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15" by 8" with 4" backspace on e body #2688285
08/16/19 02:39 AM
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Hi all, will 15 X 8 with a 4" backspace work on a 71 Cuda without the wheels sticking past the quarter panels? Does anybody have a photo of this they can post? Thanks, Rob


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Re: 15" by 8" with 4" backspace on e body [Re: FJ6AAR] #2688344
08/16/19 09:55 AM
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I'm pretty sure that the backspacing on these 15x8 rears are 4". Tire is 255 70r15. I had to trim/roll the lip on the driver side just a touch because the rear end is slightly offset in the body. They go right out to the edge of the fender lip. 255 is about max with that offset to the fender but I think there is at least an inch to the springs on the inside.

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Re: 15" by 8" with 4" backspace on e body [Re: FJ6AAR] #2688462
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These are 8" with 4.5" backspace tires are ET Street R bias 28 x 11.50 x 15 almost the same size as P275/60/15 R. They barely clear 4" would rub.

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Re: 15" by 8" with 4" backspace on e body [Re: second 70] #2688685
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Thanks for the replies, much appreciated..!


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Re: 15" by 8" with 4" backspace on e body [Re: FJ6AAR] #2688835
08/17/19 06:21 PM
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You need 15 x 8 with 4.5 backspace , that is what most wheel makers advise.

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