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Backspace

Posted: Sun Oct 06, 13 5:19 pm
by yabadaba
I'm looking at the Wheel Vintiques (63 series) Chrysler steelies and notice that the 15 x 8" ones come in a choice of 4" or 4.5" backspace. If I were to go with these for the rear does anyone know which backspace work best on my c-body 66 Polara?

Alternatively, I could go with the 15 x 7" which would make the choice simpler as they only come in 4" backspace.

NB: I already have a pair of 15 x 6.5" for the front.

Posted: Sun Oct 06, 13 6:21 pm
by MilesnMiles
Probably better with 4.5" but it depends how wide the tyre is. Either should fit. I think 8" on the back will fil those arches better.

Posted: Sun Oct 06, 13 6:45 pm
by Pete
The biggest issue will be tyre clearnace with the leaf springs.
Time to get the tape measure and calculator out!!! :read2: