backspacing to 1971 mustang???

psychotexan · January 4th, 2011, 11:41 PM

high im new.i am looking at buying a 1971 mustang fastback.i want to know how wide a wheel i can go and also the backspacing i would need???the front would be 15x3.5 or 15x4 while the rear would be 15x8 with a 275/60r15 on the back if it would fit.i really would like to know the back cause the fronts are a little obvious.tia

MustangOne · January 5th, 2011, 09:41 AM

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The 1971 to 73 have biggest wheel well of all the classics.

The standard back is still the same. 4.5" on a 7" & 8" Rim 5" on a 9" rim 5.5 on a 10" rim

One the rear you can run a 29" tire and 25.5" tire on the front on the Largest size.

psychotexan · January 5th, 2011, 12:27 PM

thanks!!!

January 4th, 2011, 11:41 PM	#1
psychotexan Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kennedale,texas Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	backspacing to 1971 mustang??? high im new.i am looking at buying a 1971 mustang fastback.i want to know how wide a wheel i can go and also the backspacing i would need???the front would be 15x3.5 or 15x4 while the rear would be 15x8 with a 275/60r15 on the back if it would fit.i really would like to know the back cause the fronts are a little obvious.tia

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