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Old 02-04-2009, 03:31 AM   #1
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backspacing

my 70 c-10 is all stock except the disc brake conversion i did.the rims i had on it were off of a nissan.and they were drum brake rims.the backspacing was 5in. they are 15x8 wheels.im gonna get the same size wheel but was wondering if the backspacing will be the same.thanks.
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:32 PM   #2
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Re: backspacing

If you liked the way those wheels looked and you didn't have any issues with them then just get the same size. If anything you may want a little less back spacing. How much room did you have between the inside lip of the fender and the tire? I imagine you had a decent gap.
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Old 02-14-2009, 12:02 AM   #3
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Re: backspacing

went with a 4in.bs and worked fine.
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