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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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From: Oswego, IL
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 350ci SBC
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Anyone running a 15"x10" rim on a 9-bolt with discs?

Want ot get a set of rims for the rear but need to know if the 9-bolt disc brakes will clear a 15"x10" rim. Also what back spacing and tire size would you recomend?
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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Car: 87 Berlinetta,work in progress
Engine: 468 BB,still in the build process
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Axle/Gears: 9" Ford,learning how to live under
I run 15x10s with 5.5 backspacing on my 87,but I understand that there was a caliper change in 88.This is not me stating a fact,just saying if I understand correctly,the disc brake setup changed,I'm sure one of these other fellas can give specifics.
If you can get the 10s on the rear,295/50s are a nice choice for a rear tire.
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Back when I had a 9 bolt, that's what I ran. 15x10 with 5.5" backspace. I still use the same rims but the tire has gotten wider and taller.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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From: Oswego, IL
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 350ci SBC
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The rims I am looking at are the Centerline Warriors but they only come in a 5 inch backspace. Will this be a problem? Also with a 5in BS what size tire will tuck into the wheel well? I was thinking a 27 or 28in 9-10 in width??? Anyone running a similar combo???
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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I think a 5" backspace woulb be ok,you might end up trimming the lip in the wheelwells a bit,not too sure.A 275/60 will spread niceley on a 10" wheel,and be roughly 28" tall.
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