weld rims,best fit?
12-24-2007, 08:26 PM
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weld rims,best fit?
I can get a nice set of mismatched offset weld draglites.The rims are 15x9 with one set having a 3.5 backspace and the other a 4.5
which ones would be the best fit for front and rears?
3.5 in front or 4.5?
which ones would be the best fit for front and rears?
3.5 in front or 4.5?
12-24-2007, 10:02 PM
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Re: weld rims,best fit?
with a 15x9 you would most definitely need the 5.5bs
for fronts i just run the 15x4 with the only backspacing choice you get. As these are a drag racing rim, I don't see the point in putting a 15x7 or similar front onto the car since they will bend if you take corners too fast. Doesn't sound like your good deal will bolt up to your car.
for fronts i just run the 15x4 with the only backspacing choice you get. As these are a drag racing rim, I don't see the point in putting a 15x7 or similar front onto the car since they will bend if you take corners too fast. Doesn't sound like your good deal will bolt up to your car.
12-25-2007, 06:40 AM
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Re: weld rims,best fit?
and i was told on this thread that 3.5 backspacing would work
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...need-info.html
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15x4?
both set i am looking at are 15x9
are you saying run skinnies on the front?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...need-info.html
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with a 15x9 you would most definitely need the 5.5bs
for fronts i just run the 15x4 with the only backspacing choice you get. As these are a drag racing rim, I don't see the point in putting a 15x7 or similar front onto the car since they will bend if you take corners too fast. Doesn't sound like your good deal will bolt up to your car.
for fronts i just run the 15x4 with the only backspacing choice you get. As these are a drag racing rim, I don't see the point in putting a 15x7 or similar front onto the car since they will bend if you take corners too fast. Doesn't sound like your good deal will bolt up to your car.
both set i am looking at are 15x9
are you saying run skinnies on the front?
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12-25-2007, 09:25 AM
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Re: weld rims,best fit?
yes I'm definitely saying skinnies up front. I don't see why you are asking about 15x9" front rims too? Either way to not have the tire stick out a ton you'd need 5.5bs for the rears without a doubt.
12-25-2007, 11:18 AM
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Re: weld rims,best fit?
reason i am asking is the set(all 4 rims ) are 15x9. I can get smaller rims but i do not want a street driven car with skinnies...looks kinda stupid.
what i am sking is about the backspacing.One thread says 3.5 on 8 inch rims will be ok.
now this thread has 3.5 and 4.5 BS rims and now neither will fit?
what i am sking is about the backspacing.One thread says 3.5 on 8 inch rims will be ok.
now this thread has 3.5 and 4.5 BS rims and now neither will fit?
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