Ford is among automobile brands with the most diverse bolt patterns; as such, it is natural for Ford Ranger drivers to wonder where their cars’ lug pattern lands within such a vast spectrum.

My detailed guide on the Ford Ranger lug pattern will answer that question for you in an instant. Keep scrolling!

What Is Ford Ranger Lug Pattern?

Except for Facelift II (2010) and Facelift III (2004, 2010), all Ford Ranger models from 2002 onwards have a bolt circle measurement of 6 x 139.7 or 6 x 5.5. Pre-2002 cars, on the other hand, arrived with a 5 x 114.3 (5 x 4.5) lug pattern.

The following section also details other pairings of wheel specifications for every body style model year. Check them out to see what rims fit Ford Ranger:

1. Ford Rangers I (from 1982 to 2002):

a. 1992 to 1988:

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Cylinder gas engine option: Petrol, Et252.5l Diesel I4
Hub bore/Center hole bore: 70.6 mm
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Rim size: 5.5”, 6” wide
Rim diameter: 14 inches
Wheel Offset Range: 29 – 33; 23 – 27

b. 1989 to 2001:

Lug hole pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Engine: Petrol, Vulcan, 3.0L, Pinto LL25, 2.5L, V6 engine
Hub bore/Center bore diameter: 70.5 mm
Thread: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Rim width: 5.5”, 6”, 7”
Rim diameter: 14”, 15”
Offset Range: 10 – 14

c. 2002:

Lug circle pattern: 6 x 139.7 (mm); 6 x 5.5 (inches)
Base engine: Diesel, 2.5L, Et252.5l Diesel I4
True center bore: 93.1 mm
Thread: 1.5 x M12
Tire width: 6”, 6.5”, 7”
Rim diameter: 14”, 15”, 16”
Offset Range: 23 – 27

d. Extra: Ford Ranger Facelift Models I (1989 to 1992):

Model lug pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Choice of Engine: Petrol, Et252.5l Diesel I4
Hub bore/Center bore: 70.6 mm
Thread: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Rim width: 6”, 7”
Rim diameter: 15”
Offset Range: 10 – 14; 23 – 27; 29 – 33

2. Ford Ranger II/ 2nd-Generation Ford Ranger (from 1993 to 1997; 2006 to 2009):

2a. 1993 to 1997:

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Engine: Petrol, I4, Pinto LL23, 2.3L
Hub bore/Center bore: 70.5 mm
Thread: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Rim width: 5”, 5.5”, 6”, 7”, 8”
Rim diameter: 15 inches
Offset Range: 10 – 14

2b. 2006 to 2009:

Bolt pattern: 6 x 139.7 (mm); 6 x 5.5 (inches)
Engine: Diesel, I4, 2.5L, WLAA
Hub bore/Center bore: 93.1 mm
Thread: 1.5 x M12
Rim width: 6.5”, 7”
Rim diameter: 15”, 16”
Offset Range: 23 – 27; 8 – 12

2c. Extra: Ford Ranger Facelift II (2009 to 2012):

Bolt pattern:

6 x 139.7 (mm); 6 x 5.5 (inches) – 2009, 2011, 2012

5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches) – 2010

Engine: Diesel, I4, 2.5L, WLAA, GBVAJQW, 2.2 L
Hub bore/Center bore: 93.1 mm
Thread: 1.5 x M12
Rim width: 6”, 6.5”, 7”, 8”
Rim diameter: 15”, 16”
Offset Range: 23 – 27; 8 – 12; 10 – 14; 53 – 57
Tightening Torque Specifications: 135 Nm

3. Ford Ranger III (from 1998 to 2000; 2011 to 2016):

3a. 1998 to 2000:

Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches)
Engine: Petrol, I4, Pinto LL25, 2.5L, V6, Vulcan, 3.0L
Hub bore/Measure center bore hub: 70.5 mm
Thread: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Rim width: 5.5”, 6”, 7”
Rim diameter: 14”, 15”
Offset Range: 10 – 14

3b. 2011 to 2016:

Bolt pattern: 6 x 139.7 (mm); 6 x 5.5 (inches)
Engine: I4, 2.2L, GBV JQW, Turbodiesel engine
Hub bore/Center distance bore: 93.1 mm
Thread: 1.5 x M12
Rim width: 6.5”, 7”, 7.5”, 8”
Rim diameter: 16”, 17”, 18”
Offset Range: 53 – 57
Tightening Torques: 135 Nm

3c. Extra: Ford Ranger Facelift III (2001 to 2012):

Bolt pattern:
- 5 x 114.3 (mm); 5 x 4.5 (inches) – 2001, 2004, 2010
- 6 x 139.7 (mm); 6 x 5.5 (inches) – 2002, 2003, 2011, 2012, 2006-2009

Engine: Petrol, I4, Pinto LL25, 2.5L, 2.2L WLAA, GBVAJQW
Hub bore/Center position bore: 70.5 mm
Tire dimensions: 6”, 6.5”, 7” of rim width
Rim diameter: 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”
Tightening Torques: 135 Nm

4. Ford Ranger IV (from 2019 to 2024):

Bolt pattern: 6 x 139.7 (mm); 6 x 5.5 (inches)
Engine: Petrol, I4, 2.3L, 3.2-Liter Inline-5 (I5) Engine, 2-Liter Engine
Hub bore/Center bore measurement: 93.1 mm
Thread: 1.5 x M12
Factory tire size: 7”, 7.5”, 8”, 8.5”, 9” of rim width
Rim diameter: 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”
Center bore Offset Range: 53 – 57; 40 – 44; 42 – 46; 28 – 32
Tightening Torques: 135 Nm

5. Ford Ranger V (from 2022 to present):

Bolt pattern: 6 x 139.7 (mm); 6 x 5.5 (inches)
Engine: ET252.5L Diesel I4, 2-Liter Engine
Hub bore/Center bore (hole) hub: 93.1 mm
Thread: 1.5 x M12
Standard tire size: 7”, 7.5”, 8” of rim width
Rim diameter: 16”, 17”, 19”, 20”
Offset Range: 53 – 57; 28 – 32

Why Did Ford Ranger Change From 5-Lug to 6-Lug Models?

5-lug wheels use traditional rear leaves, while 6-lug leaves are flatter with zero arches. Hence, the latter manifests better, less-bouncy rides that most Ford drivers from European markets fall in love with.

Still, 5-lug’s performances are impressive on their own, which explains why Ford Ranger occasionally returns to them (evident in 2010 Facelift II and 2010 Facelift III).

Can I Change My Ford Ranger’s 5-Lug Pattern to 6-Pattern?

Yes, you can do it with wheel adapters commonly distributed in American markets. Yet, there are no guarantees that these changed patterns can perform as well as an original 6-lug design.

Worse, you may risk messing up the car’s suspension and tread life. It would be better to err on the safer side and keep things as they are.

Conclusion

The lug pattern Ford Ranger in the domestic market has consistently been 6-lug since 2002, though the brand does occasionally return to its old 5-lug Ranger models.

Think twice before changing your 5-lug configuration to 6-lug or vice versa; messing up the tire assembly of your vehicle models does more harm than good.

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