Re: [Chevelle-list] Tires

[John Nasta]

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To put 15x8 wheels on all four corners of a '70 Malibu, how much backspacing & offset would I need and what size tires? I don’t really like running different tires in front than in back. If that's the only option I may go with 14s.   Thanks, John Nasta     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 2:00 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tires   I saved this from a post that Dale used to explain this in more detail. To quote American Racing's terminology: Backside setting/Back spacing - The measurement from the mounting pad to the inner edge of the wheel. Offset - The offset of the wheel is the distance from the mounting pad to the centerline of the wheel. Negative offset - When the mounting surface is closer to the disk/drum (Inside) of the wheel. Or the mounting pad is behind the centerline of the wheel. This type of wheel is commonly referred to as a deep-dish wheel. This offset is common in older vehicles and many of today's trucks and will bring the wheel/tire combination out away from the vehicle. Positive offset - The mounting pad is forward of the centerline of the wheel, towards the street side of the wheel. This is common in most front wheel drive cars and some newer trucks. Generally speaking a positive offset wheel brings the wheels closer to the center of the vehicle. Hope this will explain things a little more simply. FWIW,I rarely use offset numbers. Backspacing is much simpler to understand. 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