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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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i am looking at going to a larger wheel tire on a 70 with a vette brakes front suspension set up(car sits lower) and offset and boxed trailing arms(car also sits lower in rear)

what backspace should i run with a 16'' and 17'' rim most likely in a 8'' width for both.

also can i run a staggered width setup front and rear. like a 7'' in front and a 9'' rim in the rear with out rubbing.

i am looking at the cast center torquethrust origional(straight spoke style) or a 200s(daisy) design.

any help or pics you might have would be a great help.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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A search of Tire Rack produced this list of American Racing wheels that will fit your 1970. Check the offset and backspace info... it should give you a starting point to make a decision.

Here's the link:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...0&autoModClar=
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