want to run275/60-15 tires on my 72 Grabber

Discussion in 'Wheels and Tires' started by 72mav302, Jun 7, 2010.

  1. 72mav302

    72mav302 Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2010
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I want to run 275/60-15 tires on the rear of my 72 Maverick Grabber, can I use a 15x8" rim with what backspacing
     
    72mav302, Jun 7, 2010
    #1
  2. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    11,256
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    298
    Location:
    Grand Bay, Alabama
    Vehicle:
    Three 71 Maverick Grabbers, a 72 302 Sprint, a 73 LDO 2door parts car, a 76 silver v8 Stallion.
    That's what I run with 4.5 backspace but my rearend is 1" wider than stock. Fits perfect with 1/2" clearance inside and out
     
    rayzorsharp, Jun 7, 2010
    #2
  3. 72mav302

    72mav302 Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2010
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    so what do you think backspacing I would need to fit the 275/60-15 on my stock 8" rear on my 72 Mavrick Grabber
     
    72mav302, Jun 8, 2010
    #3
  4. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2007
    Messages:
    4,475
    Likes Received:
    140
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Ocala,Florida
    Vehicle:
    71 Maverick Grabber
    I think 1/4 inch spacers should set you up pretty good... You may need roll your fender lip a little though.... jmo.. that is what I did................ Oh mine were 4.5 bs now 4.25 with spacers...
     
    Last edited: Jun 8, 2010
    mavgrab302, Jun 8, 2010
    #4
  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,521
    Likes Received:
    2,884
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber

    could you explain how this works...:hmmm:
     
    71gold, Jun 8, 2010
    #5
  6. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2007
    Messages:
    4,475
    Likes Received:
    140
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Ocala,Florida
    Vehicle:
    71 Maverick Grabber
    Whats so hard about understanding ? I have 15" wheels with 4 1/2 back space I added a 1/4" spacer that added just enough to clear my bump stop brackets.. I rolled the lip just to make sure i didn't rip my side wall...
     
    mavgrab302, Jun 8, 2010
    #6
  7. 72mav302

    72mav302 Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2010
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Hey guys thanks for the info , its greatly appreciated
     
    72mav302, Jun 8, 2010
    #7
  8. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,521
    Likes Received:
    2,884
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    I see what you're saying...by adding .25" you have less backspacing...

    ...:Handshake...
     
    71gold, Jun 8, 2010
    #8
  9. strokermaverick

    strokermaverick Member

    Joined:
    May 14, 2010
    Messages:
    786
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    100
    Location:
    CAPE CARTERET,N.C. (COASTAL BEACH AREA)
    Vehicle:
    '75 Maverick 2 door/ 420 c.i. stroker, converted to small bumpers ('73 Maverick 2 door 302 a/c p/s c-4 SOLD) '69.5 Maverick 2 door 200 c.i. c-4
    I just took M&H 275-60-15s off the rear of my Maverick, with stock length rear end, with Weld draglites that had 4 1/2 inner and 3 1/2 outter spacing. I had 5/16 wheel spacers, which gave me 7/16 inch clearnce on the inside and about 1 inch clearance on the outside. The only thing is, when I did a burnout, the tires would stretch just enough for the inner side wall to scrub the inner fender well where it started to curve around. I hope this helps you. :burnout:
     
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2010
    strokermaverick, Jun 9, 2010
    #9
  10. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    163
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Northern CA, Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet GT, 1967 F100 short bed, 2008 Z06
    Not all 275-60-15's are the same. My Dunlops didn't rub but the Mickey Thompsons did, the MT's were about an inch wider
     
    7D2 Grabber, Jun 18, 2010
    #10

Share This Page