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Old September 18th, 2006, 08:58 PM   #1
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alright, i may sound retarded...once again, but i do not understand backspacing on rims. i want to put some summit rims on my 90. it is a 4 lug and the front are 15x4 with a 1.75 inch backspace and the rear is 15x8 with 4.50 inch backspace. i guess my question is...will these fit my car?
 

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Old September 18th, 2006, 09:52 PM   #2
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the fronts are good, the backs might stick out a little, youd be better off with a 5.5 inch backspace.
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Old September 18th, 2006, 10:47 PM   #3
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+1 on the 5.5 back spacing.
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+2 on the 5.5
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I don't know exactly what wheels you are getting but on mine, I had to get a wheel spacer for the front to fit. I don't know about the 4 lug on foxes if it is any different but I would check with one of the guys on here.
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this is a set of 15x8 wheels w/ a 4.5bs
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Old September 21st, 2006, 12:56 AM   #7
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oh shit, so the 5.5 will be flush with the fender? the rims that i want are the 4 lug 5 star from summit like yours Screemin3o2!
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so those are summits version of the weld pro stars???




looks like all the wheels that i see from summit brand come in 4.5 inch back. spacing.

you could probally get away with 4.5 inch back spacing if you dint use that big of a tire.
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If you call them, they should have them in different offsets
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yeah, they are basically the same wheel. i want a big tire so i am sure they will have them in 5.5 if i call them. or i may just get the welds.
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Originally Posted by Tony_90fox
oh shit, so the 5.5 will be flush with the fender? the rims that i want are the 4 lug 5 star from summit like yours Screemin3o2!
maybe im just blind, but i dont see anywhere where they offer those wheels in a 4 lug
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Originally Posted by 89StangGT
Originally Posted by Tony_90fox
oh shit, so the 5.5 will be flush with the fender? the rims that i want are the 4 lug 5 star from summit like yours Screemin3o2!
maybe im just blind, but i dont see anywhere where they offer those wheels in a 4 lug
you're just blind...haha
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haha nevermind i see them now. i was like half asleep the first time i looked.
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yeah, i have found them but not in 5.5 bs. i havent looked all that hard though and i am sure if i call, summit will prolly have them.
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