Will 15x10 inch rims with P295 50 15's fit on the back of my 72 chevelle??

Can someone help me out - thanks - i posted something similar the other day but the tire size was wrong and now i have the right size.......

Thanks,

B Ray

Absolutely. It's what I'm running.

Make sure you get the wheels with 5.5" backspace.

See here for more: http://www.chevelles.com/database/

How will i know if the backspace is that?? is that on the rim?? and what will happen if its not?

Sorry don't know about this stuff....

B Ray

How will i know if the backspace is that?? is that on the rim?? and what will happen if its not?

Sorry don't know about this stuff....

B Ray

This should help you with back-space.
http://www.chevellestuff.com/tech/wheel_offset.htm

ok - thanks for that - what would happen if i do not get the correct backspacing?? and how do i know for sure what one i need?

This is more then a little confusing for me.......

B Ray

ok - thanks for that - what would happen if i do not get the correct backspacing?? and how do i know for sure what one i need?

This is more then a little confusing for me.......

B Ray

A 10X15 with 5.5" bs will center the wheel/tire in the wheel house. 1968-72 Chevelles normally can run a 10X15" 5.5" bs with a 295/50 tire and still have the necessary body clearance. If you intend to lift the rear you might be able to run some other bs with a 15X10 rim.

now i got it - Figured it out with the help of you guys - my Grandfather would be proud - the Rims i ordered do not have a bigger Backspacing then 4.875 - is that going to be an issue for my rear tires??

B Ray

now i got it - Figured it out with the help of you guys - my Grandfather would be proud - the Rims i ordered do not have a bigger Backspacing then 4.875 - is that going to be an issue for my rear tires??

B Ray

Yes, the bs you ordered will move the wheel outboard so your clearance issue will be with the quarter panel.

FYI - Normally a 295/50 on a 15X10 with 5.5" bs is the max you can safely stuff in your car. It is possible you could still have clearance issues even with this setup. So if you increase tire size, rim width or change bs there is a very good chance you are going to have clearance problems....do a search here at TC.

What others have said above. Are you stuck on those rims? It sounds like they aren't the right fit, might want to consider other options, like a 15x8 rim, etc, which will also reduce the size of the tire you can put on the wheel.