American trucks come in different configurations when it comes to wheels and tyres. 

The Toyota Tundra Platinum and Ford F-150 Platinum run 20-inch wheels with low-profile highway tyres, while the Silverado ZR2 and Ram Rebel get 18-inch wheels and off-road-suitable all-terrain rubber. For four-wheel driving, we’d always favour the latter setup.

So what are the options for fitting more off-road-suitable wheels and tyres to the Platinum trucks? We spoke to the team at Radar Tyres for some advice and recommendations.

Radar Renegade R/T+: Off-road tyres for American trucks

The saving grace of the two Platinum trucks and their big wheels and highway tyres is that they will readily accept 18-inch wheels and tyres, as fitted to the lower grades in the respective line-ups. This downsizing gives the tyre a taller sidewall for better ride quality and improved off-road ability.

The team at Radar Tyres tells us that swapping out the OEM wheels and tyres for more off-road-ready hardware is a popular option. Their recommendation for the 1500-class vehicles is the Radar Renegade R/T+.

The Renegade R/T+ is popular for its combination of durability, high mileage, quiet on-road performance and off-road capability that the OEM low-profile tyres could never deliver.

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Radar describes the Renegade R/T+ as being “made for the wild but knows how to behave on the bitumen. Tough on the outside. Quiet and controlled on the move.” The tread pattern is more aggressive than an all-terrain tyre but not as rugged and noisy as a muddy when on the highway.

Radar suggests that US truck owners step up to a 295/70R18 tyre for this style of vehicle, giving extra height and tougher construction than the standard passenger-car tyres. The 295/70R18 129/126Q R/T+ has a true 10-ply construction for superior durability in the rough stuff, be it through rocky gorges or on the harshest outback tracks. This gives owners the added security of knowing that their tyres will stand up to the conditions, no matter how tough it gets or where the tracks take them.

Of course, Radar Tyres has plenty of options should you want to stick with the OEM sizing but add the security of a tougher tyre, or go the other way and step up to a 35-inch tyre to really suit the size of the truck. This is a popular option for buyers looking to step up in more ways than one.

There are also options for the style of tyre if you are more of an all-terrain kind of driver or want the ultimate capability of a chunky mud-terrain.

This is where the Renegade R/T+ finds the happy medium between all-terrain and muddy, giving you the strength and assurance of a heavy-duty tyre with an aggressive tread pattern, without the super-aggressive look and road noise of a muddy. Radar Tyres has the size and style to suit any 4×4 application.

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Radar Renegade R/T key features

  • True 10-ply construction in the 295/70R18 129/126Q size.
  • Aggressive tread pattern bridging the gap between all-terrain and mud-terrain tyres.
  • Designed for off-road durability and demanding terrain.
  • Quiet on-road performance compared with more aggressive mud-terrain tyres.
  • Available in multiple sizes, from OEM sizing through to 35-inch options.
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