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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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3rd gen. wheel backspacing help
i have an 87 camaro. im looking to use 10"wide rims but im not sure what the correct backspacing is to allow the proper fit. this car is for drag racing so i dont want any tire rub...anyone have the answer?
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Old May 5, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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if you search a guy posted pics of a black firebird....It looked really good had 10's on the back with a 28-10.50.....it was somewhat recent
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Old May 5, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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thank you very much. now i can buy the new rims and tires and see how this thing really hooks up. it was already pullin the front end up around an inch or so...this should be fun!!!
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Old May 5, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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check this out
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514370


that should give you an idea how they look/fit......good luck
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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what about with a 4th gen rearend????, I see the link is for a 4th gen rear.
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