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  1. zach71maverick

    zach71maverick Member

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    Im looking to get some wheels 5 lug or 4lug what back spacing and bolt pattern do i need? I think i am going to go with 15 all around.
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    5 lug pattern is 5x4.5"

    backspacing should be around 4" to 4.5" i believe..
     
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    There were 2 stock rim widths, 4 and 6 inch.
    The 6" rims were 3.5" BS.
    I don't know what the 4" were.

    There seems to be either a variance in Mavericks or in the advertised BS measurements from different wheel makers... OR BOTH! Because members report their car and wheel combos taking slightly different BS measurements.

    Some folks say that 4" is the most their car will ever take, while a few have reported being maxed out with 4.5" BS. The most common BS max reported IMO has been 4.25".

    Also, there might even be a third factor... One person might feel like 1/8" between the wheel and body/leaf spring is an acceptable risk for clearance, while another more conservative person might post that they are maxed out at another BS, and they might feel like 1/2" clearance is too risky.

    So, depending on final rim/tire/ride height you settle on, a nice safe starting point is probably 4" BS.

    When you get your exact wheels/tires picked out, post on this site what they are, and your ride height. Chances are someone has run something either identical or close enough to make a judgement.
     
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    mine are 15s all around and i think its the best look. :)

    maybe a little bigger on back would be nice though...:rolleyes: :D
     
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    k thanks for all the help!
     

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