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: 4" backspacing ok on 66 malibu?


66ProjectAZ
Jun 3rd, 09, 3:12 PM
I have 4 15x8 corvette really wheels (AZ) that appear to have a 4" backspacing when measured from lug hole to outside. The outside width is 9".

I checked the database.

Can anyone tell me if I will run into issues with this backspacing? I am probably going to run 245/60/15 on the car.

Thanks for your help,

-Chris

Autoguy
Jun 7th, 09, 12:06 PM
I have the same wheels with a 255/60/15 tire on the rear of my recently purchased 67 Wagon and they fit perfect.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/autoguy/IMG00466-20090606-1724.jpg

Mr Chevelle
Jun 7th, 09, 12:11 PM
I ran 8" vette wheels with 255/60 on the back of a 67 for awhile. They rubbed on occasion, when cornering hard and uneven driveways..............

cuisinartvette
Jun 7th, 09, 6:29 PM
Where did you find 9" rallyes?

8s with 255/60 is a common combo, fit mine real good. Make sure your body is lined up good, I never had a rub issue fortunately.

RussD
Jun 7th, 09, 6:39 PM
Where did you find 9" rallyes?

8s with 255/60 is a common combo, fit mine real good. Make sure your body is lined up good, I never had a rub issue fortunately.

He said it measured 9" to the outside... they are probably 8's with a 4" backspace. Outer lip to outerlip is always an extra inch over the wheels true width.