Yes, another Backspacing ?

BOWTIEKID

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80 Malibu- GN 8.5, stock wheel well, no notch. What Backspacing for a 15x10? I will be running a 235/60/15, I doubt that a 275/60 will tuck. I'm sure most would say to just notch frame, but I would rather not. From what I've read so far somewhere around a 4.5"-5" BS? Thanks for any input!
 

bowtie81

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Why not just go with a 15x8 with the factory B/S and run a 275-60-15.
 

BOWTIEKID

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bowtie81 said:
Why not just go with a 15x8 with the factory B/S and run a 275-60-15.

X235/8.5 racing has become huge, and little tire look is the new hip thing. I'm sure many won't like it, but just a fad.
 

boostinmalibu

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i wouldnt put a 15x10 under it without at least notching the frame, your gonna have to use a 4 or 4.5" backspace wheel, which will probably make close to the outside fender still, may even stick out some
 

lurchsmalibu

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Is it a fad because more cars can break traction easier? :?
 

widomkr79

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I put 17x9.5 with a 4.5 backspace. And they tuck in the well with lil mod to the fender lip. Just grinder down flush. Tried 10" but no go with out frame notch.
 

BOWTIEKID

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lurchsmalibu said:
Is it a fad because more cars can break traction easier? :?

That's the fastest cars around here.... 5.40's...

Thanks Widomkr, do you think a 5" backspacing would do it though?
 

Firetruck1

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BOWTIEKID said:
bowtie81 said:
Why not just go with a 15x8 with the factory B/S and run a 275-60-15.

X235/8.5 racing has become huge, and little tire look is the new hip thing. I'm sure many won't like it, but just a fad.

Its not a fad nor is it for the looks. Tire size is the great equalizer! Any idiot can put power to a steam roller tire, now try doing it on a tire size more suited to a grocery getter then a dump truck.
 

LS6 Tommy

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I'm still trying to figure out why you would want to put a 235/60-15 on a 10" wheel in the first place...

Tommy
 

BOWTIEKID

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LS6 Tommy said:
I'm still trying to figure out why you would want to put a 235/60-15 on a 10" wheel in the first place...

Tommy

The local classes call for a 235/60R15. Putting them on a 10" or even a 12" wheel will increase the contact patch of the tire.
 

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