5 Lug to 6 Lug conversion

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  1. Shoestring

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    I was given a four Tires and Rims, but they're 6 Lug and my Maverick is 5 Lug.

    I know there's conversion kits, but I have no idea to be looking for. I don't need anything high-dolar, just normal. Anyone have any ideas on this, or where I can find some for a good price ($50 a pair?)?

    Thanks for reading!
     
  2. Jamie Miles

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    Sounds like Chevy truck wheels. I doubt you will find any good quality spacers for $50. Maybe some cheap junk ones that will break and your wheels will fall off.

    You would probably have better luck selling the wheels and buying some with the correct pattern.
     
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    My advice is sell the 6 lug rims and stick with the 5 lug on the car.
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    Yeah, they're off a small Truck (I forget what Co. made the Truck).

    Thanks for the info, guys.

    I'll take the advice and sell 'em. Once I have the time I'll post some pics. of 'em...see if anyone here once to buy.
     
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    Just get correct bolt-pattern wheels for your car...
     
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    My nisson hard body truck has 6 lug wheels, but if i was you i sale the 6 lug wheels and use the money to go to buy some 5 lug wheels you like. In the long run you will be much happer if you do so.

    good luck
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    I'd get the right bolt-pattern, but free is free....esp. when one doesn't have extra money for his Mav, lol!

    Thanks for the help/info, guys. Hope the Rims I was given are able to sell good. I'll post pics in a few days, when ever I get the time.
     

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