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barn9 · 08-17-2003, 11:53 AM

Failing memory and no search function mandate that I ask what backspacing is needed on my '71 2wd with disk/drum combo? I am about to buy some new wheels, and they are only offered with 4" backspacing. I don't think that is a problem, but thought I better just double check with the experts. Thanks, LB.

gr8scott51 · 08-17-2003, 12:50 PM

Standard backspacing is 4-1/2". 4" will just put your tire closer to the fender lip. If the tire isn't too wide and you haven't lowered your truck too much, it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck, Scott

barn9 · 08-17-2003, 12:55 PM

Thanks Scott, that's what I wanted to hear, and I have the room, so baby can get some new shoes, lol!

70c10 · 08-17-2003, 01:02 PM

LB, what kind of rims and tires are you going with?

barn9 · 08-17-2003, 02:16 PM

The Vision 57 Chrome Rally's, with same tires (almost new Toyo's).

08-17-2003, 11:53 AM	#1
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Backspacing? Failing memory and no search function mandate that I ask what backspacing is needed on my '71 2wd with disk/drum combo? I am about to buy some new wheels, and they are only offered with 4" backspacing. I don't think that is a problem, but thought I better just double check with the experts. Thanks, LB. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-17-2003, 12:50 PM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	miss the search Standard backspacing is 4-1/2". 4" will just put your tire closer to the fender lip. If the tire isn't too wide and you haven't lowered your truck too much, it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

08-17-2003, 12:55 PM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Thanks Scott, that's what I wanted to hear, and I have the room, so baby can get some new shoes, lol! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-17-2003, 01:02 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	LB, what kind of rims and tires are you going with? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-17-2003, 02:16 PM	#5
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	The Vision 57 Chrome Rally's, with same tires (almost new Toyo's). __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

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