Re: 9" Backspace on Rim
[Re: dthemi]
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02/11/09 04:51 PM
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Or get a 12 inch rim with 3 in backspace and run it backwards
Never would of thought of that I think I would cut the Dana.
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Re: 9" Backspace on Rim
[Re: cudabunch]
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02/11/09 04:57 PM
02/11/09 04:57 PM
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Or get a 12 inch rim with 3 in backspace and run it backwards
Never would of thought of that I think I would cut the Dana.
Really, if the wheel has a bolt in center take it out and turn it around backwards. Who knows it may work
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Re: 9" Backspace on Rim
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02/11/09 06:58 PM
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might try Bogart as well.
IMO for as much money as you will have into a set of custom, goofy offset wheels, you could probably have your rearend narrowed for the same money. Just a thought.
-Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
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Re: 9" Backspace on Rim
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02/11/09 11:12 PM
02/11/09 11:12 PM
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If you had access to a lathe you can do your own. I did Itook a set of weld draglites and separated them at the weld and added a strip in the middle tig weld it up viola . Mine are 15x12 1/2 8 1/2 backspace.
I do have access to a lathe, but my current rims are 15x8 so I need to buy 15x12. Figured I may as well get the correct backspace when I order them. That is a good plan though. That would be interesting to try.
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Re: 9" Backspace on Rim
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02/11/09 11:14 PM
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might try Bogart as well.
IMO for as much money as you will have into a set of custom, goofy offset wheels, you could probably have your rearend narrowed for the same money. Just a thought.
I'll call Bogart tomorrow.
I am actually surprised there are not more rims like this already out there. Being able to keep the housing stock length and buy rims to suit seems like a pretty good idea versus having to narrow the rearend after minitubbing. On a full tub I understand completely, as the rims are so big.
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Re: 9" Backspace on Rim
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02/11/09 11:31 PM
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Most like the idea of being able to shorten the axle, less axle and less back spacing means less rotating weight. Although the ease of just bolting on a wheel would be nice.
Think about it, everything gets smaller and lighter when you narrow a rear end. The difference might not make a difference, but you know us racers, every little bit counts.
-Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
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