1996 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 232

Lug nut tightening sequence RWARNING Use of wheels or lug nuts other than original equipment could cause damage to the wheel or mounting system and allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is in motion. 7. Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your vehicle has. Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into place. 8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make sure jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.) 9. Unblock the wheels. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with P265 75R15 AT tires or P235 75R15 AT tires do not stow a flat or inflated full size tire in the spare tire carrier. The carrier is designed to hold the temporary spare which comes with your vehicle. The stowage of a full size tire in the spare tire carrier may damage the tire or the vehicle. The flat full size tire should be stowed and tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be repaired. 232