Next Gen Ranger Flare Fitment Checklist

Next Gen Ranger flare checklist

Check Your Ranger Flare Setup Before You Order

Choosing flares for a Next Gen Ranger is not just about picking the one that looks best in a photo. The right setup depends on your Ranger shape, wheel and tyre package, how much guard coverage you need and whether you want a clean factory style look or something tougher.

Use this checklist before ordering so you do not end up with the wrong kit, the wrong style or mud flaps that no longer line up properly after the flares are fitted.

Quick Answer

Most standard Next Gen Ranger owners should start with EGR Smooth Fender Flares. They give the cleanest OEM style finish, add useful guard coverage and suit the majority of Ranger builds running common aftermarket wheel and tyre setups.

Choose EGR Bolt Style Fender Flares if your Ranger already has a tougher exterior setup and you want the flare to look more aggressive.

If your wheels or tyres sit outside the factory guards, check wheel poke before ordering. Wheel width, tyre width and offset all change how much coverage you need.

The 6 Checks Before You Buy Ranger Flares

Before choosing a flare kit, run through these six checks. They cover the common mistakes: buying for the wrong Ranger shape, choosing the wrong visual style, guessing wheel poke, forgetting mud flaps and rushing the install.

CHECK 1

Confirm Your Ranger Shape

These flare options are for the Ford Ranger MY22 / Next Gen shape from 2022 onwards. If you have a PX Ranger, Everest or Raptor, use the matching product page for that vehicle instead.

View the full Ranger flare guide

CHECK 2

Choose Smooth or Bolt Style

Smooth flares are the cleanest choice for most Ranger builds. Bolt Style flares are better if you want a tougher, more aggressive look.

Compare Smooth and Bolt Style below

CHECK 3

Check Wheel Poke

Wheel poke comes from wheel width, tyre width and offset. If the tyre tread sits outside the factory guard when viewed from above, you need more coverage.

Use the Flare Calculator

CHECK 4

Check Tub or Tray Setup

Tub-body Rangers usually need a full flare kit. Tray-back and cab chassis Rangers usually only need the front pair because there is no ute tub for rear flares.

View Front Pair

CHECK 5

Check Mud Flap Fitment

Once wider flares are fitted, standard mud flaps may not line up cleanly. If you drive gravel roads, wet roads, job sites or beach tracks, matching mud flaps are worth checking before you order.

View Mud Flaps to Suit EGR Flares

CHECK 6

Check Install Expectations

EGR Ranger flare kits are designed for no drill fitment using factory mounting points and supplied hardware. Test fit first, clean the mounting area properly and take your time with alignment.

Shop EGR Smooth Flares

Choose Your Ranger Flare Setup

Once you know your Ranger body style and wheel setup, the choice gets simpler. Tub-body Ranger owners usually choose between the clean Smooth kit and the tougher Bolt Style kit. Tray-back and cab chassis owners usually only need the front pair. Mud flaps are the add-on to check after choosing a full EGR flare kit.

Best all round

EGR Smooth Fender Flares

Best for: Most standard Next Gen Ranger builds.

Choose these if you want the cleanest factory style finish and useful guard coverage without making the ute look overdone. For most Ranger owners, this is the safest first choice.

  • Clean OEM style look
  • Approx. 35mm guard coverage per side
  • Best starting point for common wheel and tyre setups
  • No drill fitment using factory mounting points
View EGR Smooth Flares

Tougher look

EGR Bolt Style Fender Flares

Best for: Rangers with a more aggressive exterior setup.

Choose these if you like the tougher bolt style look and your Ranger already has accessories that suit a more off road finish. The choice is mainly visual, so pick this if you want the flare to stand out more.

  • Tougher visual style
  • Ranger specific fitment
  • Good match for more aggressive builds
  • Use the calculator first if wheel poke is the main issue

View Bolt Style Flares

Front only

EGR Smooth Front Pair

Best for: Tray-back or cab chassis Rangers that only need front guard coverage.

Use the front pair if your Ranger has a tray instead of a ute tub, or if you already know you only need the front guards covered. If you are replacing damaged flare pieces on a tub-body Ranger, contact us because replacements may be available by custom order.

  • Front guards only
  • Smooth OEM style finish
  • For tray-back or cab chassis builds
  • Choose a full kit for normal ute tubs

View Front Pair

Finish the install

Volcano Mud Flaps to Suit EGR Flares

Best for: Rangers already fitting EGR flares.

Once wider flares are fitted, standard mud flaps may not sit cleanly with the new flare shape. These are the matching add on if you want the install to look complete and reduce spray, stone flick and mess down the side of the ute.

  • Designed to suit EGR flare shape
  • Helps reduce road spray and stone flick
  • Useful for gravel roads, job sites, wet roads and beach tracks
  • Natural add on when buying EGR flares

View Mud Flaps

If you are still unsure, start with the Smooth flares unless you specifically want the tougher Bolt Style look. Use the flare calculator if your wheel and tyre setup is pushing past the guards. Add mud flaps if you want the flare install to line up properly and keep the side of the ute cleaner.

Check Wheel Poke Before Choosing Flares

Wheel poke is when the outside edge of the tyre sits past the factory guard. It is one of the main reasons Ranger owners start looking at flares, especially after changing wheels or tyres.

Wheel poke is affected by wheel width, wheel offset, tyre width and tyre profile. A small change in offset can move the tyre further out from the guard, even if the tyre size looks normal on paper.

The EGR Ranger flare options add about 35mm of guard coverage per side, which is a good starting point for common Next Gen Ranger wheel and tyre setups. Final coverage still depends on your exact wheels and tyres, so do not guess if your setup is already close to the guard.

Quick Checks

  • Stand above the guard and look down at the tyre.
  • Check whether the tyre tread sits outside the factory guard.
  • Confirm your wheel width, tyre width and offset.
  • If you are changing wheels soon, check the new wheel specs before buying flares.
  • Use the flare calculator if you are not sure.

Do You Need Different Mud Flaps After Fitting Flares?

This is the part buyers often miss. Once wider flares are fitted, standard mud flaps may not line up cleanly with the wider flare shape.

That does not matter much if the ute only does short road trips, but it matters quickly if your Ranger sees gravel roads, wet roads, job sites, beach tracks or regular highway driving in bad weather.

Matching mud flaps help reduce spray, stone flick and mess down the side of the ute. They also make the flare install look finished instead of leaving the rear edge looking like an afterthought.

If you are fitting EGR flares, the Volcano Offroad mud flaps to suit EGR flares are the matching add on. They are designed around the wider flare shape and make the setup cleaner.

Quick Checks

  • Are you fitting full EGR flares?
  • Do your current mud flaps line up with the wider flare shape?
  • Do you drive gravel, wet roads, job sites or beach tracks?
  • Do you want the install to look complete?

Install Expectations

The EGR Ranger flare kits are designed for no drill fitment using factory mounting points and supplied hardware.

No drill does not mean rush it. The cleanest result comes from slowing down at the test fit stage, checking both sides of the ute, cleaning the mounting area properly and confirming the flare sits evenly before final fitting.

If you are fitting flares because you have changed wheels or tyres, check wheel poke first. If you are fitting full EGR flares, check mud flap alignment before calling the job finished.

Quick Checks

  • Clean the mounting area before fitting.
  • Lay out the supplied hardware before starting.
  • Test fit each flare before final placement.
  • Check both sides from the same angle before tightening everything.
  • Do not rush tape, edge trim or alignment.
  • Read the product page notes before ordering.

Best Setup For Most Next Gen Ranger Owners

For most standard Next Gen Ranger builds, start with EGR Smooth flares. They give the cleanest factory style finish, useful guard coverage and the easiest path for a tidy daily driven ute.

Clean Build

EGR Smooth flares, flare calculator if the wheels or tyres have changed, and Volcano mud flaps if fitting a full EGR flare kit.

Tougher Build

EGR Bolt Style flares, flare calculator if wheel poke is the reason for buying, and Volcano mud flaps to finish the install.

Tray Or Cab Chassis

EGR Smooth Front Pair if your Ranger has a tray instead of a ute tub. For replacement flare pieces, contact us because they may be available by custom order.

If you are not sure, choose Smooth unless you specifically want the tougher Bolt Style look. If your tyres are already close to the guard, use the flare calculator before ordering. If you are fitting full EGR flares and want the setup to look complete, add the mud flaps at the same time.

FAQ

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What flares fit a Ford Ranger Next Gen 2022 onwards?

For the Ford Ranger MY22 / Next Gen shape, use flares listed specifically for the 2022 onwards Ranger. RedTrail's main options are EGR Smooth Fender Flares or EGR Bolt Style Fender Flares for ute tubs, plus the EGR Smooth Front Pair for tray-back or cab chassis Rangers. If you need replacement flare pieces, contact us because replacements may be available by custom order.

View Ranger Flare Options

Are EGR Ranger flares no drill?

The EGR Ranger flare kits are designed for no drill fitment using factory mounting points and supplied hardware. You should still test fit the flares, clean the mounting area and check alignment before final fitting.

Shop EGR Smooth Flares

Are Smooth or Bolt Style flares better?

Smooth flares are better if you want a clean factory style finish. Bolt Style flares are better if you want a tougher, more aggressive look. The coverage decision should still come back to your wheel and tyre setup.

Compare Smooth And Bolt Style

How much wheel poke do 35mm flares cover?

The EGR Ranger flare options add about 35mm of guard coverage per side. Final coverage depends on wheel width, tyre width and offset, so use the flare calculator if your tyres sit close to or past the factory guard.

Use the Flare Calculator

Do I need different mud flaps after fitting flares?

If you fit full EGR flares, matching mud flaps are worth considering. Standard mud flaps may not line up cleanly with the wider flare shape, especially if the ute sees gravel roads, wet roads, job sites or beach tracks.

View Mud Flaps to Suit EGR Flares

Are fender flares legal in Australia?

Fender flares are commonly used to help keep tyre tread covered by the vehicle bodywork. Rules can vary by state and vehicle setup, so check your local requirements and make sure your wheel and tyre combination is properly covered.

Check Wheel Poke First

Can I colour code Ranger flares?

Yes, depending on the product option and finish selected. Matte black is common for a simple upgrade, while colour coded options suit buyers who want the flares to look more factory style.

View EGR Smooth Flares