1998–2011 · pickup
The 1998–2011 Ranger came on 15 or 16-inch wheels about 7 inches wide with roughly 4.5 inches of backspacing. Owners mostly fit taller all-terrain tyres, and 31x10.50 R15 or 265/75 R16 is the common step on factory wheels before a torsion-bar crank, body lift or suspension lift for 33s.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · Centre bore not confirmed · Stock wheels: 15 × 7, 16 × 7 inch · Stock tyres: 235/75 R15, 255/70 R16, 235/70 R16, 31x10.50 R15
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | Not confirmed |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, 1/2"-20 UNF |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL / XLT / Sport 4x4 regular cab, 15-inch | Front and rear | 15 × 7 inch, ET12 | 235/75 R15 |
| XLT / Sport 4x4 Super Cab and FX4, 16-inch | Front and rear | 16 × 7 inch, ET12 | 255/70 R16 |
| Sport 4x2 Super Cab, 16-inch | Front and rear | 16 × 7 inch, ET12 | 235/70 R16 |
| FX4 Level II, 15-inch Alcoa alloy | Front and rear | 15 × 7 inch, ET12 | 31x10.50 R15 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the Ranger: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
The Ranger Station wheels and tyres FAQ lists 31x10.50 R15 as fitting 1998–2010 4x4s on stock suspension and 15-inch wheels, and it is the size FX4 Level II trucks left the factory on.
The same FAQ gives 265/75 R16 as the stock-suspension size for 4x4s on 16-inch wheels. Some owners also run 285/75 R16 on factory rims with slight inside rubbing.
Ranger Station owners run 33x12.50 R15 with a 3–4 inch lift, or a torsion-bar crank plus a 3-inch body lift, on 15x8 wheels with about 3.75 inches of backspacing, which is ET-19.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the XL / XLT / Sport 4x4 regular cab, 15-inch front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
5x114.3 (5x4.5 inches) with 1/2-inch 20 UNF studs, shared with the Explorer of the period. Some 2003-on Explorer wheels use a different pattern, so check before fitting them.
31x10.50 R15 on 15-inch wheels or 265/75 R16 on 16s. A 32-inch or narrow 33-inch tyre usually needs a 1.5-inch torsion-bar adjustment.
Owners fit 33x12.50 R15 with a 3–4 inch lift, or a torsion-bar crank plus a 3-inch body lift, on 15x8 wheels with about 3.75 inches of backspacing.
Wheels from 1998-on trucks will not go over the front hubs of 1983–1997 4x4s. Older wheels share the bolt pattern, but check the backspacing and caliper clearance before fitting them to a later truck.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1998–2011 Ford Ranger 3rd gen (North America) are 235/75 R15, 255/70 R16, 235/70 R16 and 31x10.50 R15, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 15 × 7 inch and 16 × 7 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Ford or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.