New wheels on 71 Mav.

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  1. POMAKLE

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    Hi guys!

    Well, I've spent 2 weeks trying to find the best wheels for my 4 door maverick, ahahaha! (2nd pic actual 14" wheels)

    What I want:

    Front 15x7 -- 3.5 BS
    Rear 15x8 -- 4 BS

    All these wheels are from US Mags (made in the USA), I don't want to use chinese wheels, I can get them here in Mexico but I don't want that..

    So I used photoshop to see if they look good on it.

    Note: This is not my 4 door maverick, I used this picture from google because I don't have my car in this moment and its green too...(I think this is from a member of this forum) I hope i don't break any law.

    What do you think guys...what would you choose?
     

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    You need at least a 4-inch backspace up front for a 15x7.

    By the way, I really like the color of that car (even though I hate 4-doors).

    You should paint the headlight bezels semi-flat black if they're not already. The car would look even better (and meaner).
     
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    "This is not my 4 door maverick, I used this picture from google because I don't have my car in this moment."
     
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    Yes I know. Just saying that I like the color of that car (the one on the right), and that if his headlight bezels look like the those, he should black them out.
     
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    About the backspace I read here http://www.maverickman.com/TireandWheelSizes.html it says it will fit with 3-1/2" but I will take your advice, a friend will let me try his wheels to see if they fit...

    And about the headlights bezels, I'm gonna buy a plastidip can and try it...
     
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    76MAVERICKMAN Harold

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    The slots or the far right. Thanks, I may have to start looking for new rims now.
     
  8. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    I'd say the first ones (Upper Left Corner) or the Slots!
     
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    I agree with Paul, he's got good taste!
     
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    Thanks for your replies guys...I haven't decided yet, because now I have to search for 17" wheels, had some brake clearence issues...I'm looking Billet specialties and Centerline wheels right now, when I get them I'll post the new wheels!
     
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    If your thinking 17s how about fr500s, I've always wondered what they looked like on a man/comet
     

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