Hey guys.
Can I get by with 15X8 wheels with 3.5" Backspacing? I know you are supposed to have 5 or somthing like that but the wheels I want are only offered in 3.5". Also, what all is involved in grinding calipers? I know you have to grind them to get the wheels to fit most of the time. And one final question, will 295-50-15 work on the back? I want to go skinnier up front. But they will be a 15X8 wheels all around.


John

 

anyone? im sure somebody knows.

 

3.5?! on a 15x8 it will stick out of the fenders man... badly.
and 5.0 inches is the absolute smallest backspacing you can really use. 6.5 or so would be optimal actually.

-Michael

 

Click on the "Trailer Queen...." link in my signature below. That is where 15x8 rims would sit with 5.5" BS (mine are 15x10 7.5"BS). A 3.5" BS would put the tires at least 1.5" outside the fender.