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Best all-terrain tyres for the 2022+ Ford Ranger in Australia

Five all-terrain tyre choices for the standard Next-Gen Ford Ranger, with independent test context and the fitment checks Australian owners need.

Nordak editorial team10 min read

Technical review by Nordak research desk on 18 July 2026.

The best all-terrain tyre for a Ford Ranger depends on where the ute spends most of its time. A tyre that feels reassuring on a wet motorway may not have the same sidewall construction or loose-surface bite as a tyre built for remote touring. The most aggressive tread is rarely the best answer for every owner.

For a standard 2022-onwards Ranger that still does plenty of road kilometres, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is our best-balanced starting point from the current Nordak catalogue. The Falken Wildpeak AT4W is a credible alternative for a road-heavy build, while Mickey Thompson, Toyo and Maxxis make more sense for particular priorities.

That recommendation is conditional. Match the exact tyre size, construction, load index, speed rating and approved rim width to the tyre placard and the way your Ranger is used.

What this guide covers

This guide covers Australian-market Next-Gen Ford Ranger models introduced in 2022, including standard XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak, Platinum, Black Edition, Wolftrak and Tremor variants.

It does not cover Ranger Raptor, Ranger Super Duty, Ranger Hybrid or the earlier PX Ranger. Raptor and Super Duty have materially different tyre and vehicle packages. Hybrid variants also deserve their own load and fitment check rather than being folded into a broad Ranger recommendation.

Ford has changed variants, engines and factory equipment during this generation. Treat the tyre placard on your vehicle as the starting specification, even if another Ranger looks identical from across the car park.

The short answer

These are the five all-terrain tyres we would shortlist from the current Nordak catalogue:

  • BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 for the best-balanced evidence-backed choice. It combined strong dirt results, the best subjective comfort score and better wet results than the Falken in a recent independent test.
  • Falken Wildpeak AT4W for a road-heavy Ranger in a verified size. It offers broad Australian size coverage and beat the KO3 in dry braking and measured cabin noise in the same test, but its wet results were weaker.
  • Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T for a more aggressive 50/50 brief. Its manufacturer positions it evenly across road and sand, then dirt and mud. An older independent test found a plush ride but more tread noise and weaker wet traction than the test leader.
  • Toyo Open Country A/T III for broad factory-adjacent size availability. Toyo publishes a useful Australian range across 16, 17 and 18-inch sizes. Independent testing found comfortable road manners but room for better wet grip.
  • Maxxis RAZR AT811 for buyers who prioritise published LT specifications. Maxxis provides detailed Australian load, diameter and rim-width data in relevant Ranger-style sizes. We did not find a directly comparable independent test for this tyre, so we are not claiming a performance win.

This is an editorial shortlist, not a universal ranking. Two tyres with the same model name can behave differently when their size, load range and construction change.

How we made the shortlist

We checked three different types of evidence:

  1. Current Australian product and size data from each tyre manufacturer.
  2. Independent comparative testing where the exact tyre model was included.
  3. Ford and Australian Government guidance on placards, ratings, diameter and legal approval.

The strongest recent comparison was Tyre Reviews' 2026 all-terrain test. It used the same sets of 265/70R17 tyres across dirt, wet, dry, snow, comfort and noise testing, primarily on a Ranger Raptor.

That is useful comparative evidence, but it is not a direct test of a standard Australian Ranger. The vehicle was a Raptor, the test ran across Europe and the United States and several tyres in our catalogue shortlist were absent. We use the results to describe measured trade-offs between KO3 and AT4W, not to turn one overseas test into a universal Australian ranking.

The five tyres we would shortlist

1. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3: best-balanced starting point

The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is our first tyre to investigate for a Ranger that mixes commuting, touring and regular dirt-road use.

In the 2026 Tyre Reviews test, the KO3 finished close to the front on dirt and recorded the test's best subjective comfort score. It also stopped 2.16 metres shorter than the Falken AT4W in that test's 80 to 10 km/h wet-braking measurement. It was not the overall test winner, and a road-biased reference tyre still showed the wet-road compromise that comes with aggressive all-terrain designs.

BFGoodrich's Australian tyre selector lists an LT265/65R17 KO3 for a 2022 Ranger XLT. That is evidence for one vehicle and tyre combination, not permission to apply the same size to every Ranger grade. Confirm the placard, rim width and full specification before ordering.

Best for: mixed road and touring use where current comparative evidence matters.

Watch for: LT construction can change ride, weight and pressure requirements. Select it deliberately rather than assuming 'LT' is automatically better for an unladen daily driver.

2. Falken Wildpeak AT4W: best for a road-heavy brief with clear size data

The Falken Wildpeak AT4W has one of the clearest Australian size tables in this group. Falken publishes passenger, extra-load and LT versions across common 16 and 17-inch dimensions, including 255/70R16, 255/70R17 and both XL and LT versions of 265/65R17.

Its independent results need a balanced reading. In the 2026 test, the AT4W stopped almost three metres shorter than the KO3 in dry braking and produced lower measured cabin noise. The KO3 performed better in the wet tests, while their dirt times and subjective scores were close.

That makes the Falken a plausible road-heavy option, but not an automatic wet-road winner. The right choice also depends on whether the exact size is a standard, XL or LT construction.

Best for: owners who want broad size choice, strong dry-road evidence and a less noisy result in the tested size.

Watch for: weaker wet performance than the KO3 in the cited test, plus meaningful specification differences between passenger, XL and LT versions.

3. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T: best for a more aggressive 50/50 brief

Mickey Thompson describes the Baja Boss A/T as an 'extreme all-terrain' tyre with a 50 per cent road and sand, 50 per cent dirt and mud split. Its asymmetric tread and stronger off-road positioning make it the most natural choice here for an owner willing to trade some refinement for a more aggressive brief.

The independent evidence is older and needs that label. Tire Rack tested the Baja Boss A/T in 265/60R18 on a 2022 Ford Explorer ST, not a Ranger. Testers rated its ride highly, but it produced the most on-road noise in that group and needed more wet traction. Those findings should shape the questions you ask a supplier. They do not predict every Baja Boss size on a loaded Ranger.

Best for: a Ranger that genuinely divides its work between bitumen, dirt and rougher touring.

Watch for: more tread noise and a less road-biased balance than the quieter options. Wet-road behaviour deserves particular scrutiny.

4. Toyo Open Country A/T III: best for broad factory-adjacent size coverage

The Toyo Open Country A/T III stands out for the breadth of its published Australian range. Toyo lists LT options in 255/70R16, 255/65R17, 255/70R17, 265/65R17, 255/60R18 and 265/60R18, among many others.

That range makes it easier to start near a placarded diameter and then select the required construction and load index. It does not mean every listed size is legal or mechanically suitable for every Ranger.

In Tire Rack's 2022 265/60R18 Explorer test, the Toyo delivered a plush ride and alert steering. Its tread noise sat around the middle of that group, while testers wanted more wet traction. Again, this is supporting evidence from a different vehicle rather than a Ranger-specific verdict.

Best for: owners who want a wide choice of published LT sizes without immediately jumping to an oversized tyre.

Watch for: size availability is not performance proof. Verify wet-road priorities, pressure requirements and the exact load index.

5. Maxxis RAZR AT811: best for transparent LT specifications

The Maxxis RAZR AT811 earns its place through specification transparency. Maxxis publishes detailed Australian data for relevant LT sizes, including load index, speed symbol, overall diameter, approved rim-width range and maximum load.

For example, the current table lists LT255/70R16 120/117S and LT265/65R17 120/117S versions. Those numbers help a fitter compare a candidate against the placard and wheel, but they do not prove clearance or suitability on your exact variant.

We did not find a current independent comparison that tested the AT811 against the other tyres here in a matching Ranger-relevant size. It would be misleading to call it the best performer without that evidence.

Best for: buyers who want a robust LT shortlist backed by detailed Australian dimensional and load data.

Watch for: the absence of directly comparable independent performance evidence in this review. Ask the supplier why this model and exact SKU suit your use rather than accepting a generic recommendation.

Do you actually need LT tyres?

Light-truck construction can make sense for a Ranger carrying a canopy, tools, towing load or remote-touring equipment. It can also add weight and change ride quality, steering response, heat behaviour and the pressure needed to carry a given load.

Do not choose an LT tyre from the sidewall letters alone. Start with the Ranger's real axle loads, normal payload, towing use and road-to-dirt split. Then ask the tyre manufacturer or an experienced fitter for a pressure recommendation for that exact tyre and load.

A standard or XL tyre that meets the placard may be the more appropriate road-focused choice for some Rangers. A suitably rated LT tyre may be the better choice for a heavily equipped touring ute. The construction has to fit the job.

Fitment and legal checks before buying

Ford Australia says the tyre placard records the required size, capacity or load rating, speed rating and suggested pressure. The replacement tyre's sidewall identifies its size, construction, speed rating and load rating.

For a non-standard setup, also consider the Australian Government's VSB 14 Section LS. It states that tyre diameter on applicable 4WD goods vehicles and equivalent 2WD models must be no more than 50 mm larger or 26 mm smaller than a manufacturer-designated tyre. Other requirements can impose a tighter limit, including clearance and speedometer accuracy.

VSB 14 sets national technical requirements but does not replace each state or territory's approval process. Check the registration rules where the Ranger is registered, especially if tyres are being combined with suspension, track or GVM changes.

Before ordering, ask the supplier to confirm:

  1. The exact tyre size is suitable for your Ranger's year, grade and tyre placard.
  2. Load index and speed rating meet the vehicle requirements.
  3. The tyre construction suits the Ranger's actual load and use.
  4. The wheel width sits inside the tyre manufacturer's approved range.
  5. The complete tyre clears the body, suspension and brakes at full steering lock and through suspension travel.
  6. Overall diameter, track, tyre coverage and speedometer accuracy comply with the applicable rules.
  7. The spare matches the rolling diameter and is practical to carry and use.
  8. TPMS, alignment, rotation and loaded pressure requirements have been addressed.

Our verdict

Start with the KO3 if you want the strongest all-round case from the current Nordak catalogue. Cross-shop the AT4W when dry-road behaviour, lower measured noise in the tested size and broad size choice carry more weight. Choose the Baja Boss for a genuinely more aggressive brief, the Toyo for broad factory-adjacent LT availability and the Maxxis when detailed load and dimensional data make it easier to build a defensible fitment.

Then compare exact SKUs, not model names. A good all-terrain tyre should suit the Ranger's placard, wheel, load, route and legal environment as one complete setup.

You can test the visual difference in the Nordak Studio, then take the exact tyre and wheel specification to a qualified supplier for fitment approval.

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