Posted By: tt76400
Rear wheel backspacing mid 70's B-body - 06/16/14 04:54 AM
Car is a 1976 Cordoba, I will be running 275-60x15 tires on 8" steel wheels, I have a choice of 3.75" or 4.75" back-spacing, does anybody have one of these combos that could advise me on what works for them for clearance and appearance issues or better yet have any pictures? Thanks!
Posted By: scratchnfotraction
Re: Rear wheel backspacing mid 70's B-body - 06/16/14 05:06 AM
3 3/4" = not enuff backset
4 3/4" = too much backset
4 1/2" = just right on backset
remember to include the tire sidewall bulge and leaf spring clearance when measuring backset for rims.
4.50 backset is perfect for most mopars with 7"/8"/10" wide rim.
on my 76 Daytona Charger SE I ran a 10" wide rim with a 4 1/2" backset with 275/60/15 or the N50/15 = 325/50/15