Originally Posted By Skeptic
Simple anwser, these things are old and were not built to tight specs even back it the day. Throw in the fact that the actual size of a tire can vary greatly, with the same P metric spec. I've seen 225/75-15 that was the same as a 245/75-15 shock You need to measure your car and the tires/wheels, or be prepared to make them work. I've had a car that had over 1" difference in wheel well width, A no accident CA rust free car. You have found out what will fit YOUR car, what you gonna do?


I agree.

When I built my 71 I had the dana 60 built with loose spring perches so I could center the rear end in the rear wheel wells. Typically there is about an inch different side to side on a stock car which makes it even tougher to pick the right backspacing. Not a easy decision and not the same on all cars.

But like said above, now you know what you need, sorry it did not workout the first time. Welcome to the club, I am in it.