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: how big can I get?


kamino69er
Nov 28th, 02, 11:43 PM
I have a 69 el camino and I want to put a torqy2 17x9.5 in the rear and 17x8 in the front. does anyone know what kind of backsapcing I will need for both front and rear and if I need to tub my rear fender?

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Clint44
Nov 29th, 02, 7:12 PM
Get your front 17x8 TT II's with 4" to 4.5" backspace. On the rear,I would use 5.5" backspace on those 17x9.5's. JMO,I would run a 235-255 front tire and a 275-285 rear. Just an example but a 255/40/17 front and 275/50/17 or 285/40/17 rear. Email me if I can help further. Been there,done that.

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Clint Hooper
ACES #1650
Wichita Falls,Tx
69 El Camino Pro Street
91 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1