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Dec 20, 2005 | 02:09 PM

Grutzy

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front backspacing

What is the maximum backspacing allowance for a 1968 vette, front? I am going to order wheels and I was wondering if 4.25" back spacing is feasible.

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Dec 22, 2005 | 12:49 AM

gearheadz

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4.25" should be fine, I have 4.5" with no problems on my '70! Factory backspacing is 4".

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Dec 22, 2005 | 06:34 PM

Grutzy

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Thanks a lot, gearheadz!

Dec 22, 2005 | 07:03 PM

groovyjay

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Originally Posted by gearheadz

4.25" should be fine, I have 4.5" with no problems on my '70! Factory backspacing is 4".

What size wheels and tires are you using? Any spacers?

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:46 AM

Grutzy

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9.5" in front and 12" in rear (no wheel spacers) 17" wheels all around.

Dec 23, 2005 | 10:02 AM

62C1

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Where did you find those size wheels with that backspacing? I run 17 x 9 .5 on the rear and the most BS I could get was 5".

Dec 23, 2005 | 11:03 AM

Grutzy

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The backspacing in the rear is going to be 4.5". The wheels are being custom made. They cannot be bought off of the shelf.

Dec 23, 2005 | 11:21 AM

bahamasair

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Grutzy how are you going to fit 12" wide rims in the back without them sticking out past the body? Do you have flared fenders? Id like to go with the 9.5 in the front but was told by most here they will rub. When will you have your rims to test fit? Id really like to know if the 9.5 will go on the front with the 4.5 bs. I can deal with any soft stuff it rubs on with some slight mods but if its hitting the frame or any suspension components Id rather go down in width.

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Dec 23, 2005 | 06:35 PM

Grutzy

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ZL1 flares are on all 4 corners. I am going for 4.25" back spacing in the front, not 4.5". There is a road racer on this forum who uses 10" wheels in the front.