Widest you can go

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Lzoesch, Oct 12, 2012.

  1. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    On rims? I have a set of 18*275*45 4 lug.

    Will they fit? What is the widest set of rims for all four? Stock 69 rear tunnels and putting 9'' rear
     
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    Will they fit?...depends if your bolt pattern spacin is the same, as well as back spacing for your car because it is old drums and not a never car - may need spacers.
    Is the 9" rear the same width as your stock rear end? My 9" I had taken back a tiny bit more.. Allowed for a little extra room with no mods... And honestly it seems a little wide to be fitting up under there.. I'm not quite sure what others have on there cars.. I know they have 17's and such but I didnt think they were that wide, I have 245 stuck on my mind, not 275
     
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    Hit enter button too many times :(
     
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    I think Grabber71(cliff) has 295 rear in his car if I remember correctly, that is with rolled wheel wells
     
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    I'm running 265-55-15's....1/4's are rolled and i split the front fender lips and moved them out about an inch......
     
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    4 lug 9"...:huh:
     
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    I have 295/55/15 on mine.
     
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    I do as well but mine are extremely close.. Sidewall bulge/brand have a lot to do with it.
     
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    Yeah mine are m/t et street radials
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    mashori has 275 40 17s on the rear of his car. we had to roll the fender lips and push them out about 1/2 an inch.

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