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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 02:06 AM
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Ok, I am looking at some rims, but.... what size back spacing do I need? Is it 5"??? These wheels are only 3.25.... that won't work right?
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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We can't tell you the backspacing you need unless you give us the width of your rims. For 8" rim, you would need 4.5 inch backspacing. Thats the only backspacing dimensions I know of.
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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Ok, so a 15x8 with 4.5 bs and no offset will work???
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 07:03 AM
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Anyone?
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 12:27 PM
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15 X 8 width 0 offset and 4.5" backspacing should work. I have All 0 offset GTA wheels on my car and it works out perfectly. I don't know if your TA has the 16mm offset rear disc setup. If your TA came with the 15 x 7s , you should use 0 offset or 4.5 inch backspacing all around for an 8 inch wide rim.

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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 02:03 PM
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I don't have rear disc brakes at all, so I should be set then huh?
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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You should have no problem. I didn't with 0offset GTA wheels (16 X 8) on all four corners.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:55 PM
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Sweet, thanx for all your help man
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