Pics of some rims

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  1. Mav Rick

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    I am on a quest to find the perfect set of rims for my 71 Grabber. I am leaning towards a set of 15x8 (rear) and 15x7 (front) Torq Thrust II's.
    My first question is if anyone has these or knows someone who has them on a Maverick, would you be able to post a pic or two of them on here?

    My second question is, since I havent fully made up my mind, if you wouldnt mind having a quick show (off) and tell, I would really like to see some pics of the rims you all have on your Mavs.

    Thanks!
     
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    If you can please posts some pics of your car, What kind of look are you going for with your Maverick? Stock,Hot Rod,Cruiser?
     
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    I say just cut a lot of stuff and put 20's on :p j/k Do need pics of your car to see what would look best...
     
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    Go to the home page and click on photo gallery....more pics of cars with different wheels than you can shake a stick at.
     
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    When finished, I kinda want the street racer/hot rod look. I just got the car a few weeks ago, and want do do the "needed" things first, but for looks, Im going to need the rims, ya know?!

    I will take a look at the pics, thanks for the info.

    --Rick

    I added some "custom" rims to the pic. Give ya a little laugh.
     

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    Ya know I think a set of Crager Keystone classics would look good on that and the price is reasonable.
     
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    Good choice! I was looking at a couple of Cragar's... that was one of them.

    While we are at it, does anyone want to explain what back spacing is on wheels. I think I may need to know this before going in and getting something.
    Thanks!
     
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    From what I gather, backspacing is the distance from the inside bead of the wheel to the wheel mounting surface. Generaly on these cars, I think BS should be 4", but correct me if I'm wrong and I'll remove this post to avoid confusion
    Shaun
     
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    i think,:hmmm: i have 17x7 all the way around that way i can rotate the tires
     
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    depends on rim size.
     
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    Yup. im still confused about the backspacing thing.
    I am just concerned about rubbing issues. What would be the widest tire I could get on the back and front? I was thinking 245/70/15 (rear) and 235/70/15 (front). I didnt even think about the rotating of the tires, thanks for the input!
     
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    Does anyone know what size tires and rims Shawn Simpson has on his Maverick? or does anyone know how to get ahold of him to ask?

    Thanks!
     
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    double checked mine today i have 17 x 8, 235/45/17, all the way around.
     
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    I think the Keystones are the rim of choice.
     
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    Foosed on Photoshop

    I like the Foose Lusso,(y) but the offsets would require a spacer.
    I hope the attachment works, my computer is freakin' out lately.
     

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