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.
- Listed at 12,000 lb GVW for the pair, which is generous next to most front axles
- 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, and the maker says it will not scratch or damage floors
- 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
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Ironton Poly Car Ramp Set, 12,000 lb. GVW Our pick | 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 |
| Lift height | 8.5 in | 8 in |
| Approach angle (published) | Not published | 10.8 degrees |
| Rated capacity | 12,000 lb GVW pair (as listed) | 1,500 lb per ramp (3,000 lb pair) |
| Material | High impact poly, honeycomb core | Solid high density foam |
| Tread width | 12 in | 12 in ramp, 10 in max tire |
| Ramp length | 35.5 in | 56 in |
| Best vehicle type | Sedans, crossovers, vans, light trucks | Low and lowered cars |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Ironton Poly Car Ramp Set, 12,000 lb. GVW if
sedans, crossovers, vans, and light trucks with normal ride height, where lift and capacity matter more than a shallow entry.
Know before buying: no published approach angle, and 8.5 inches over a 35.5 inch body is a steep climb for a low car.
Pick the Race Ramps 56" Single Piece Race Ramps (RR-56) if
owners of low or lowered cars, sports cars, and anything with a front lip that catches on ordinary ramps.
Know before buying: rated 1,500 lb per ramp, so 3,000 lb across the axle, which rules out trucks and heavy SUVs.
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).