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12-27-2012, 05:36 PM
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Wheel back spacing
I have a 1953 Chevy and am using a Mustang II up front Ford 9" that measures 60 inches wide in the rear. I'll be running 16x7s up front and 17x8s out back. What backspacing do I need on both?
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12-27-2012, 06:38 PM
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Re: Wheel back spacing
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Make sure to measure both sides front/rear. I have a MII front w/air-ride(bags & shocks) and run 17"x7" with 3 3/4" backspace front and a 10 bolt rear with 18"x8" w/ 4" b.s. Works for me but the 10 bolt may be a little wider. If you can get it to a good tire/wheel shop they could measure and tell you for sure. Also, some custom wheel sites show how to measure for backspace. What kind of wheels are you running?? |
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12-27-2012, 06:53 PM
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Re: Wheel back spacing
Hi this picture kind of exsplanes how it all works
The numbers are all wrong but the principal is there Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
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12-27-2012, 06:59 PM
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Re: Wheel back spacing
where did you get this converter? thanks
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12-27-2012, 07:06 PM
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Re: Wheel back spacing
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http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp Hope this helps Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
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12-27-2012, 08:29 PM
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Re: Wheel back spacing
If the tires have to clear the factory bed sides 3 inch max back spacing. That should give you almost an inch of clearance between the tires and the bed.
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12-28-2012, 01:23 AM
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Re: Wheel back spacing
I'm going to tub the bed. Should have said that. I'd like to run 265/65/17 rears and 225/60/16 fronts
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