View Full Version : 15x10 and 15x8-1/2 on a 69 Z28?


Jeff H
Feb 15th, 02, 03:33 AM
I just got in my AR 200S wheels and I seriously doubt the 15x10 is going to work on the rear as well as doubting that the 15x8-1/2 will work up front. It looks like the backspacing is around 3.5" on the wheels so will they be sticking out too far? The guy said he had them on his 75 Firebird and they fit fine. I don't have the car here to trial fit them right now so it's a complete guess.

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Jeff H - 93 Indy 500 Pace Car(supercharged) & driven daily, Hugger Orange 69 Z28 with JL8 brakes, cross-ram & GM fiberglass hood, TI setup, heater and radio delete, being restored

camcojb
Feb 15th, 02, 04:44 AM
Jeff,

I think the backspacing is 3.75" and I think you'll have trouble with both. A friend just tried 15X8" American TTII's on the rear of his 69 with their standard 3.75" backspacing and even with rolled fenderwells they rubbed on bumps and driveways. He ended up selling them and ordered 15X8" with 5" b.s. and cured all his problems. Actually 4.75" would have been perfect as he has to run 1/4" spacers to clear the lower shock mount, but he will be upgrading to rear discs which will allow him to remove the spacers.

Jody

MarkM
Feb 15th, 02, 07:38 AM
Did you buy them brand new? If so then send them back. They won't even come close to fitting. The front need about 1" more bs, and the rear needs about 2" more. I don't think a 10" wheel would fit no matter what backspacing.