On Mon, 4 Oct 2004, 65ss.com wrote: > I have 15 x 8 in the rear, and 4 1/2" backspacing, and I have A LOT of rub > on the lip after beating, and bending (going to replace the lower wheel > wells anyway). You really need a 5" backspacing. I am also running a > 275-60r15 in the rear, it's the biggest that I could fit.
Do you think that 245-60s (1/2" narrower on each side) would clear? Do you have the correct rear end or a later one which is approx 1.5" wider than the early ones? That was the problem I had until someone on this list told me to check it. I replaced it with an early 12 bolt. -- Bob Holtzman "If you think you're getting free lunch, ......check the price of the beer!"

