1" fender flares and wheel spacers installed

[BigD_WY]

Got my flares and 1" wheel spacers on. Tire size 235/65R17

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[Hot Runr Guy]

Did you have to cut the studs, or do the XLT wheels have pockets to allow the studs to fit into?

HRG

 

[NYbiomed]

Im thinking those tires are the Falken Wildpeak AT3? Good tire, went through a couple sets on my Honda Ridgeline.. GL- looks great

 

[Brianx]

i can only imagine that altering suspension/drive geometry will stress parts.

 

[NYbiomed]

i can only imagine that altering suspension/drive geometry will stress parts.

Tires 1 size larger, albeit heavier than stock, and 1" spacers is hardly "over the top"....gimme a break. Pretty mild mods really.

 

[BigD_WY]

Did you have to cut the studs, or do the XLT wheels have pockets to allow the studs to fit into?

HRG

The rims had pockets.

 

[Mach 1]

Did you space the back? I want to move just the back out further as it seems like the rears are inboard little too much for me..

 

[FischAutoTechGarten]

The backs are moved out 1" in that photo?

I'm considering just 5mm spacers in the rear so that I don't have to change out the studs... just to bring my 245/60 R18 rear wheels out where the fronts are. Very common to do on Volvo R60s, R70s to widen the track just a hair (same bolt pattern as maverick.).

 

[Cherokee]

i can only imagine that altering suspension/drive geometry will stress parts.

The OP didn’t alter anything at all. Lifting the Mavrick 1/2 inch with the tires only changes absolutely nothing.
At the upper edge of the performance window the truck being 1/2 inch higher should corner the same because of the larger tire contact patch of the 3/4 inch wider tires.
Besides I and I hope everyone stays out of the top 20% of the Mavericks performance window. It’s still just a stock mini truck.
I’m going to 235 wides from 225’s that’s just right to tighten up the speedometer error.
In my not so humble opinion adding a tire that’s 3/4” wider and 1/2 inch taller didn’t even alter my mpg’s on my 180 hp 2021 three cylinder Bronco sport so I doubt it will alter this 250 horse power 4 Banger.
Especially with eight gears.

 

[FischAutoTechGarten]

The OP didn’t alter anything at all. Lifting the Mavrick 1/2 inch with the tires only changes absolutely nothing.
At the upper edge of the performance window the truck being 1/2 inch higher should corner the same because of the larger tire contact patch of the 3/4 inch wider tires.

OP mentioned they installed 1" spacers... That was my inquiry... It didn't look like the track was shifted outwards at all, especially at the rear, unless that is a result of those fender flares making them appear inset...

When I moved to 245/60 R18 the difference was very noticeable from the 225/60 R18 tires I had previously. 1" increase in diameter translates into 1/2" increase in ride height and the 1" width increase really altered the appearance (especially out front)... I'll do the 5mm spaces just to move the rear ever so slight outward to better match the appearance of the front.

Anyway, was surprised to see such little change in his stance with a full 25mm spacer.

 

[BigD_WY]

Did you space the back? I want to move just the back out further as it seems like the rears are inboard little too much for me..

Yes 1" on the rear as well. They probably could be brought out further as long as it doesn't affect the handling and such.

 

[NYbiomed]

Yes 1" on the rear as well. They probably could be brought out further as long as it doesn't affect the handling and such.

Which spacers did you buy, can you link plz

 

[Allen King Jr]

In my not so humble opinion adding a tire that’s 3/4” wider and 1/2 inch taller didn’t even alter my mpg’s on my 180 hp 2021 three cylinder Bronco sport so I doubt it will alter this 250 horse power 4 Banger.
Especially with eight gears.

If I read the OP's original post, I believe his profile showed that he had a hybrid, but then again, I am not wearing my glasses.

 

[BigD_WY]

Which spacers did you buy, can you link plz

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