will 17x8 4 3/4 backspacing work

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  1. x72COMETx

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    i have a chance to buy a pair of coys c-67, i really like these wheels but don't no about fitment
     
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    Yeah they shall work both front and rear

    I have 17x8 with 4.5 bs on a 245 45 17 in rear..also works in front

    4.75 youll have more to work with..more so if you lower car from stock the height
     
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    They will work with wheel spacers with no problem. There's no way a 4-3/4" backspace is gonna work on a stock Maverick without spacers.
     
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    What size spacer will be needed, 1\2 inch?
     
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    If any..most youd need would be .25 spacer
     
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    my 18s are 4.75 backspacing... fit beautifully no problems at all.
     
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    I would run a minimum of a 1/2" spacer, and preferably a 3/4".
    It really depends on the width of the tire you want to run though.
     
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    Did you ever get these?
    Like i said in first post, most likely wont need any spacers..
    Those rims are built old school..just backspace.. not like the newer cars or mustang bullet rims that have a crapload of negative offset built in
     

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