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: 69 BS for rim size


BLURAT
Oct 5th, 09, 4:18 PM
OK, it's probably been addressed a million times before, buut....69SS with bigblock...conservative suspension mods (1-2 inch overall lowering) and want to run 16 x 8 rims with 245-50-16 on all 4...any suggestions for the back space on fore and aft rims...Thanks - Shawn

Dave427
Oct 5th, 09, 4:58 PM
4.5" backspacing.

Dave

BLURAT
Oct 5th, 09, 5:38 PM
That's what I was thinking...Thanks Dave !

Clint44
Oct 5th, 09, 7:09 PM
Whether it's a 15" wheel or a 20" wheel,4.5" backspace is what you need on an 8" wide rim that will be mounted on a 66-72 w/stock-width rear. On a 64-65,you need 5".

BLURAT
Oct 5th, 09, 11:25 PM
Thanks Clint...good info !