17x10's on the front??????

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  1. 71gold

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    something about the big hole in the center of the rim that doesn't do it for me...:disagree:
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    You will need a spacer on the rear. Mine are 18 x 10 with 7" back spacing and I have a Versaille 9" which is 2" (1" per side) wider than the stock Maverick rear end. With that set up I just clear the leaf springs with a 1.5" spacer and an additional .25 from the rotors. Plan on having a little taller ride height or doing some heavy modifications to the wheel wells, a 10" isn't just a bolt on.

    10" wheel lying in the tub.
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    1" spacer, actually contacts the spring in the front and will not turn. Will just about clear the fender lip.
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    1.5" spacer, much better but no way it will clear the sheet metal.
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    That’s good stuff, so much more goes into getting a 10” wide wheel to fit than suggested. I guess when the OP said “I really rolled the fenders out” he meant what he said. I will probably go with MaverickMan’s set up instead, not wanting to hack up the car if possible.
     
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    I wasn't planning on running the 10" but they were too good a deal to pass! I did plan on modifying the wheel arches so it all worked out in the end. I may still mini tub but it's all in the air right now since I still haven't started that project.
     
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    Man, this is an awesome looking stance on this maverick, would like my comet one day to look like that, awesome!
     
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    Looking to purchase a set of these Enkei’s for some track day fun at NOLA Motorsports Park. The RPF1 wheel also comes in 9.5” instead of 10”, same 18mm offset and would still fit the 275/40/17 nicely. With the same 1.25” spacer on the rear, wouldn’t this be a little easier fit concerning the fender lip and leaf spring clearance? Two screen shots for comparison. -14mm offset is 18mm with 1.25”(34mm) spacer. 15x8” 4.25” (-7mm offset) BS wheel is my current combo, fits great, no issues. Thanks.
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