Wheel backspacing, Yo Mach1 (or ne1 that knows)

01-07-2001, 07:44 PM

I order the tires:
205/60r15s front
265/50r15s rear
I am ordering 15x6 front, 15x8 rear draglites. Which backspacing is it I need? Was it 5 1/2 for the rear? This combo will fit ok, right? Also I'm paying $128.95(15x6) and $136.95(15x8) through Summit, is there anyplace less expensive? Man, I'm getting excited.. I bet this is gonna look sweet.
Thanks for any help..

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Rick
My 89lx(updated 11/5/2000)
My 97 Cobra

86StangGT · 01-07-2001, 08:28 PM

I ordered some draglites with 5.5 inch backspacing but I had to send'em back cause there wasn't enough clearance in the back. The tires would have hit the quad shocks. So I went with the 4.5 inch backspacing. I can tell they stick out a little but nobody else notices. Now I have plenty of room to run 275's with my quads still on. Oh Yeah, the draglites are the best rims I ever had. Many people compliment me on them. Just remember to polish them up a few times a month or after it rains. Good Luck!!

01-08-2001, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the reply! Do you have a picture of those on the car?

Bob · 01-08-2001, 06:19 PM

With an 8" rim and a 265-50-15 you'll want a 5.5" backspacing. You will probably have to at least flip the quads around. I run 275's, and don't have room for the quad shocks.

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'85 GT 13.20 @ 105.8 / '72 Mach1
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01-07-2001, 07:44 PM	#1
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Wheel backspacing, Yo Mach1 (or ne1 that knows) I order the tires: 205/60r15s front 265/50r15s rear I am ordering 15x6 front, 15x8 rear draglites. Which backspacing is it I need? Was it 5 1/2 for the rear? This combo will fit ok, right? Also I'm paying $128.95(15x6) and $136.95(15x8) through Summit, is there anyplace less expensive? Man, I'm getting excited.. I bet this is gonna look sweet. Thanks for any help.. ------------------ Rick My 89lx(updated 11/5/2000) My 97 Cobra

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01-07-2001, 08:28 PM	#2
86StangGT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: slidell, La Posts: 73	I ordered some draglites with 5.5 inch backspacing but I had to send'em back cause there wasn't enough clearance in the back. The tires would have hit the quad shocks. So I went with the 4.5 inch backspacing. I can tell they stick out a little but nobody else notices. Now I have plenty of room to run 275's with my quads still on. Oh Yeah, the draglites are the best rims I ever had. Many people compliment me on them. Just remember to polish them up a few times a month or after it rains. Good Luck!!

01-08-2001, 01:30 PM	#3
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the reply! Do you have a picture of those on the car?

01-08-2001, 06:19 PM	#4
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	With an 8" rim and a 265-50-15 you'll want a 5.5" backspacing. You will probably have to at least flip the quads around. I run 275's, and don't have room for the quad shocks. ------------------ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT 13.20 @ 105.8 / '72 Mach1 Long list...check website!! My Website