Backspacing help for Cragar SS wheels

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Jul 1, 2005 | 05:03 PM

MAZ73

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Backspacing help for Cragar SS wheels

What backspacing is right to fit a set of 15x8's under a 73'. Do I need to get a spacer? Have heard the spacer/backspacing thing go both ways. If you have/are using the SS let me know your spec's so I can get the right combo. Thanks

Jul 2, 2005 | 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MAZ73

If the '73 is similiar to the '69, maybe this will help......I have 15x7 Cragar SS's with standard backspacing (4.75"). You WILL need a 1/2" spacer (available from Cragar) to clear the stock calipers. With 255R-15 tires, there's just enough room in the rear. 255-15's in the front will rub the inner fender on sharp turns.

Jul 2, 2005 | 01:10 AM

rosslato

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mines a 73 also. i have the 15x8 on the rear w/275-15-60's w/1/2" **** but my wells are flared

Jul 2, 2005 | 08:43 AM

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When I had my 15 x 8 Cragars, they were 4.5 inch backspacing. With the 1/2 inch spacer that I used, they were the same offset like the factory wheels (4 inches)

Jul 2, 2005 | 06:05 PM

jeaux

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call Cragar they'll give you the part number of the spacer kit there's a couple of them out there the crager one includes lugs for almost the same price

Jul 7, 2005 | 07:24 PM

MAZ73

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Thanks for your help!!

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:37 PM

DP77Vette

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Can you not get Crager's to fit without the spacer??

Jul 7, 2005 | 10:42 PM

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Can you not get Crager's to fit without the spacer??

No you can't! The brake calipers get in the way! I know...I tried and DID NOT like the way it worked/fit! Decided to go with American Racing Torque Thrust II. I did not have to use any type of spacers!