Switching to 15" rims

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  1. soooulpower

    soooulpower Semi-Informed Tinkerer

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    Well, I'm getting ready to order a few parts for the mav next year and rims are on the list. I'd like to put 15's on it. Will there be any clearance or rubbing issues?
     
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    Depending on width and offset, nope.
     
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    Like Dennis said, no problems if you are using the standard rims and tires. The problem is if you want to go to a real wide tire.:)
     
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    Upgrading to the 15 " wheels will be one of the BEST mods that you can make. Good Luck Dude!
     
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    What should I keep in mind as far as offset?
     
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    No plans to go that route. (y)
     
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    Yeah, I always wanted to get custom rims and figured why not go the extra mile...No pun intended. Thank you for the well-wishes.
     
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    On a side note I have a list of cars with the same bolt pattern as the Maverick. Does this look right to you? I still haven't seen a search for maverick rims that has turned up with a result. I have a set of Mustang svo rims I want to get, but I wanted to make sure they fit.

    Here's the list:

    AMC Gremlin, Hornet, Pacer, Javelin, Matator, AMX
    AMC - most models (exc. Jeep) '40-'89
    Chrysler/DeSoto - all full size RWD cars (exc. Imperial) '37-'89
    Datsun/Nissan - 1600-2000 '65-'73
    - 300ZX, 200SX V6 (some) to '89
    Dodge van
    Dodge 1/2 ton P.U.
    Dodge - all full size cars & P.U.'s '37-'89
    - Dart, Demon, Swinger '73-'80
    Ford 1/2 ton van
    Ford Granada, Monarch
    Ford - All full size cars '49-'72; '79-'85
    - Fairlane '62-'79
    - T-Bird '55-'71; '77-'79
    - Mustang 5-bolt '65-'73
    - Maverick 5-bolt all
    - Mustang SVO '85-'86
    - Ranchero '68-'84
    - Aerostar, Probe, Bronco II/Ranger to '89
    Hudson - all '48-'56
    Lincoln - all '70-'72; '80-'89
    Mazda - RX7 Turbo, 626, 929, MX6 '86-'89
    Mercury - all full size cars '52-'54; '61-'72; '79-'85
    - Cougar '67-'79
    Mopar '73-up "A" body
    Plymouth - all full size cars '37-'89
    - Barracuda '70-'74
    - Duster, Valiant, Volare '73-'80
    Pontiac - Tempest, LeMans '61-'63
    Studebaker - all '51-'66
    Toyota Crown, Hilux P.U.
    Toyota - 2WD P.U. '69-'89
    - Supra Turbo '86-'89
    Volvo 122, 1800
     
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