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15x10 but what offset/backspace?? #1524714 10/28/13 01:43 PM 10/28/13 01:43 PM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 50 Florida 1 1969proDart OP member
1969proDart OP member 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 50 Florida	Ok, looking into getting some 15x10 for my 69 dart with A body 8 3/4. Getting my mini tub done but not looking into getting my housing narrowed. so my question is.. w what's an offset/ backspace I should go with.

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: 1969proDart] #1524715 10/28/13 03:07 PM 10/28/13 03:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	7.5" -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: 1969proDart] #1524716 10/28/13 03:07 PM 10/28/13 03:07 PM
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hemicop super stock H Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,141 Phoenix,Az.	MIne's mini-tubbed, springs moved in 3 1/2ins, I went with 4 1/2in BS, got the wheels from "Wheel SMiths" in Ca.

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: 1969proDart] #1524717 10/28/13 08:52 PM 10/28/13 08:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,437 Omaha Nebraska Brian_wo master
Brian_wo master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,437 Omaha Nebraska	I believe my 67 Dart had 7 1/4 back spacing,a member here has them now and I am zoning on his user name,383 something (Jamie) who is that guy?

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: Brian_wo] #1524718 10/28/13 08:59 PM 10/28/13 08:59 PM
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Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: modelmakerinc] #1524719 10/28/13 09:52 PM 10/28/13 09:52 PM
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65rbdodge master 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa.	my 71 dart, mini tubbed, springs moved, 15x10 steel wheels, 7.5"bs, stock width a-body rear. i had to trim the lip on the wheel opening.

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: modelmakerinc] #1524720 10/28/13 10:56 PM 10/28/13 10:56 PM
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1969proDart OP member 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 50 Florida	Yea I figured that I needed that much spacing.. Just wanted to get setups from others who has it done. Don't have axles yet to set it up and figure it out myself, just ordered my axles from Doctordiff today.

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: Triple Threat] #1524721 10/29/13 01:39 AM 10/29/13 01:39 AM
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mikeysmopars top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	Quote: 7.5" 7.5 Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: mikeysmopars] #1524722 10/29/13 11:18 PM 10/29/13 11:18 PM
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1969proDart OP member 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 50 Florida	As tires go, think I can stuff a 295 tire in a mini tubbed well?

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: 1969proDart] #1524723 10/30/13 08:46 AM 10/30/13 08:46 AM
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Kiddart pro stock K Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,552 Michigan	Make a card board cutout. very easy very cheap. you will have it for life. make the edge of the template where to the simulated rim would mount moveable. just like we used to do back in grade school in art class. i have mine for over 10 years now. you can get even more creative and make it adjustable for tire diameter. 7905559-DSC02243_A.JPG (41 downloads) Thank you Kiddart

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: Kiddart] #1524724 10/30/13 09:33 AM 10/30/13 09:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa. 6 65rbdodge master
65rbdodge master 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa.	yes, 295's, I should have added I have 295/50/15" tires on my dart.

Re: 15x10 but what offset/backspace?? [Re: 65rbdodge] #1524725 10/30/13 11:57 AM 10/30/13 11:57 AM
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1969proDart OP member 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 50 Florida	Sweet! much appreciated. I just wanted to find someone who has the setup to know for sure. Saves some time playing arts and crafts.

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