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: Rim backspace for 64 Malibu


Townys64
Jan 15th, 07, 9:41 PM
Im planning on running a set of 255/45/17 tires on the rear of my 64 Malibu with stock wheel wells. My wheel guy tells me I need an 4 3/4" backspace for this size tire to work. That would be on Coys 17 X 8" rims. Additionally, the front will be 245/45/17 with 4" backspace. Can I get a concensus if this sounds good??? THANX PETE
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Clint44
Jan 16th, 07, 3:34 AM
Im planning on running a set of 255/45/17 tires on the rear of my 64 Malibu with stock wheel wells. My wheel guy tells me I need an 4 3/4" backspace for this size tire to work. That would be on Coys 17 X 8" rims. Additionally, the front will be 245/45/17 with 4" backspace. Can I get a concensus if this sounds good???
THANX PETE :beers:

With 17x8's on a 64-65,I would go with 4.75" on the front & 5" backspace on the rear.

Townys64
Jan 19th, 07, 10:51 PM
Thanks for your input. Pete