How Much offset or backspacing do i need?

[DangerRangr]

I have a 2003 ranger 2wd. I want a little wider look for it. I dont want it to look lowered or lifted. i want a stock 15 inch wheel that sticks out some. Maybe just 1/4 of the tire sticking out of the fenderwell. Im going for a sporty-like look and preferably bullethole. Its just that all this offset and backspacing makes no sense to me. I want the wheel to look kind of deep or recessed however.

 

[Bennybooster]

3in backspacing 10in wide wheel

 

[DangerRangr]

Looks great! I was told a 10 inch wheel would be too wide cause its a 2wd and not lifted. But it looks like the width i want

 

[Bennybooster]

It just depends on the width of your tire, and you could get an 8in wide wheel with about 3.5-3.75 backspacing

 

[Sunk]

This may help clear things up a bit

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/wheel_fitment.html

 

[chvlfrk]

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My Canyon wheels are 15x8 with 4.5" backspacin and I have 275/60's on the rear..........with my Explorer 8.8 they sat flush with the wheelwell: