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Post by jims442 on Aug 13, 2018 16:42:23 GMT -5
Thinking of switching up 14 to 15,looking for some input, I have 60's on it now with vintage tourqe thrust wheel with little rub issues,would like to get same style wheels what back space would i need and would 60's fit I have drum brakes all around
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Post by joepadavano on Aug 14, 2018 8:42:55 GMT -5
Thinking of switching up 14 to 15,looking for some input, I have 60's on it now with vintage tourqe thrust wheel with little rub issues,would like to get same style wheels what back space would i need and would 60's fit I have drum brakes all around
"Rub" where? What size wheels? What size tires?
The correct thing to worry about is offset, not backspace. Backspace depends on wheel width, offset is independent. You want near zero offset.
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Post by island65cruiser on Aug 14, 2018 9:21:57 GMT -5
I removed "big and little" torque thrust wheels from my 65, and put new OEM style 15" x 7" steel rims from Wheel Vintiques on the car with BFG Redline radials, 225/70 R15. The wheels are 4.25 inch backspace. Wheel Vintiques lists them as an OEM replacement for the 65 GTO. My car sits a little low because there are over 100,000 miles on the springs, and the only rub I get is when backing out of a steep driveway with the wheels turned hard right, the left front rubs the fender. I believe that it would not rub at proper ride height. I had the same combo on a previous 65 with Corvette 15 x 7 Rally Wheels, same tire size, no problems. The improvement in ride quality and handling was amazing!
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Post by island65cruiser on Aug 14, 2018 9:33:04 GMT -5
Just thought of something else: The stock wheel/tire diameter for our cars was 27". You should be able to use any combination of rim size and tire size that results in that diameter with no more than 4.25 backspace. If you want to run 60's for the look, you might need 16" rims. Tire size comparison charts are available online for free from several sources. Good Luck.
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Post by jims442 on Aug 14, 2018 17:44:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the input I'll look into some 15s with a 4.25 backspace and see what happends
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 17:17:42 GMT -5
for whatever help it may be I had put later model chrome 15x7 SSIII wheels with 225/60/15 tires up front and 255/60/15 tires out back. the backspacing is 4 inches and I have plenty of room in the rear the fronts rub the top of the wheel well because the car has a massive amount of spring droop that will soon be fixed and I too still have drums all around.
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Post by jims442 on Nov 29, 2018 20:40:15 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for all the input,i decided i'm not building a rocket ship but a nice looking car so that being said i'm leaving my 14 incnch wheels and may go back to stock wheels with red line tires and wire hub caps which all i still have thanks again life is good when your biggest worry is wondering what kind of wheels to put on your car
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