheels 305MB NV 17x8.5 +0 Machined/Matte Black Lip + Falken Rubitrek A/T 265/70R17
Shop the wheel: Method Race Wheels 305MB NV 6x139.7 17x8.5 +0 MACHINED - MATTE BLACK LIP · Shop the tire: Falken FAL Rubitrek A/T 265/70R17 115T
The machined face with matte black lip on the 305 NV is the most widely used color combination on Ranger builds across the major mid-size truck forums — it's popular because it works with every OEM color Ford offered on this generation. At +0 offset on a 17x8.5, you're sitting balanced and flush without going into negative territory. The 265/70R17 Rubitrek is the right tire choice if you don't want to run a leveling spacer or do any trimming — it clears the Ranger's factory fender geometry cleanly and adds meaningful sidewall over the stock 265/70R16. A genuine plug-and-play setup.
7. Vision Off-Road 353 Turbine 17x8.5 +18 Winter Silver + Falken Rubitrek A/T 265/70R17
Shop the wheel: Vision Off-Road 353 Turbine 6x139.7 17x8.5+18 Winter Paint-Silver( Salt Resistant) · Shop the tire: Falken FAL Rubitrek A/T 265/70R17 115T
The most pragmatic pick in this roundup. The +18 offset is conservative enough that you're not going to generate any clearance drama, and Vision's salt-resistant winter paint finish is a genuine differentiator if you run this Ranger through road-salted winters — corrosion on wheel barrels is a real, documented issue with mid-size truck wheels in northern climates. The 265/70R17 Rubitrek on a 17x8.5 gives you a capable all-terrain package without requiring any suspension modification. At $1960, this is the entry point for anyone doing a responsible, budget-conscious Ranger build who doesn't want to compromise on tire quality.
How to Choose a Lift Kit and Wheel Package for the Ford Ranger (2019-2023)
Front leveling + rear block vs. full lift: The T6 Ranger doesn't have a ton of aftermarket full-lift support compared to a Tacoma or F-150. The most common and mechanically sound approach is a 2-inch front leveling spacer paired with ReadyLift's 1-inch rear block. This corrects the factory rake, preserves CV joint angles, and gives you enough clearance to run 285/70R17 or 33-inch tires without significant modification.
Tire sizing and fender clearance: Stock Ranger fenders clear 265/70R16 from the factory. With a leveling kit only (no trimming), most owners run 265/70R17 or 285/70R17 without issues. Moving to 33x12.50R17 typically requires trimming the front mud flaps and sometimes the inner fender liner at full lock. Check your build's turning radius before committing to 33s.
Offset and UCA clearance: The Ranger's upper control arm is a known contact point on aggressive negative-offset wheels. Anything past -18 on a wider barrel needs verification. The packages in this guide have been selected with that geometry in mind — the most aggressive options (-12 offset) are on 17x9 or 18x9 wide barrels where the clearance math works out.
Bolt pattern: All 2019-2023 Ford Rangers run 6x139.7 (6x5.5). Every wheel package in this guide is spec'd to that pattern. No adapters needed.
For more context on how lift and leveling decisions play out on similar trucks, see our guides on best lift kits for the Toyota Tundra, best leveling kits for the Toyota Tacoma, and best lift kits for the Chevy Silverado 1500. Also browse our full suspension catalog and wheels catalog for additional fitment options.
FAQ
What is the maximum tire size on a 2019-2023 Ford Ranger with a leveling kit?
With a 2-inch front leveling spacer and a 1-inch rear block, most Ranger owners run 285/70R17 (approximately 32.7 inches) without trimming. A 33x12.50R17 is achievable but typically requires trimming the front mud flap and potentially the inner fender liner at full steering lock. Going to 35s requires additional suspension lift and body modifications that are beyond a leveling kit alone.
Does the ReadyLift rear block require cutting or drilling?
No. The ReadyLift 1-inch rear block for the Ranger (66-2910) is a bolt-on installation using the existing U-bolt hardware locations. It's designed specifically for the T6 Ranger's leaf spring pack and doesn't require any permanent modification to the truck.
What bolt pattern does the 2019-2023 Ford Ranger use?
The 2019-2023 Ford Ranger uses a 6x139.7 (also written as 6x5.5) bolt pattern. This is the same pattern used on the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, and several GM mid-size and full-size trucks, which gives you a broad selection of wheel options. All packages in this guide are spec'd to 6x139.7.
Will a -12 offset wheel clear the Ranger's upper control arm?
On a 17x9 or 18x9 barrel, a -12 offset generally clears the Ranger's UCA without issue, which is why both the Method 305BZ and Dirty Life Theory packages in this guide use that offset. On narrower barrels (17x8.5 or smaller), -12 offset can create inner barrel-to-UCA contact, which is why those wheels are spec'd at +0 to +18 instead. Always verify fitment against your specific suspension setup, especially if you're running aftermarket upper control arms.
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