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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

ive searched the threads for info, but cant find what im looking for.

im about to order some weld pro stars. im thinking about running 275/60/15 on the back and a smaller size on the front, also id like to have the option of running the same size tire in all four corners when i want, that way i can rotate them. so question is, would a 15x8 wheel with 4.5" back spacing be a good choice for what im wanting? will a 15x8 with 4.5" bs even fit on the front? that way i can run a bigger tire in the back and smaller tire in the front when i want to, and then same size on all four when i want to. hope this makes since. i for sure want 15x8 wheels.

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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Re: 15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

I think it'll work fine. Just looking for suggestions, and I want them to tuck in nice one the front. I'm about to order them.
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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Re: 15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

Those wheels will fit just fine
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 03:29 AM
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Re: 15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

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Those wheels will fit just fine
Thanks for the reply! Just making sure, I haven't had the chance to order them yet. I was looking and seen a lot of 15x8 with 5" bs. But I'm thinking 5" would be to much for the front.

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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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Re: 15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

5 will work o the front but its very tight
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Ok I'll just stick to 4.5" bs. Thanks agian!!!
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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Re: 15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

Idk about how they'd fit up front, I think it'd be tight, but possible?

Here's what it will look like on the back, 15x8, 4.5 bs, w/275 60 R15s
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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Re: 15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

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Idk about how they'd fit up front, I think it'd be tight, but possible?

Here's what it will look like on the back, 15x8, 4.5 bs, w/275 60 R15s
Thanks for the reply, I ordered them. They should be here in a few days. Your car looks great btw!
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Cool, post some pics when you get them on!! and thanks!!
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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Re: 15x8 4.5" bs questions. front/back

They will fit, but they will stick out, you'll want either a stiffer spring in the rear, or an extra isolator so the fender doesn't destroy the side wall.

When I had 15x8s with 4.5" BS this is how it sat with the same 275/60/15 tire.

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