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Back Spacing Calculation

Posted By: Dragula

Back Spacing Calculation - 05/29/21 04:51 PM

So my Cuda has 15x15 wheels with 5" back spacing. It has 31x16.5 hoosier DOT pros on it.....

I want to put a set of 315 drag radials on it with a 12 wide rim. My calculation says I only need 2" of back spacing....And now I can't find any rims with that spacing only 3.5" BS....
Posted By: cudaman1969

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/29/21 05:13 PM

New rear I’m afraid. Really hate the tucked in deep wheel look (5” between tire and fender)
Posted By: cudatom

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/29/21 05:25 PM

I believe RC Components has a 2" backspace rim. They are pricey but they are nice.
Posted By: AndyF

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/29/21 05:47 PM

That is correct if you want to take all of the width off the backside of the rim. You can pull the whole tire in close to the center of the car by splitting the difference. It is really just about looks since performance should be the same.
Posted By: RTSE4ME

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/29/21 07:30 PM

Holeshot offers 2.5" BS on 12" wheels
Posted By: Dragula

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/30/21 01:42 AM

So is my math correct?
Posted By: RTSE4ME

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/30/21 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Dragula
So is my math correct?

Yes, the 12" wheel with 2" BS will be the same distance to your fender as your current wheel.
If you want the wheel more tucked in get more BS just don't get black wheels
Posted By: Dragula

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/30/21 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by RTSE4ME
Holeshot offers 2.5" BS on 12" wheels


I like those, and price is competitive....I might go with those because if I add a bead lock, I want to be sure to clear the fender
Posted By: cudatom

Re: Back Spacing Calculation - 05/30/21 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dragula
Originally Posted by RTSE4ME
Holeshot offers 2.5" BS on 12" wheels


I like those, and price is competitive....I might go with those because if I add a bead lock, I want to be sure to clear the fender


If you go with beadlocks you might want to contact McFab. They can add a 1/2" to the front or rear spacing. When I did mine I added 1/2 to the rear, wish I had added 1/2" to the front also. My rims are now 12.5.i run 29.5x11.5w. it would flatten out the sidewalls a little.
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