Backspacing corvette stock wheels 1979?

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11-29-2010, 06:36 PM

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Backspacing corvette stock wheels 1979?

What is the backspacing corvette stock wheels 1979?

Wanting to put centerline convo pro's 15x8.5 on my vette.

Not sure what backspacing to get for the new centerline convo pro wheels.

Want the same look as far as tires being about even with the fenders! Cobra radial gt 255/60 r15

11-29-2010, 08:33 PM

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Can't answer your question so I'll just refer you to the C3 General Forum. The folks there will help you. Enjoy the Forums.

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Thank you for the info. and thanks to all for the Welcome...

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Back space on stock rims

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Originally Posted by 79VETTE...

Stock 15x8 galleys have a 4" back space. You can't go much deeper w/o relocating the parking brake cable bracket on the trailering arm.

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Hopefully the original poster got his answer elsewhere 6 years ago when he asked

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