I was wondering if any other aftermarket Co.'s provide custom backspacing on new wheels. Like Centerline? I really like the Convo Pro but they don't have the backspacing I need. 15x10 with 5.5" BS.
I know American Racing provides this on the TT2's but haven't seen anyone else.

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Matt Arbenz
72SS Convertible ZZ502 http://members8.clubphoto.com/matt525690/owner-8c80-1.phtml

[This message has been edited by GLOCKBENZ (edited 01-07-2002).]

Yes - almost ALL of them do, all you need to do is call them up. Most will do it for no extra charge.

I had U.S. Wheel do custom 5.5" backspacing on my wheels - cost nothing.

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Adam Layman
1971 Chevelle Malibu

The Beast (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1023side.jpg)
Front (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117frnt.jpg)
Front Side (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117frntside.jpg)
Rear (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117rear.jpg)
Side (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117side.jpg)
295/50-15 Fit (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117tirefit.jpg)
295/50-15 Fit 2 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117tirefit2.jpg)
The Rust (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117topside.jpg)
The 406 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1023engine2.jpg)

Adam,
I like the wheel tire combo look on your car. Do you ever have any trouble with the 295's rubbing, did you have to roll the lip?
I was going to run 275-60's. What would you suggest?

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Matt Arbenz
72SS Convertible ZZ502
http://members8.clubphoto.com/matt525690/owner-8c80-1.phtml

Matt,

I have had zero trouble with the tires rubbing. I would assume that if you ran into ANY problem at all, it would be easily fixed. It really depends on personal preference for the tire, however you may notice that a 275/60 looks a bit too small on a 10" wide wheel because of it's narrower tread width (sidewals stretch out). If you look closely at mine you will notice there is little sidewall bulge, 295/50 seems to be on the small side of sizes that fit well and look good on a 10" rim.

295/50 is definately the widest you can go without any interference, mine are 26.9" tall, whereas a 275/60 is 28" tall. If highway rpm's are a concern, the 275/60 may be a better choice (probably a few hundred rpm diff at 65 mph)

If it was my car - I'd go with 295's, the just look too cool!

Hope this helps

Adam Layman

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Adam Layman
1971 Chevelle Malibu

The Beast (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1023side.jpg)
Front (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117frnt.jpg)
Front Side (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117frntside.jpg)
Rear (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117rear.jpg)
Side (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117side.jpg)
295/50-15 Fit (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117tirefit.jpg)
295/50-15 Fit 2 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117tirefit2.jpg)
The Rust (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1117topside.jpg)
The 406 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AdamLym1023engine2.jpg)

American Eagle Wheel rims makes them to suit your backspacing requirements at no additional cost. The Series 211 rims are almost identical to the AR TT2 rims. IMO the 211 looks better, no little screws to mount the center cap, and better machining of the lug nut and valve stem recesses. The polishing finish is the same or slightly better than the AR TT2s. Also, the 211s cost $300.00 less than the AR TT2s for the set of four check the website.

American Eagle Wheel 2 piece rims (http://www.americaneaglewheel.com/wheelindexTWO.htm)

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Brian TC#1092, ACES#4374
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1964 Malibu SS Convertible (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino64.jpg) (Garage Queen) Before Restoration (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino64a.jpg)
1965 El Camino (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino1b.jpg) (Daily Driver) Before Restoration (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino1a.jpg)
1981 Corvette (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65elcamino81.jpg) (Sidelined for repairs)