ordering rims tomorrow...what backspacing do i need..

dragstang86 · 11-18-2002, 07:58 PM

I am ordering a pair of 15x8 draglites tomorrow for my 90 lx hatchback. What backspacing do i need for my 275/60/15's to clear. Ive had a set of these same rims and tires before but i want to be sure about the backspacing.

thanks for the help

Bob · 11-18-2002, 08:18 PM

5.5" backspacing.

dragstang86 · 11-18-2002, 09:18 PM

thanks for the help. Ill be ordering them in the morning

squid · 11-18-2002, 11:30 PM

Wow, I havent heard of anyone using that size tire without having to modify the quad shocks or rolling the fender lip. Most posts I have seen show people going with shorter 50' series tires. Let me know how this works out because I prefer the taller tire to fill out the wheelwells. Hope everything goes well.

11-18-2002, 07:58 PM	#1
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	ordering rims tomorrow...what backspacing do i need.. I am ordering a pair of 15x8 draglites tomorrow for my 90 lx hatchback. What backspacing do i need for my 275/60/15's to clear. Ive had a set of these same rims and tires before but i want to be sure about the backspacing. thanks for the help __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

11-18-2002, 08:18 PM	#2
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	5.5" backspacing. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT "Red302" 12.96@107.1 N/A ... Sprayin' for the 11's 2003 Torch Red Mach1 '68 Fastback ...331 Stroker "Restomod"

11-18-2002, 09:18 PM	#3
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	thanks for the help. Ill be ordering them in the morning __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

11-18-2002, 11:30 PM	#4
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	Wow, I havent heard of anyone using that size tire without having to modify the quad shocks or rolling the fender lip. Most posts I have seen show people going with shorter 50' series tires. Let me know how this works out because I prefer the taller tire to fill out the wheelwells. Hope everything goes well. __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

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