Automotive · Head-to-head
Ironton Poly Car Ramp Set, 12,000 lb. GVW vs Race Ramps 56" Single Piece Race Ramps (RR-56)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Car Ramps: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Ironton set is the right default: real lift, a wide tread, and capacity headroom that suits most cars and light trucks. Buy the Race Ramps instead if your car is low, because a 10.8 degree approach angle is the one thing no budget ramp matches.
Ironton Poly Car Ramp Set, 12,000 lb. GVW
Buy itThe set most DIY owners should buy: 8.5 inches of lift, a wide tread, and capacity headroom to spare.
- Rated 6,000 lb per ramp, comfortably more than most front axles need
- 8.5 inches of lift gives genuine working room, not just jack clearance
- 12 inch tread width suits truck and SUV tires
- High impact poly with a honeycomb core will not rust in a damp garage
- No published approach angle, and 8.5 inches over a 35.5 inch body is a steep climb for a low car
- Owners report plastic ramps can skate on freshly sealed concrete before the tread bites
- The pair figure is a capacity number, not permission to skip checking your axle weight
Race Ramps 56" Single Piece Race Ramps (RR-56)
Buy itA 10.8 degree approach angle and 8 inches of lift on a 10 pound ramp: the answer for low cars.
- 10.8 degree approach angle, the gentlest published figure among mainstream service ramps
- 8 inches of lift, so it is a real service ramp and not just jack clearance
- 10 lb per ramp, light enough to carry and reposition one handed
- Solid high density foam will not rust, dent, or mark the floor
- Rated 1,500 lb per ramp, so 3,000 lb across the axle, which rules out trucks and heavy SUVs
- 10 inch maximum tire width is tight for wide rear tires
- 56 inches long, so it needs garage depth and storage space
Side by side
| Ironton Poly Car Ramp Set, 12,000 lb. GVW | Race Ramps 56" Single Piece Race Ramps (RR-56) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Sedans, crossovers, vans, and light trucks with normal ride height, where lift and capacity matter more than a shallow entry. | Owners of low or lowered cars, sports cars, and anything with a front lip that catches on ordinary ramps. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Ironton Poly Car Ramp Set, 12,000 lb. GVW - The set most DIY owners should buy: 8.5 inches of lift, a wide tread, and capacity headroom to spare. Choose the Race Ramps 56" Single Piece Race Ramps (RR-56) instead if owners of low or lowered cars, sports cars, and anything with a front lip that catches on ordinary ramps.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Car Ramps: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).