4 lug wheels on 72 mav

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  1. paul cooper

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    what fits or is it 1 of a kind:confused:
     
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    I think they may be one of a kind. Just because the bolt pattern is the same doesn't mean that the center hub hole is the same. I found this out seeing if a Mustang rim fit for a spare on my 5 bolt. The bolt pattern is the same but the center hole was too small. You may want to check the later Granada rims and Fairmonts. They were 4 bolt and might be the same.
     
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    i tried mustang wheels which are the same as the fairmont both made on the fox body i have seen mavs with mags just dont know were they got them:(
     
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    The 4 lug wheels on Mavericks and Comets are a 4 1/2 bolt circle. The 4 lug on Fox body Mustangs are 4 1/4" circle.
    The center hole on the 5 lug wheels was enlarged to fit the hub on disc brakes. You can usually machine the center hole out about 1/8 to make the drum wheels fit over the disc hubs.
     
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    its really not easy to find any nice wheels for the older 4 lugs.. i've stopped looking.. just gona have to make the 5 lug swap. all i need it a nice 5 lug rear cheap, also not easy to find :(
     
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    I nice set from American Racing, and I sure there must be other rims out there that must fit if you want to go with chrome rims.
     
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    If you are still looking for a set of 4 lug aluminum wheels I have a complete set, with new tires. The rears are 14x8 with 245/60/14 radials and the fronts are 14x6 with 195/70/14, the tires have never seen any miles and the wheels are from my first maverick I have had them for almost 21 years. The tires I bought last year when I was mocking up a 71 Maverick and wanted to put the wheels on it for old time sake, but decides to go a different route. The wheels are in good shape no pits are scatches, they have been in my loft up to last year. Email me if you are interested. Chandler
     
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    Be careful when choosing a factory Maverick 5-lug wheel, though. The middle bore wasn't larger until 1974.
     
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    Nissan Z w/4 lug will fit.
     

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