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Old May 11, 2016 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fastrad
Thanks to all that responded, went with 15x6 3-3/4 backspace. hope photos come through.
Great choice! Looks awesome!
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Old Mar 2, 2020 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by roadking40
Here's my 65 with 17" Torque's
what is the size of those wheel and tire please
I have a set of 17" just like that wanted to see what size tire
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Old Mar 2, 2020 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnZ
This recipe has never changed. 15" x 6" rims, 3-5/8" backspacing, 205/75 or 215/70 tires. Anything else is trial-and-error for interferences on a stock body.
True enough. I have put 215-65-15 on numerous of my own midyears with no problems at all; for a slightly lower profile look.
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Old Mar 3, 2020 | 09:52 AM
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It's a five-year-old thread, but maybe you'll get an answer.
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