Since there has been a few threads on here with people asking about which wheels would fit,I think this chart will be helpful to look at before asking the questions:



some more info:
Zero offset - the hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

Positive offset - the hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel.

Negative offset - the hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline.

Backspacing of a wheel is the distance from the hub mounting surface to the rear outer most edge of the wheel.


In more common terms:
Positive offset: moves your wheel closer to the brake side (tucks it into the fender)

Negative offset: moves your wheel away from the brake side (makes it stick out past your fender)

*of course the amount of offset will determine how much you stick out/tuck


how to measure your backspacing:




I'm hoping this info will help eliminate some of those "will a xx wheel fit on my xx yeah ranger". Also, The diameter of the wheel does not matter for any of the above info so if you have a 15" wheel or a 39" wheel, those number will stay true...

Rafal


FORD RANGER WHEEL BOLT PATTERN IS 5x114.3 or 5x4.5

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Nice post, made it a sticky.

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Thanks! I figured it could help...

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soo if i get my 16x8 with 0 offset will they stick out pretty much the same as my stock wheels that are 16x7? or an inch farther?sounds really stupid just needs to clarify

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Tom, I have the exact ruck as you, and i am going to install a 3" body lift. Then run the same tire as you 32 x 11.5 x 15. I will need new rims, probably a 10", so what will I need for an offset or will I need one

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As a further clarification for others, what is the stock offset? 0 at 4" for a 15"X7" wheel and 0 at 3.5" for a 14"X6" wheel? I believe that is the stock offset but I want to make sure before stating it as fact.

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