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15x8 4.5in or 5.5in backspacing

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Old Oct 15, 2016 | 06:53 AM
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15x8 4.5in or 5.5in backspacing

I'm new to the board so please be easy on me with the "search button" comments! lol I just bought an 87 Iroc Z and I can't stand the wheels that are on it. The current wheels in the rear are 15x8 with a 4.5 back spacing. My question for you guys is, are you able to put a 15x8 with 5.5 back spacing WITHOUT modification? Tire size would be 275/60/15. I just like the "tucked" look of a wheel tire combo. Any info would be greatly appreciated!





I really want to go with this look. Any info on wheel and tire size of this combo I'd appreciate!





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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 03:47 PM
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Re: 15x8 4.5in or 5.5in backspacing

4.5 is correct, and if you already have that, however ugly, then try putting a used 275/60 on it then bolting it on to check looks and clearances. If after that you decide to try ordering 8s with 5" bs, that should be workable.
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