To put
15x8 wheels on all four corners of a '70 Malibu, how much backspacing &
offset would I need and what size tires? I dont really like running different
tires in front than in back. If that's the only option I may go with
14s.
Thanks,
John
Nasta
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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
