 quick wheel question, backspacing...Mueller? |
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| Trekkor |
 Oct 23 2004, 01:46 PM
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I do things...  Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California  |
what is the *correct* backspacing for the four lug that will allow the use of a 205/50/15 without rolling the rear fender lips?
or what are the ones that will work? KT |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 23 2004, 05:20 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
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| Trekkor |
Oct 24 2004, 11:30 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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The chart didn't help. Thanks, anyway. I think it's for *real* Porsches, with five bolts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) KT |
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| Demick |
Oct 24 2004, 12:51 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257  |
Correct backspace is about 120mm +- 5mm (4 bolt or 5 bolt). But a little more backspace is helpful when trying to fit 7" wheels.
Demick |
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| Trekkor |
Oct 24 2004, 12:59 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
So, just a hair over 4.5 inches?
I have access to some aluminum rims that are 4-4.125 inches . They'll rub, huh? KT |
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| Demick |
Oct 24 2004, 01:48 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Actually closer to 4.75"
4.125" is VW bug territory. The infamous Riviera's mostly have a 4" backspace. You won't fit a 205 tire on those without some fender pulling (and then some). Demick |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 24 2004, 01:48 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(trekkor @ Oct 24 2004, 11:59 AM) So, just a hair over 4.5 inches? I have access to some aluminum rims that are 4-4.125 inches . They'll rub, huh? KT get a 1/4 inch spacer - DONE |
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| Demick |
Oct 24 2004, 06:38 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
QUOTE(acox914 @ Oct 24 2004, 11:48 AM) get a 1/4 inch spacer - DONE Spacers are the equivalent of even less backspace, so it will make the fit even worse. Demick |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 24 2004, 07:12 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Demick @ Oct 24 2004, 05:38 PM) QUOTE(acox914 @ Oct 24 2004, 11:48 AM) get a 1/4 inch spacer - DONE Spacers are the equivalent of even less backspace, so it will make the fit even worse. Demick oh, i thought he meant they's rub his inside wheelwell.... |
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