{"id":736,"date":"2021-01-25T11:53:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T11:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlymanuals.com\/blogs\/?p=736"},"modified":"2023-02-10T06:08:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T06:08:39","slug":"best-car-ramps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlymanuals.com\/blogs\/best-car-ramps\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Car Ramps In 2021 \u2013 Reviews and Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Choose Best Car Ramps \u2013 Car Ramps Buying Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of two types of car owners will consult this article. The first are those who are driving veterans and know everything about car ramps. They are only here to find the unit with the best reviews. Once they have discovered such a model, they’d go for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Such old-timers are in the minority. A vast majority may not know much about car ramps’ features, let alone the characteristics that distinguish the best vehicle ramps from their ordinary counterparts. It is for them that this buying guide section has been designed for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Consider When Buying car ramps?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Following are the questions you need to ask yourself to get the best car ramps:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the weight rating of the car ramps?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Make sure you know the exact weight of your car before you go shopping for car ramps. You can find it either on your <\/span>vehicle’s VIN plate<\/span><\/a> or on its manufacturer’s website. The next thing you should do is select a ramp whose weight rating is slightly bigger than your car’s size. Here’s what this means.<\/span><\/p>\n

Assume for a moment that you own a mid-sized sedan. In that case you’d be fine with a ramp with a weight rating of up to 5,000 lbs. That’s because an average car in the US <\/span>weighs 4,000lbs<\/span><\/a> and the ramp’s spare 1,000lbs capacity will keep it from breaking down.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you own a large SUV, you may need a ramp whose weight rating is twice as much. As some of them might weigh <\/span>one-and-a-half-times<\/span><\/a> as much as your average car and therefore need a ramp that won’t break down under their weight.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What are the car ramp\u2019s width and incline angle?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know about both these features:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ramp width\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Most ramps you see in this review are less than 8″ wide. Others provide enough space for 10″ tires. Others still can support 14″ or wider tires. Which of them should you choose? One which is only slightly wider than your tire. Here’s why we’re saying that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t go for ultra-wide ramps \u2013 for example, a 14″ wide ramp for 10″ wide tires \u2013 as then you won’t be able to center the wheels on the ramp. Such a scenario might either lead to the ramp getting cracked or, it may lead to your car falling off the ramp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Incline Angle<\/span><\/h5>\n

The majority of ramps you encounter in your local car workstation feature a 17-degree incline. They are suitable for high-profile vehicles (discussed below). However, suppose you own one of those lower-profile vehicles whose underbelly hits every out-of-shape speed breaker on the road. In that case, you’d be better served with a ramp of 7-degree or 10.5-degree incline angle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Is the ramp you\u2019re looking at made for low-profile or high-profile cars?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Here\u2019s what we mean by this question:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Low profile ramps<\/b>:\u00a0 Such ramps are made for vehicles that can’t be lifted too much, or else their back might hit the ground. They therefore provide gentle clearance, less than 10 inches in most cases, and are most suitable for sports cars and exotic vehicles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • High profile ramps<\/b>: These units are made for your average SUV, vans, and semi-trucks. They provide extensive ground clearance (> 10 inches) to vehicles that pose no danger of their back hitting the floor when their bonnet is pointing upwards. <\/span><\/li>\n
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    4. <\/span>What is the car ramp made of?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The best auto ramps are made of one of the following materials:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Aluminum<\/b>: Aluminum car ramps offer excellent rust and corrosion resistance, lightweight construction, and a sturdy build. On the flip side, they are pricier than steel ramps and offer less resistance to bending and fatigue.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Steel<\/b>: Steel car ramps for home garage cost less upfront, have a bigger weight capacity, and are more fatigue- and bending-resistant than their counterparts made of aluminum. Having said that, they weigh a ton and are prone to catching rust and corrosion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Plastic<\/b> or Polymer<\/b>: In contrast to what most people believe, plastic car ramps are safe to use, even with heavyweight vehicles. Some of them offer added features too, like a non-slip surface and a molded lip to keep the wheels from rolling off the edge.<\/span><\/li>\n
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      5. <\/span>Does the car ramp have an anti-slip surface?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Most car service ramps you see in this review have an anti-slip surface. This keeps them in place as you’re driving the vehicle on and off the ramps. It also makes sure that the ramp doesn’t shift or move from beneath the wheels of your car as you’re trying to mount it.<\/span><\/p>\n

      This feature is pretty much a must-have if you’re going to use the ramps on a slippery floor. However, if you have a gravel driveway or a high-traction dirt floor, you may not have any need to pay extra for anti-slip ramps to work under car. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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