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04-17-2006, 11:14 AM
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Anyone Run (Try to Run) 8" Rims with a 5" Back Space?
I'm currently trying to fit 8" with a 4" BS (26" tall tire) on my 71 bird. Looks like it sticks out about 1/2 to 3/4" to much and may rub the lip.
I found a really nice rim that I like but it's 5" BS - has anyone verified that this will run and clearance ok? Thanks! Mark
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04-17-2006, 08:41 PM
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I run a 15x8 on my '71 Firebird with 4.5" backspacing. I think that 5" would be fine. My tires stick out a little from the rim (275/60-15) and they come just up to the fender without rubbing; so I think extra half inch of backspacing would be fine.
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04-17-2006, 11:02 PM
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I run a 15x 8 x 4.75 B/S rim. Its a special order torque thrust, CL205 series. The tires are 275x60s. No rubbing. IF I remember correctly, I got about 1/2 between the tire and the leaf spring, so there is room to go.
http://www.hbci.com/~chriss/PhaseSix/RRear.JPG http://www.hbci.com/~chriss/PhaseSix/Rear.JPG |
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04-18-2006, 06:54 AM
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any more pics of your car and engine i'm building a 70 also nice pic of wheels too if possible i like the torque thrusts
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04-18-2006, 11:17 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys!
Mark
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04-18-2006, 12:38 PM
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#7
04-26-2006, 09:08 PM
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Sorrry for the delay. Here is the main page: http://www.hbci.com/~chriss/
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#8
05-26-2006, 12:55 PM
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Great work!
Still surfing your homepage, impressive and inspiring! 
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