backspacing on 15" wheels
Jan 28, 2008 | 02:45 AM
#31
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
Honestly....I'm just thinking about going with a set of 6 lug to 5 lug(5x4.5) adaptor plates(1.75" thickness) and going with a set of weld draglites with a 7.5 backspacing for track use only. I don't think it would be a problem running them about 5 times a month. Anybody see any problem with that type setup?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...hippingPayment
rear:
15x10 draglite, 7.5 bs, 5x4.5
adapter plates 1.75" thick
mickey thompson et street radial 325/50/15
front:
15x5 draglite, 3.5 bs, 5x4.5
adapter plates 1.75" thick
215/75/15 tire
any others have any input on something working like this?
Jan 28, 2008 | 05:37 PM
#32
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Will a 16x8 with a 5in back space clear the banjo bolt? I want to use these wheels. http://www.pacerwheels.com/shared_mo...=228&linkBig=y
Jan 28, 2008 | 05:54 PM
#33
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Will a 16x8 with a 5in back space clear the banjo bolt? I want to use these wheels. http://www.pacerwheels.com/shared_mo...=228&linkBig=y
a stock 16x7 wheel has a 5.2" bs and +31mm offset.
so from this, you still have about an inch untill it would come in to contact with the bango bolt.
Jan 28, 2008 | 06:23 PM
#36
[QUOTErear:
15x10 draglite, 7.5 bs, 5x4.5
adapter plates 1.75" thick
mickey thompson et street radial 325/50/15
front:
15x5 draglite, 3.5 bs, 5x4.5
adapter plates 1.75" thick
215/75/15 tire
any others have any input on something working like this?[/QUOTE]
I realize that this setup will be strictly for the truck, but they will still stick out over an inch past the fenders won't they?
15x10 draglite, 7.5 bs, 5x4.5
adapter plates 1.75" thick
mickey thompson et street radial 325/50/15
front:
15x5 draglite, 3.5 bs, 5x4.5
adapter plates 1.75" thick
215/75/15 tire
any others have any input on something working like this?[/QUOTE]
I realize that this setup will be strictly for the truck, but they will still stick out over an inch past the fenders won't they?
Jan 28, 2008 | 08:19 PM
#37
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i just did a couple of measurments eyeballing it. your right, looks to be that they'll stick out around 1" past the fender. that's with taking into acount the 325's buldging out.
i think i can deal with 1" sticking out better than 2 or 3.
Jan 28, 2008 | 08:34 PM
#38
Ive had my stock 16 inch wheel widened 2 inches on the inside and have no clearance issues with hitting the banjo bolt... I guess cause i have suburban rear brakes the bolt is in a different location... Ill take some pics tomar of the rim and the clearance. Rims go perfect with 28x12.5x16 mt et streets..
Jan 28, 2008 | 09:23 PM
#39
You could use a 12" wheel with 6.75" bs and should clear the leafspring, but..... it will stick out 2"+ beyond the fender. A section width of 14.8" is a lot of tire.
Jan 28, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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