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09-20-2008, 12:59 AM
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corvette backspacing
hey guys, i'm building a new frame for my 71 longbed. im using an irs from a c4 vette. i believe the track width is 63.5", but im not positiive. i would like the run a 24x10" wheel on the back. has anyone done this yet and if they have, what are the specs of the wheel (backspace, offset). thank you very much and i look forward to viewing what you guys write.
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09-20-2008, 07:17 AM
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Re: corvette backspacing
On 88-96 Corvettes, they used 2 diffrent size wheels:
9.5" with 7.45" backspace. 11" with 7.41" backspace. Anything more will put the tire bulge or the rim into the trailing arm/dog bone. |
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09-20-2008, 06:13 PM
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Re: corvette backspacing
Great info Bob. Thanks for posting here.
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09-20-2008, 10:08 PM
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Re: corvette backspacing
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Last edited by Bob@ProAuto; 09-20-2008 at 10:09 PM. |
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