Posted by TParker on December 29, 1998 at 14:06:09:
In Reply to: Re: Rear Tires: How Big? posted by Mike on December 29, 1998 at 10:48:55:
I have 15x8 American Racing wheel's #371 all around with 235 65r 15 in front and 245 60r15 in back, I also have taken a coil off the front springs and have had 4 adults in the car and have had no problem with rubbing. The back spaceing on the wheel's is -11mm, They clear the leafs in back by 1/4" and the upper ball joint in front by 1/4". These tire's are all 26" in diameter this is the same dia. that came on the car from the factory.
: I have 14x7 Western mag sprinterswith 235 60r14 on the front of my Maverick. With 15x8 Westerrns in the back I fit 255 60r15 on the rears. I rolled the fender lips both front and rear. I don't think that there was more a single backspacing avalible. I have taken I coil out of the front springs. The rears I had rearched with an additional leaf added. If you do get an added leaf make sure that It runs all the way under the front eye of the spring. This really helps launch the car without the hassles of slapper bars
: : : Without modifications? I run P235/60R/14 all the way around. With 4 people in the car, I had a slight problem with the sidewall rubbing on the inside of the fender in the corners. I recently installed air shocks and I'm sure I could go bigger now.
: : : : What is the biggest tire you've fit under a maverick?
: : : : include your backspacing, if necessary.