So im buying new rims for my 02 ranger XLT off some guy on OfferUp, they are mickey thompson side biter 2s. Just double checking that 15x8 on a 5 x 4.5 bolt Pattern. Is that correct?? I don’t much about trucks so im confused and worried that they won’t fit. Also will I need new lug nuts? Thanks

 

Welcome to the forum

Wheels are not that simple, lol
Yes 15 X 8 is fine
Yes 5 x 4.5" is the correct pattern
Yes, your current factor lug "should be" OK

Then you need center hole size, if you have a 2WD it usually doesn't matter, 4x4 can matter

Back spacing, wheels come with many different back spacing, same model/design will usually have 3 different backspaces to fit different vehicles, explained here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_li..._fitment.shtml

 

Yea, its a 02 2WD XLT; So the rim should be able to fit right on then, correct?

 

Check back spacing, read the article

 

According to the wheel specs it says They have a
-22mm offset with a 3.63 backspace
and the article link you sent me to says that recommended backspacing for a 15 x 8 should be
3.75 backspace with a -19mm offset,
does that minuscule of a difference matter?

 

No, shouldn't matter, good to go

And now you known about wheels, good work