Opinion on 200s wheels?

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  1. Trojan

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    Paint the rims to match the body with a polished lip and chrome lugnuts....?

    I would just buy some other new style rims
     
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    do you have any pics. of the rear...15x12-14ish ...from behind the car?
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You asked.

    Those rear wheels are WAAAAY to wide for a Maverick/Comet. While they might have looked cool back in the 1970's, they are way out of fashion now. Plus, more importantly....if you have air shocks on the back in order to clear those huge meats, you are asking for trouble. Eventually something will (I didn't say might) break and those huge tires are going to destroy a rear quarter panel or two.

    You asked.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    is it a...leaf spring...rearend?
    they sound too wide to even fit without tires mounted...:hmmm:
     
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  6. Trojan

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    It is leaf spring rear end fully stock other than some small shackles but it clears fine with no problems,I really do like the look and FEEL of these,I do appreciate the heads up though,Craig. I'll get some more shots of it in a few and post em around 3-4ish Cali time.
     
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    i wouldnt say they are out of fashion im 17 and think they look pretty cool i like the stance makes it look real mean.
     
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    So how are you gettting the rear-end so high?
     
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  10. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Looks right out of the 70's.
     
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    what is the handling like with those shackles...?
     
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    Handles nicely,turns well,better than before
     
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    Never been much for Daisy mags. I have to agree with Craig that the rears are too deep IMO.
     
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    They do scrub a bit on turns over 40 so I added spacers(1/4) but then they tires would get cut on the fenders.i could solve the problem by dealing with the scrubbing and not turning over 40mph or by rOlling the fenders and adding the spacers,what do y'all recommend?
     
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    Personally, I love them as I have 4 1/2 sets of 200s wheels but, sorry, the shackles have to go. If you want to keep it at that height I would add 2" Add-A-Leafs to the rear spring packs. On my 1st Maverick I used leafs from a '64 Galaxie wagon to raise the rear. Granted it will ride like a truck but you won't have to be concerned about problems with the shackles. Also, as noted, and from personal experience, air shocks WILL blow out your upper shock mounts. When you get centers, get in touch with Craig Selvey and get some Maverick center emblems :).

    Bruce
     

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