I am thinking about a set of 275/50D-15 Hoosier Quick Time Drag D.O.T. tires on a set of 15x10 Centerline Convo rims with a 5" back spacing. The Convo does not offer a 5.5" BS. Will this combo fit on my '70 Chevelle or should I buy different rims ? I bought a set of 29x13.5-15 Quick Time Pro tires recently that have a few runs on them, but have decided that I do not want that much tire in back and want more clearance than those tires would give me. Any advice on tires for street/strip and/or rims would be appreciated.
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This is a question that has been asked many times.
Unfortunately,the answer is you still need a wheel with 5.5" backspace to run 10" rims.

Because of the short sidewall I say they will fit as long as your car sits at the stock ride height. You might experience a little rub with passengers or a bunch of stuff in the trunk on bumps.
Edit:
One thing you might do is go down to the local tireshop and have them mock up the combo before you buy it.

Originally posted by Clint44:
This is a question that has been asked many times.
Unfortunately,the answer is you still need a wheel with 5.5" backspace to run 10" rims. What if I go to an 8" rim with those same tires ? and a smaller BS ? I would be good to go then, right ?

If you decide to run an 8" wide wheel,4.5" backspacing should work like a champ.

Thanks guys, I am now considering a BFG drag radial 275/50 15 on a 8" Weld Rod-lite with a 4.5" BS on the rear.
What do you think ? I need opinions. What size combo should I use on the front ?
Thanks again for the help. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Originally posted by Texas70:
Thanks guys, I am now considering a BFG drag radial 275/50 15 on a 8" Weld Rod-lite with a 4.5" BS on the rear.
What do you think ? I need opinions. What size combo should I use on the front ?
Thanks again for the help. graemlins/thumbsup.gif Sounds good..for the front,I'd go with a 235/60/15

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