Poll: bigger wheels or smaller wheels?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by jeremy, Dec 2, 2007.

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What size wheel looks best on our classic mavericks

  1. 15's all around

    117 vote(s)
    43.2%

  2. 16's all around

    23 vote(s)
    8.5%

  3. 17's all around

    48 vote(s)
    17.7%

  4. 16's out back 15's up front

    23 vote(s)
    8.5%

  5. 18's out back 17's out front

    34 vote(s)
    12.5%

  6. 14's

    26 vote(s)
    9.6%
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  1. sdb416

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    Im putting 38's on my Mav! :rofl2:
     
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  2. Krazy Comet

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    I'd be about as likely to use those as 17" or 18"...
     
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  3. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    I'm about the tucked large wheels. I am going to go with 18x13 in rear, and 18x9.5 in front. sitting on a 30R tire.
     
    Lzoesch, Mar 4, 2014
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  4. WinterBlue71

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    I'm thinking I'll run extremely wide (and large) wheels/tires, and drop the car down.
     
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  5. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    What size wheels are these?? Both front & back?

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    Lzoesch, Mar 8, 2014
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    Although 15s look very good on Mavericks/Comets, 17s are pretty much the ultimate.

    The wheel arches on these cars are really too small for anything bigger than 17s.
    I know some people like 18s and bigger, but this results in a tire with virtually no sidewall which not only looks terrible, but is also prone to coming off the bead and being destroyed if a pot-hole in the road is run over (it also results in a harsh ride).
     
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