Re: [Chevelle-list] Tire - Wheel Backspacing

[Clint Hooper]

Clearance issues are almost always caused by improper backspacing. Since cheaper wheels are usually one-piece construction,that really limits their backspacing options because a different backspace will require a new wheel casting. This wouldn't have been much of a problem if the wheel manufacturers had cast their products with a zero offset but everybody "thought" they wanted a deep-dish wheel. For a 8" or 10" wide to have that "Look",it will not have a zero offset. So,they produced these wheels and we had to make harmful compromises for them to fit. The American Racing Torq-Thrust II wheel was a landmark achievement for the market,IMO. By being two-piece construction, this low cost wheel allowed the big tire & wheel revolution we're seeing today to happen. 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: Steve Haines Question;   Would someone on the list mind explaining wheel / tire backspacing? Remember on the Chevelle I had in high school when I put bigger tires on I had scraping issues. Especially on the rear. Been reading some posts on Team Chevelle and everyone talks about wheel and tire combinations in conjunction with backspacing. Is this some new stuff? I will probably be changing the tires and or wheels on the car I bought so I though I would start asking now. I believe the wheels on the car now are the stock 14" type SS wheel.   Thanks   Steve Haines Granbury, Texas