Wheels/Tires question

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  1. Kronis

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    My Father and I picked up a '72 Maverick Grabber a couple of years ago and finally getting around to getting wheels/tires.

    He will be getting Keystone Classics in either 15x7 or 15x8. We are at stock height and I was looking at getting a 255/60/15 in the rear and 235/60/15 up front. I can't really find much information on if this set-up will work. I think Keystone Classics in 15x8 run 4" or maybe 3 7/8" backspacing.

    Any info on if anyone runs this set-up currently or HAS this set-up would be appreciated. Pics would be awesome so I can give my father an idea of what the size will look like!
     
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    I run 205 60 15 on the rear and 195 60 15 on the front
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    ^ Still doesn't answer my question regarding the front tire/wheel size.
     
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    What do you want? It tells you what fits? Compare the tires you want, with the diameter and width of ones that are known to fit.
     
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    235-60-15s up front with 15x7 4.25 bs was close at full lock but didnt hit ever while driving
    was also pretty close to rear leaf when mounted in back

    I know people put 255s in back but was with a 15x7..and thats not the best rim width for that tire
     
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    Exactly. Why don't people post up their tire sizes/wheel offsets there? Could even make a spreadsheet about what BS and tire sizes fit.

    Would a 4.25 BS be best? Maybe go with 4"? At what point will the fender lip be in danger of being rubbed against?
     
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    for front id def go with 15x7 with 4.25 bs
    not sure on rears with 8in can always measure your car..or buy the percys tool from summit

    but 245-60-15 on 15x7 with 4.25 would be safe bet for back
    or 235s all around if you want to alternate tires
     
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    How about these

    15 x 8 front
    15 x 10 rear both 4 in. offset

    Will these fit, with any size tire on my 71 Mav 2 door

    And these are nice old school slots
     

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