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: backspacing


gam8788
Jul 21st, 00, 11:13 AM
I bought some weld-pro star mags and i ordered 3 1/2 backspacing on all four mags.i either want to run a 255 or 275/60/15 on the rears. Should i have ordered 4 1/2 for the rears. i havent mounted any tires on the rims yet.i could still send them back. could someone please help me? i would appreciate it.

Greg 69 camaro

Steve R
Jul 21st, 00, 11:34 AM
What width are they? If they are 8" you will have a deep dish and will likely run into problems clearing the outer fender unless the car is jacked up with air shocks.

Steve R.

gam8788
Jul 21st, 00, 11:50 AM
They are 15x8's,so should i go with the 4 1/2 backspacing.I am going to use air shocks.i am just going to put enough air so they will not rub. I dont care for the look where the tire extends out past the fender wall.

sr71bb
Jul 21st, 00, 01:55 PM
Yes, go with 4.5 BS. 3.5 BS will RUB with 275/60-15 tires.

gam8788
Jul 21st, 00, 03:14 PM
what about with 255/60/15's? Would they rub with 3 1/2 inch backspacing?


Greg 69 camaro