Cragars and Falkens, help me get the sizes right

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  1. MSmithPDX

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    I want these wheels:

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/crr-3975812

    and these tires:

    http://falkentire.com/tires/car-tires/ziex-ze-912

    Will those wheels work on the front and back ok? I was thinking 225 60 15 for the tires. I'm running 225 70 14 right now (I think I'll double check and update in the morning) on the fronts and backs on the factory slot wheels.

    Can I put on wider tires than that? seems like I have a little bit of room currently.

    Also, I'm planning on selling my factory aluminum slot wheels, about what are they worth? 5 lug wheels 14 x 7 I think.
     
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    the factory wheel sin decent shape should sell for a couple hundred bucks since theyre 14's the 15's are the one that sell for quite a bit. although theyre getting harder and harder to come by maybe $300? I dont know it depends on the buyer as well IM a cheapo when it comes to buying anything used
     
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    I'm running 215/60/15 on front and 255/60/15 on the rear on 8" wheels, so as long as the backspacing is right, they should fit no problem.
     
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    I was cruising the search last night and I saw differing opinions on whether or not 15x8 wheels fit up front... I can't really afford to get this wrong the first time.

    Is 4" the correct backspacing? I tried to match what was suggested on the maverick man site.
     
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    15 inch rims with 41/2 inch backspace fit in the rear 15 inch rims with 41/4 backspace fit in the front BUT depending on the tire and height of your front suspension and probably some other variables the rear edge of tire can rub on the frame rail So That said 4 inch backspacing in the front is probably as far as you would want to go and 33/4 inches back spacing is probably better than 4 inches.
     

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