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I want 2 buy set of weld wheels 15-9 rear and 15-5 fronts but dont kno what backspacing i would like 2 run 275-50-15 drag radials on rear ??? Also what size tire on fr.would i run, dont want anything 2 tall... Thanks
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I want 2 buy set of weld wheels 15-9 rear and 15-5 fronts but dont kno what backspacing i would like 2 run 275-50-15 drag radials on rear ??? Also what size tire on fr.would i run, dont want anything 2 tall... Thanks
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i guess no 1 kno's on this forum???
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You're going to want 5.5" backspacing.
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Is your car sitting at the stock ride height? If so, 175-50's in the rear and 255-40's on the front would be a good call. On the rear, you'll probably have to flip your quad shocks around so the tires don't rub. The quad shocks are the horizontally mounted shock dampers that prevent axle wrap. I attached a picture of what they look like and all you need to do is unbolt it, flip it over and bolt it back on the opposite way.
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