16" Wheels, Low Profile Tires

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  1. rotorr22

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    Let's see those Maverick/Comets w/16" wheels and low profile tires!!
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    16's are few and far between, 17's are more common.
     
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    True. Trying to see some pics of someone who has actually tried the combination.
     
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    I have 16's on mine. 245 50 16 on the rear 225 50 16 up front. Pretty happy with the combo.
     
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    Pics please!
     
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    Look in his "images".
     
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    I tried a set of 16's from my Crown Vic on my Mav, but the tires were 265 50 16,...not low profile
     
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    I have draglite 15's on my black comet and I have some american racing torque thrust wheels for the new gt
     
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