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Old 07-02-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default rim backspacing ????

i am so confused...looking for a set of rims for my 88 gt....i dont want skinnys in the front...i want 4 rims..the fronts can be slightly smaller....how do i know what backspacing or offset i should buy for my car ?

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i know for a 10" wheel 6.5" bs

for an 8"wheel 5.5-6.0" bs

when i had welds (5") front i used a 1/2 spacer

had no problems
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You should figure out what wheels you want and what size, then you can figure out what backspacing to get. Different wheels and wheel makers have different measurements they make their wheels to and the spacing will be different.
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