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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Lookin at some new wheels for my 80 Camaro

I like the American Racing Outlaw I rims and want 10" wide on the rear and 6.5 - 7 on the front, but i dont know what kind of backspaceing to order the rims with. Could anybody fill me in with any information. Thanks in advance.
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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I run 10" centerlines in the rear w/295-50-15s. Even with rolled lips, the tires rub a little on the outside on big bumps. There is ~ 1" clearance to the closest inside point, the shock body. The centerlines have 4 7/8 BS. Something like 5 1/4" BS would center it better.

One thing on 10" wheels: Don't know if you're going 15" or want DRs, but AFAIK there is no drag radial that is recommended for 10" wide 15" wheels. I've been thinking about getting rid of the Radial T/As due to excess spin. No soft compound 295-50s on the market. But the 275-50s aren't approved for 10", neither are the 275-60s. I'll have to go to an 8" wheel to run either one, but I like how it looks with the 295-50s. Oddly, BFG has a rim range of 7.5 - 11" for the regular T/A 275-50, but 7.5 -9.5" for the DR 275-50.
Old Oct 29, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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I see the 71rs on your site. Whats the tire dimensions for your fronts?
Old Oct 29, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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215-70-14 T/As.
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