there seems like there's allways a question as to what rims can i put on my ranger? here is a list that i've found that may help others out a bit.
Vehicles that have a 5x4.5 wheel bolt pattern:

Here is a list of vehicles that have wheels with a 5x4.5 bolt pattern. This doesn't necessarily mean that the wheels will fit your Ranger without some type of modifications.{please consider backspacing /center bore when choosing your wheels}

Ford:
All full size cars 1979-85
Aerostar 1986-97
Bronco II 1983-90
Crown Victoria 1979-Current
Country Squire All Years*
Custom 1965-85
Explorer 1991-Current
F-100 1980-85
Fairlane 1962-79
Falcon 1968-71
Futura 1965-85
Glaxie 1965-85
Granada All Years*
LTD 1971-80*
Maverick 1971-80
Monarch All Years*
Mustang 1965-73 (small center hole)
SVO 1985-86
1994-Current
Mustang II 1974-78
Probe 1989-98
Ranchero 1968-84
Ranger All Years
Thunderbird 1955-71
1977-79
Torino 1971-80
Lincoln
Continental 1984-87
Jeep
Cherokee (XJ) 1984-01
Wagoneer (XJ) 1984-89
Brairwood (XJ) 1984-91
Comanche (MJ) 1984-92
Grand Cherokee (ZJ) 1993-98
Wrangler (YJ) 1987-95
Wrangler (TJ) 1997-06 (small center hole)
Liberty (KJ) 2002-present
Dodge
Dakota 1987-90
Ram 150 1974-85
Ram Charger 1974-85

This will help alot of folks out there looking for the right set of wheels, thank you for that info!!!

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wasn't really sure were to post this so if there's a better spot please feel free to move this post.

this should be a sticky..lol its great info

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08 Ranger Sport 2wd
aFe CAI, 30x9.5.x15 Grabber AT2s, U/D pulleys, flowmaster super 44

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Justin needs to sticky this in the Exterior Section

Great info cause there are a lot of wheels out there people wouldn't even think about being 5 on 4.5

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Useful links:
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How To Guides
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Things to do:
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which out of that list would fit a 98 ford ranger xlt? in the 15x7 or 15x8?

They all would they are all 5 x 4.5 lug pattern

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Useful links:
Owners Manual
Beginners threads of interest
How To Guides
How to Post Pictures

Things to do:
Participate in: Truck of the Month
Participate in:Ranger Photo Contest
Visit FRF Store: FRF Store

like these, could i run 30in tires on these? with no lift?

15X8" FACTORY ALUMINUM JEEP WRANGLER TJ WHEELS/RIMS:eBay Motors (item 200377548077 end time Sep-02-09 16:05:09 PDT)

you might wanna check the backspacing, but i remember something about rangers and jeeps were near identical when it came to wheels. im pretty sure you could fit 30s on those if the backspacing is right

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08 Ranger Sport 2wd
aFe CAI, 30x9.5.x15 Grabber AT2s, U/D pulleys, flowmaster super 44

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."
- John F. Kennedy

"Somehow the "god of the athiests" delivers more miracles than all other religion combined than..."

how do you check the back spacing? what should it be at if i want to run 30s or 31s?

it should be stock, which i believe is close to 3.75 inches or 4 inches, id double check that. btw im running 30s on stock 15x7s with no lift, i dont rub at all, except on my swaybar, thats another story though

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08 Ranger Sport 2wd
aFe CAI, 30x9.5.x15 Grabber AT2s, U/D pulleys, flowmaster super 44

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."
- John F. Kennedy

"Somehow the "god of the athiests" delivers more miracles than all other religion combined than..."

sweet you got 30s no rub

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09 XL reg cab
L4 2.3 , 40 series flowmaster , tinted windows 5% back 35% sides ,muffler removed from air box mod ,and ac on off switch mod , blinker mod, avs window vent shades
coming soon! k&n drop in/fiberglass bed cover/bed sprayed liner

There was a guy on TRS with some newer Cadillac rims on his 2wd Ranger. Looked sweet.

Here's a link on how to measure everything...
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

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I have a 93 STX that have the stock wheels ( 15x7 ) with tire size 31x10.50R15LT all around. Am I correct in thinking the 31 is the height of the tire? If so, they have been working fine with no rubbing for several years.

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93 STX with nothing special on it.
4.0 V-6 4x4

i have a 93 ranger. baisic model with 14 inch rims..does this list go for my truck to?

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iv got a 94 ford ranger. most baisic truck u can ever get. no power stearing. manual locks and windows. got a JVC KDR200, with a pair of Pyle 6" X 8" Blue Label 3-Way Speakers and wired an antennna. its a 2.3L 4 banger, with a 5 speed manual transmission. it had 117,400 miles on it wen i got it. i plan on dropping it a few inches. in the procces of repainting the interior. i want new headlights and taillights and paint my factory rims black. plan on getting a cheap sub and put in it.