backspacing on 17inch rims

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Dec 15, 2002 | 02:02 PM

nixhex311

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backspacing on 17inch rims

Im getting 17 x 8 torque thrust II's on my 91 camaro and i need to know what backspacing i can run and what a good tire size would be. Thanx

Dec 15, 2002 | 02:05 PM

Wootah

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im pretty sure if you specify which year/car they come pre-fitted for your car without any modifications. I could be wrong though.

Dec 15, 2002 | 04:39 PM

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Between 5 inch and 4-1/2 inch backspacing, depending on what you think looks best. More backspacing will tuck the wheel further under the car.

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Dec 19, 2002 | 04:56 AM

iroczrockz

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Car: 91 RS Camaro

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Ok I have a question on this. I understand that more backspacing will tuck the tire in further but will the outside of the tire stay where it is at?

Dec 19, 2002 | 03:58 PM

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If the whole tire moves... doesn't the whole tire have to move? Yes, the edge will move with the rest of the tire.

Dec 19, 2002 | 06:16 PM

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OK I think I am beginning to understand this backspacing thing. So If I had a 17X8 rim and then bought a 17X9 rim and added the entire extra inch to backspacing then the inch would be gained on the inside of the wheel, right?

Dec 20, 2002 | 02:20 AM

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Correct.

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