Backspacing on 75 Maverick

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    I want to install new wheels on my maverick but i do not know what my wheel spacing is.How do i determine if the rims i want will fit or not.
     
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    Stock BS on 6" rims is 3.5".

    Most folks on this forum will say that 4" to 4.5" BS is max on aftermarket rims.
    Personally, I think different rim makers calculate BS slightly different...
    Some guys go with 4" and it barely fits, while others use 4.5" without issue.
     
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    What are the specs for the rims you want?
    What size tires do you expect to use on those rims?
     
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    15x7 I want to use 205/65/15. Is the spacing the same in the front as the back. Thanks.
     
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    The BS front and rear is same stock.
    Doesn't have to be same if you don't want it.

    15x7 will fit great with 4" BS.
    205 is a little narrow for a 7" rim IMO tho.
    I use 215s on front and 245s on back with stock 6" wide rims.
    Narrow tires on wide rims look funny... but it is a personal matter of taste.
     
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    Thank you for the quick response. The information helped me out tons.
     

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