Will 18" wheels fit

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  1. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I saw a set of new car take offs 18" Bullet polished wheels w/ tires
    off of a Mustang I think 245's Do you all think they will fit my mav.?.
    I know some have used 17' Bullet wheels.
    I can buy the set for $800.00 is that a good price?

    Ken
     
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    302mav76 Isaac Serna

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    Check the backspacing, you don't wanna go further than 4", if you don't want the fender lip/frame/leaf springs to blow up your tires.

    I've 4.5" on my Mav and I had to put a 1/4" spacer to stop the rubbing.
     
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    they should fit. the price sounds fair. you will probly have to run 1 inch wheel spacers. those are expensive so price those out before you buy the wheels
     
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    With all cars, backspacing is the key. For tire size, I think a 245/40 would fit if everything else is correct.
     

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