What rims should I get?

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  1. PINKY

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    You all have some REALLY good ideas and I agree with the fact that rims are a HUGE deal.

    I like what Tim was saying. I have always liked the Torq Thrust II's. In fact, those were the ones I almost bought last night before I came on here and figured I would ask for some feedback.

    I would like to have all sizes the same, front and back, for spare tire purposes. i like the look of wider on back, but im being practical here. whats the widest on front anyone would go?
     
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    Bob, what size tires are you running? Any rubbing issues with the 4.25" backspacing?. Stock rearend?...
     
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    How about some 15x7's with maybe a 235 or 245/60?If you don't have power steering it could be fun at the local got it and went parking lot though.
     
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    wheels

    how about these
     
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    [QUOTE.....$700 worth of wheels and tires on my $500 car made it look like a $1200 car:clap: [/QUOTE]


    i have twice as much in wheels and tires then i paid for car
     
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    You can use weld racing wheels,they have a dual pattern,their Rodlight style wheel is dual pattern as well.(y)
     
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    Thanks!

    I will check out those dual pattern wheels.. I think my 71 maverick's pattern is 4x4 1/2 , does that sound right??

    Rick
     
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    Yep..that's it for a 4-lug.
     
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    cool, one more question then.. what is the widest rim you can get that fits?

    Rick
     
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    Depends on the offset. I would say a 6" or 7" would be about it.
     
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    what exactly does the "offset" mean?
     
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    I should have specified "backspacing". Do a search on this board you will find tons of info about it.
     
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