15"X8" wheel fitment question
05-25-09, 09:45 PM
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15"X8" wheel fitment question
I'm eyeballing a set of 15x8 all around... what backspacing should I be looking for? I'm thinking a 4" or 4.5"
Anyone else running 15x8? input?
Anyone else running 15x8? input?
05-25-09, 11:30 PM
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4.5" is a zero offset, 4" is a negative offset. Those will stick out of the fenders, in other words, it won't fit. You need more like a 5.5" backspace to have a hope of fitting a decent tire in front.
05-26-09, 10:48 AM
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Thanks! found them in a 5" backspace... should work, if not I can space them.
05-26-09, 11:43 PM
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No, it works the opposite way to that. Spacers reduce backspace, not increase it. I don't think 5" backspace will work with tires wide enough for the rims. I'd say 5.5" backspace as a minimum if you want them for performance purposes. You might get away with 5" and 205 wide tires, maybe needing rolled fenders.
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