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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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I saw this on Ebay and I am wondering if this is the correct size 15" wheel and backspacing for my '72. This seems like good price to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...936578075&rd=1

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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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stock wheels are 4" backspace those are 3 3/4 which means the wheels and tires will stick out 1/4 inch more. No big deal really unless you think that will cause large tires to rub on front.

what size tires do you want to run on them?
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245/60/15
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245/60/15
i would think you would be fine with that tire. Maybe someone here has tried that exact setup.
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that wheel will fit on your car perfectly I wonder if the 60 series tire would rub the front fender? you might try a 265 50 15
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