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Old 07-25-2010, 02:39 AM   #1
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wheel size in the back

Hey guys can i go 15X10 in the rear or what do you guys think will look good 16x8. I cant decide I like the American racing wheels AR23 whatcha dudes think
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Old 07-25-2010, 04:48 AM   #2
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Re: wheel size in the back

Ive got 15x10 on the back with 275/60 rubber on 'em.
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Old 07-25-2010, 07:44 AM   #3
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Re: wheel size in the back

15X10 with a 5" backspace fits good
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Old 07-25-2010, 10:20 AM   #4
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Re: wheel size in the back

can someone please breakdown the backspacing because I am just a little lost
also anyone know the offset for the rear and front 69C10
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Old 07-25-2010, 03:18 PM   #5
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Re: wheel size in the back

Offset and backspacing are closely related. If you know one you can get the value of the other. There are many calculators out there. Here are a couple I've been using:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp

http://autolounge.net/calculators/tirespacing.html

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Old 07-25-2010, 03:54 PM   #6
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Re: wheel size in the back

where can i find what my offset is

and after looking through some of those liks I am totally lost can you or someone break it down technically and functionality (does that sound wierd lol)
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