Weld wheel fender space

QuantumMotorsports · 07-23-2003, 03:23 PM

Does anyone run the 15X8 welds with 5.5 backspace on a turbo coupe rear? If so, is there enough space to run some 10.5 inch slicks without rubbing? I'm going to roll my fender lip so I'll get a little extra space. I figure that the 10.5 inch slick will stick out about 1.25 inches from the rim and the rim will stick out about 2.5 inches from the hub flange, so that's 3.75 inches from the flange which if I measured right should be really close to fitting in the wheel well. Anyway, how much space is there with a stock axle? Also, do 15 inch rims clear the quad shock mount on the rear end? Cause as far as I can tell if I don't have quad shocks I could run a mega wide rim as long as it stuck way in instead of out. Anyway, Thanks guys.

Dark_5.0 · 07-23-2003, 03:44 PM

Shouldnt be a problem. I know several people running 10.5's with the SVO rear.

dragstang86 · 07-24-2003, 09:41 AM

The svo rear must be different then the 93 cobra rear then. I went to put in my 4 lug disc rear in but after doing some measuring i figured out my 15x8 draglites with 5.5 backspacing wouldnt clear the quarter with my 275/60/15's. The disc rear is 1.5 inches longer than the drum rear which calls for an additional 3/4 inches of backspacing per rim. So im gonna have to buy some new rims again to be able to put in that rear. By the way do they make a 6.5 backspacing for a 15x8 draglite????

Dark_5.0 · 07-24-2003, 10:32 AM

275's are wider than a 10.5 slick

QuantumMotorsports · 07-24-2003, 12:22 PM

shouldn't be too much wider. 275 millimeters is 10.8 inches

Dark_5.0 · 07-24-2003, 01:29 PM

If you measure a 10.5 slick you will see its not really 10.5 wide.

Anyways I dont know what the backspacing is on my friends rims but it works.

Hope you figure it out.

07-23-2003, 03:23 PM	#1
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Weld wheel fender space Does anyone run the 15X8 welds with 5.5 backspace on a turbo coupe rear? If so, is there enough space to run some 10.5 inch slicks without rubbing? I'm going to roll my fender lip so I'll get a little extra space. I figure that the 10.5 inch slick will stick out about 1.25 inches from the rim and the rim will stick out about 2.5 inches from the hub flange, so that's 3.75 inches from the flange which if I measured right should be really close to fitting in the wheel well. Anyway, how much space is there with a stock axle? Also, do 15 inch rims clear the quad shock mount on the rear end? Cause as far as I can tell if I don't have quad shocks I could run a mega wide rim as long as it stuck way in instead of out. Anyway, Thanks guys. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

07-23-2003, 03:44 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Shouldnt be a problem. I know several people running 10.5's with the SVO rear. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

07-24-2003, 09:41 AM	#3
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	The svo rear must be different then the 93 cobra rear then. I went to put in my 4 lug disc rear in but after doing some measuring i figured out my 15x8 draglites with 5.5 backspacing wouldnt clear the quarter with my 275/60/15's. The disc rear is 1.5 inches longer than the drum rear which calls for an additional 3/4 inches of backspacing per rim. So im gonna have to buy some new rims again to be able to put in that rear. By the way do they make a 6.5 backspacing for a 15x8 draglite???? __________________ 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

07-24-2003, 10:32 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	275's are wider than a 10.5 slick __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

07-24-2003, 12:22 PM	#5
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	shouldn't be too much wider. 275 millimeters is 10.8 inches __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

07-24-2003, 01:29 PM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	If you measure a 10.5 slick you will see its not really 10.5 wide. Anyways I dont know what the backspacing is on my friends rims but it works. Hope you figure it out. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

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