Some Rim Look and Fitting Questions?
 

Ok im looking into getting a set of rims for my 04 ranger xlt...going with 16x8 rims...i dont know to much about the offset and backspacing and all that good stuff...i have a set of 265/70 r16 tires that is going on the rims i purchase...i am looking at these...

16" x8 ion Alloy Style 174 Black 5x5 5 w 5 Et 174 6885B Wheels Rims | eBay

Now what am i getting into when it comes to look and will they rub...they are -5 offfset...not srue the backspacing it dont say i think its like 4.3"...any help would be really appreciated...pics of some rims with similar size tires and same specs would be great if possible...THANKS ALOT

Those specific ones from your link won't work. Those are the wrong bolt pattern altogether.

You will need a 5x4.5 setup.

This should help...

Pick your poison:

7" wide wheel w/ 4.50" Backspacing (+12 offset) - meaning 2.50" outboard. (Stock)
8" wide wheel w/ 3.25" Backspacing (-32 offset) - meaning 4.75" outboard. (aka - 2.25" further "out" than stock as well as being 1.25" inward less than stock)
8" wide wheel w/ 3.75" Backspacing (-19 offset) - meaning 4.25" outboard. (aka - 1.75" further "out" than stock as well as being .75" inward less than stock)
8" wide wheel w/ 4.00" Backspacing (-12 offset) - meaning 4.00" outboard. (aka - 1.50" further "out" than stock as well as being .50" inward less than stock)
8" wide wheel w/ 4.50" Backspacing (0 offset) - meaning 3.50" outboard. (aka - 1.00" further "out" than stock as well as being the same distance inward as stock)
10" wide wheel w/ 3.75" Backspacing (-44 offset) - meaning 6.25" outboard. (aka - 3.75" further "out" than stock as well as being .75" inward less than stock)
10" wide wheel w/ 4.00" Backspacing (-38 offset) - meaning 6.00" outboard. (aka - 3.50" further "out" than stock as well as being .50" inward less than stock)
10" wide wheel w/ 4.50" Backspacing (-25 offset) - meaning 5.50" outboard. (aka - 3.00" further "out" than stock as well as being the same distance inward as stock)

yeah i know the ones on the link have different bolt pattern sorry about that...i need the 5x4.5.. i was talking to the company on the phone at the time and didnt pay attention to the link i posted...but that is the style i want...i dont mind if they stick out alittle bit cause i like the a little bit bigger and deeper wheel look than stock i just dont want them to stick way out or rub any...thanks

the guy i spoke with said that they will stick outside the fenders about .5 of a inch...is that about right with 265/70 tires or are we looking at more...

Just use my chart I posted, and compare to your truck's current setup.....


EDIT: If the 8" wheel has what you say is a 4.3" backspacing - then the distance the wheel will move outward is between these two listings from my chart:

8" wide wheel w/ 4.00" Backspacing (-12 offset) - meaning 4.00" outboard. (aka - 1.50" further "out" than stock as well as being .50" inward less than stock)
8" wide wheel w/ 4.50" Backspacing (0 offset) - meaning 3.50" outboard. (aka - 1.00" further "out" than stock as well as being the same distance inward as stock)

Using round numbers - I would plan on the new wheel sitting 1.25" further out than where the factory wheel currently is.



As far as how the tire will sit - it will be centered on the overall wheel. So, with a 265/70/16 tire the overall width is 10.40" - meaning the tire will stick out about 1.2" past the new 8" wheel at it's widest point (give or take).

(Overall Tire Width - Overall Wheel Width) ÷ 2 = Tire 'Overhang' per side

thanks a lot for your help...

No problem