Rims?

I have a 1973 Ford Maverick 4-door with a 200 CID V6 engine. I'm wondering what size rims would go best on the car, and where could I get them? (Store, website, etc.)

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

I assume you have 4-lugs?

 

I'm guessing that would be good information for me to have, eh?

It's sitting at a friends house, and we're going to pick it up in a week or so, but from the pictures I have, it had a spare in the trunk with 5...

 

All 73 -up had 5 lugs

 

I was not aware of the 73-up rule.

So buying rims should be easy.

Are you looking to keep the bicycle tire look, or put some meat under there?

Many of us run 15X7 front and 15X8 rear, with 4" backspacing in front, and 4 to 4-1/2" backspacing in the rear.

Then you should be able to safely run 225/60 up front, and 245/60 out back. Anything bigger and you might get rubbing. And this will cause all kinds of arguments, because some guys run 275 with no problems.

But most of us that have tried the 245s out back have had no clearance issues.

 

Thanks.

Didn't really understand exactly what you just said, but i've got most of it.

16 with my first car. It'll be okay. Jane's in good hands. I'll fix her up nice.

 

there are endless sources for wheels and tires. tirerack.com is a popular one.

 

So, again, do you want something skinny and 70's correct, or sporty wide and 70s correct, or something more modern?

Endless combinations...

You can also dig through the online images and get an idea of what you want.

Then ask around for used rims, unless you want them new and shiny. I got mine for $100 used (the Cragars, not the TorqueThrusts, I just borrowed the TQs to see how they fit and snapped a couple pics of them).

 

Also be sure to check out www.treadepot.com and www.discounttire.com they both will probably beat tirerack. If not, treadepot will contact you to beat the other prices.

 

whats the ride height plan, this will alone effect tire/wheel fitment

 

Is it sad I know more about engines than tires? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Honestly, i'm looking for more of a modern type look. I'm going to look around for some used rims that look like Joe Dirt's rims. (I like those)

I might have to just bring it down to the tire shop in Jacksonville and be like, "what do you have that'll fit this" and work from there.

Thanks!