If you go to 9 inch wheels you will need at least 5.5 inches of backspacing. Tens will require minor surgery. Mike Holleman
----- Original Message ----- From: "65ss.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 10:06 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Rear Wheel Size > Ok, I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but I'm new, so be gentle > :) > > I am the very excited, recent owner of a 1965 Malibu SS. > You can check out some of the details at my website I have built for the > buildup here: www.65ss.com > > I would like to know what is the MAXIMUM rim size, and what offset can be > put in the rear of my 65. I would like to put a 10" rim in the back. If > anyone has done this, please let me know what offset and tire size you have > successfully put under the car without cutting. > The biggest that I've been able to confirm is an 8" with 4 1/2" offset. > > Thanks > Charles > >
