Ford Ranger XLT available as a cab-chassis from December

There’s no shortage of opinions on what tyres your caravan should be running. You’ve probably heard everything from “just match your tow rig” to “it doesn’t matter, they’re not even driven wheels.” Like most things in the touring world, the truth sits somewhere between bush logic and engineer-speak.

If you’re new to 4WDing or you need a little reminder on what’s okay and what behaviours should be left home, I’ve created this cheat sheet to guide you on the tracks.

You’re never going to get Prius-level efficiency towing a three-tonne van into a headwind, but you can absolutely stop throwing away diesel by the litre.