15 x 9" wheel backspacing
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15 x 9" wheel backspacing
Hello folks. I've got a '70 and looking to change up wheels and tires. I'm looking to go with tires:
255/60 15 (rear)
235/60 15 (front)
I'm considering 15 x 9's for the wheels. Can anyone help with what backspacing will work with these? Thanks!
255/60 15 (rear)
235/60 15 (front)
I'm considering 15 x 9's for the wheels. Can anyone help with what backspacing will work with these? Thanks!
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My experience say that 4" backspacing will work with the parking brake wire in its original position.
4,5" will work if one moves the parking brake wire position to the top of the trailing arms.
I have moved my parking brake wire and 9" wheels fits wery nice with a 50-50 offset, 4,5" in and 4,5" out both front and rear.
//Ricky.
4,5" will work if one moves the parking brake wire position to the top of the trailing arms.
I have moved my parking brake wire and 9" wheels fits wery nice with a 50-50 offset, 4,5" in and 4,5" out both front and rear.
//Ricky.
Last edited by RickyBerg; Oct 30, 2012 at 01:39 AM.
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No i have ordered 4,5" backspace (0 offset) for my 9x16.
I already have this size and offset on my rather ugly Remotec BMW rims (with spacers) for my track tyres and they work just fine with the moved parking brake bracket.
If one is running a single blade fiberglass it may be a tight fit with 4,5" backspace..
I already have this size and offset on my rather ugly Remotec BMW rims (with spacers) for my track tyres and they work just fine with the moved parking brake bracket.
If one is running a single blade fiberglass it may be a tight fit with 4,5" backspace..
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http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
Check out this website. You can compare tire/wheel sizing. For example, I can input OEM specs on the left side then whatever to compare on the right. Below it will show you what the difference in fender/suspension/wheel wells/speedo difference, etc. Thought you guys might find it useful.
Check out this website. You can compare tire/wheel sizing. For example, I can input OEM specs on the left side then whatever to compare on the right. Below it will show you what the difference in fender/suspension/wheel wells/speedo difference, etc. Thought you guys might find it useful.
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