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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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I'm looking to get new 15x7 rally wheels and tires to get our 68 closer to original. Apparently the previous owners put on 15x8. I'm waiting for my build sheet to come to verify but what are the specs for these 2 wheels for back spacing? I'm getting a rub on the outer edge of the rim at the bolt connecting the rear sway bar to to trailing arm. It is a slight rub, but I don't want to leave it like this long. I will be taking it in for exhaust soon and would like to start driving it. Where has everyone gone for purchasing wheels?

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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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I'm looking to get new 15x7 rally wheels and tires to get our 68 closer to original. Apparently the previous owners put on 15x8. I'm waiting for my build sheet to come to verify but what are the specs for these 2 wheels for back spacing? I'm getting a rub on the outer edge of the rim at the bolt connecting the rear sway bar to to trailing arm. It is a slight rub, but I don't want to leave it like this long. I will be taking it in for exhaust soon and would like to start driving it. Where has everyone gone for purchasing wheels?

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4 inches.
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is that for both wheel sizes?

any suggestions for suppliers?
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