The fleet looks good. Same as you my 23 xl rolled in to a 24 xl and i had no problem with price protection. Now we have a 22 2.0 eco xl and 24 hybrid xl in hot pepper red. All are doing well.
I installed our two sets a couple of months ago. Three hundred for two set is inexpensive,there was imperfections but over all they look good and the tape is holding.
My Continental tire's have 22,000 miles and 17 months. I drive 95 % street and highway and tire do well in rain and snow. I will not replace my tire's untill they are worn out and hoping to get another 18,000 miles. This pic was taken 2 months ago.
I have both a 22 xl 2.0 eco and a 24 xl hybrid. My wife drives the hybrid and gets 41 mpg. I drive the 2.0 eco and get 25 mpg. A 24 hybrid is scheduled to be built in may, that i ordered in july of 23 to replace my 22 2.0 eco. Like you i have been going back and forth. Unlike you the price...
I have owned ford f 150's for the last 30+ years and have never looked at or shopped for a ranger or any mid-size truck. If you want a truck with all the capabilities you get a f 150. My22 came with the maverick and it's price, f 150 design, mpg and it's compact size it was a truck i wanted. Now...