What Capacity do you need for "drive up" car ramps for a sport 05my? 2.5 tonne ?

Technically at least half the weight of the car minimum (with a bit of a safety margin) - I have 2 ramps each one on its own is rated 2.5t - many each one is rated 1/2 the total weight for the pair Mike

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I see . I was looking at 2.5t for both The search goes on then...Thanks

The problem with the lighter ones, load capacity aside, is that they are often rather narrow for 4x4 tyres.

Wouldn't a decent jack and axle stands be more flexible in use? I have a 3 tonne jack and a pair of 4 tonne (for the pair) axle stands. That way you can lift and support one corner if needed or the whole of one end (or one side).

Edit: actually, my axle stands are 3 tonne per pair, not 4. Still plenty for a RRS. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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yeah I was just looking at that I think that would be better value for money too Thats the way too go thanks

Also axle stands are easier to store between uses!
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Good point

I have some good wide ramps and they can be much more useful than axle stands and jacks for many jobs - although I do have 3t each x4 stands and 2x 3 ton jacks, one low profile and another high lift...but there are a few times its much easier to take it up on ramps to work underneath.

If you are going to use stands, its important to position them well too. Mike

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