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Topic: Wheel backspace
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Jim63
Journeyman Posts: 27
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Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-19-2003 08:14 PM
Have 63 fairlane and run 14" X 26 " X 9.5 MT slicks.
Tires are very close to fender but I have some room on inside---I understand I can order a rim with more back space to allow for a larger slick or more room for the 9.5s as even they rub the fender sometimes. Just what do you measure to know how much back space?--Have heard Weld has some that would work--does anyone Know the part number?Thanks for any help.
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 621
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-19-2003 10:41 PM
Here is a link on how to measure the backspacing of the wheel you now have,http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/basic.htm From there just decide how much more or less you need. Then call or e-mail the rim manufacturer and they'll tell you what is available in the rim type you are looking at. B-loose
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 5761
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 12-26-2003 03:21 PM
You sure aren't going to find much selection on 14" wheels. I have used 15 x 8" with 6" backspacing to get the tires inside the fenders. That's with the inner wheelwells trimmed and moved inwards, but without you'd still need an 8" wide rim to have 5 to 5 1/2" backspace. 4 1/2" backspace on an 8" wide rim is zero offset so you should be looking for rims with a +13 to +25 offset.
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