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    Question Switching from 14” Raptor trailer wheels to 17” Challengers questions

    I am purchasing a 2018 520L in the fall and would like to upgrade to the Challenger wheels from it’s current Raptor setup. I got a price from Ranger for the wheels with the tires and for just the rims alone. Can someone tell me their tire dimensions/brand for the Raptors as opposed to the Challengers? The Challengers from Ranger parts run about $340 each with the tires and $206 without. I may just buy the tires separately and have them mounted at a tire store if that would be more cost efficient.
    I will need to sell the Raptors (5) once they are replaced. Best recommendations on trailer tires these days?
    Thanks for your input!

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    I got the same boat and I also went with the raptors rims and tires although I change the tires from the Chinese tires that Ranger put on to Goodyear endurance , the reason I didn’t go with the 17 in Rims is that I don’t believe the tires that your getting are a true trailer tire but a passenger car or truck tire . Why do they make trailer tires if you can just use anything?
    2018 Z520L , 250 pro xs, ultrex 112 , hds 16 carbon , hds 12 carbon both on bbt mounts. Dual power poles

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    Anyone know the dimensions of the tires for the 17" Challenger rims and what brand?

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    215/65-R17
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    Thanks? Brand of tire?

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    Kenda Kenetica's on mine. Zero issues so far...

    Quote Originally Posted by autigerz View Post
    Thanks? Brand of tire?


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    Quote Originally Posted by 18RangerZ520L View Post
    Kenda Kenetica's on mine. Zero issues so far...
    Likewise. I’ve put 4000 miles on mine this year and they ride smoother than any trailer tire I’ve ever had.
    John Clark — Findlay, Ohio

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    Kenda Kentetica on mine as well.........so far so good
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    So the Kendas you are using are radial car tires?

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    Yes they are car tires..........and yea I am still not convinced........but no problems so far
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