Re: [Chevelle-list] Wheel size

[Clint Hooper]

I've got to hand it to you,Craig. Not many people want to go with smaller rear tires. My suggestion would be a 15x8 rear wheel with 4.5" backspacing. That sizing will allow you to run anything from a 235 to a 295 and that backspacing will keep the tire centered in the wheelwell. The only problem with cheaper wheels is sometimes their backspacing options are very limited. However,if you want to run a tall narrow tire like a 235/70,backspacing isn't as important. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: crobertson1 Clint     I want to get rid of the 295’s and put something not as wide on my car.  I want a tire just a little wider that the front tires.  I don’t know anything about backspacing.   Craig -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper   295's will easily fit under your 69. What width are the rear wheels and what is the backspacing? The latter is critical when fitting a tire of that size. Either a 15x8 with 4.5" backspacing or 15x10 w/5.5" will center that 295 in the fenderwell. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Craig and Cerena       My 69 SS has 235 70 R15 tires on the front, mounted on Cragar S/S rims.  They look good.  The back wheels however are 295 50 R15 on Cragar s/s rims and I don’t like the looks.  The tires are way too wide for me.  I know nothing about determining the size of the rims.  I’d like to replace the rear rims but have no idea what size rims to look for, like what is back spacing?  Any help. I would like to put on rear tires that are just a little wider than the front.   Craig 69 Chevelle SS 396