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Old 08-28-2002, 04:56 PM   #1
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4 1/2 Backspacing On Front

Hi,will a 15x7 wheel with 4 1/2 backspacing work on a 72 with disk brakes??

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Old 08-28-2002, 06:44 PM   #2
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I would say yes, I have 17x8 with 4.5" backspacing. As long as you have stock brakes, yes.
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Old 08-28-2002, 07:36 PM   #3
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hey chevyc10
Do you have 17 x 8 all the way around? And are they all 4 1/2 of backspacing??
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No, I have 17x9.5 in the rear with 5" backspacing. Gives a little more dish to the deeper rim.
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