Will these 15 x 8 Torq thrust fit my mav

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  1. Flamesoldier

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    I am looking at buying two torq thrust wheels off craigslist that Are 15 x8 that have 255/60-15's and 3 3/8 back spacing these are going to go on the rear will these fit?
     
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    Not sure about backspacing but if your car is 5 lug it should be 114.3 lug spacing on the rims for them to fit.
     
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    the backspacing would scare me. if they fit, it'll be pushing it. try them b4 u buy them
     
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    what would be a good back spacing for an 8" wide rim on the rear of a maverick with a stock four or five lug 8" rear end? to clear everything with a fairly big tire?
     
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    4" is the safest you can go, 4.25" and the tires might rub either with the fender lip, or the frame.
     
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    i say min tub's and you are good. there is an outstanding tec rite up on the form sounds like a strate foward task. the d' look grate on the ol mav's
     
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    I have 15 x 8 with 5.25 back space Center Line's on the rear...but the tires are 215x60. I had to cut the lip off the axle bumper mount where it stuck out past the frame rail. I haven't notice them flexing and hitting when in the curves yet. But I haven't took a curve aggressively yet.

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    Mine are 4.25 bs, and I think yours will work, but you will be limited with what rubber you can stick on em.

    Here are mine with 255/60s. On 15" rim.

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    I sure wish my garage was still that clean and had that much empty space in it...:cry:
     
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    I dont see how they wouldnt fit? Mavman's web site says he has used 3inch and 4 inch back space with no probs. The wheels im getting are 15x8 3 3/4 backspace. I have a 15x8 with 225 70 15's on now and those are 1 once taller and 9 inch wide. the 255/60's are 10 inch wide should bolt right up no probs
     
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    They will bolt on no problem. But when you start slapping big rubber on there, you will start rubbing on stuff pretty quick. But I think they WILL work as long as you stick with small tires.
     
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    thanks for the info, I'm still waiting just to have a garage(LOL), my car is either in storage or at a friends house in his heated, a/c and carpeted garage for the winter. luckily I have access to a full shop with two lifts and all the tools when its time to work on it. still I would rather have my own space.
     
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