BACKSPACING QUESTION

[purplehaze]

i need to know if a 5.5" backspacing on a 15x8 wheel will clear the quad shocks on my 95?or should i go with just a 5" backspacing? i just need a simple yes it would clear or no it wont and need to remove/modify rear. Summit Rep. told me i have to flip or remove quad.??thanks guys.

 

[purplehaze]

i take it no one out there knows about backspacing. thanks guys.

 

[WUZa5oh]

I can't give an answer on the back spacing, but I know that removing the quad shock doesn't affect the car much. I did it to fit 11s with 7" backspace, and it still rides good. I do have new shocks, drag springs and good adj lower control arms.

 

[Nacho]

Hey purple, I noticed you're from Harlingen. You know Manny?

BTW, the 5.5 BS will be fine. I'm currently running a 10" weld with 5.5 backspacing with no issues and with quad shocks.

 

[Robuilt]

Hey purple, I noticed you're from Harlingen. You know Manny?

i knew you and manny were dating! dont get jealous, lol

BTW, the 5.5 BS will be fine. I'm currently running a 10" weld with 5.5 backspacing with no issues and with quad shocks.

dont give him incomplete info though, it may be beneficial if he is choosing new wheels. ill finish for you........

....ehhhm, Lawrence, the 5.5s will fit fine but on a 10" rim, they will stick out a little, not as much as your centerlines but will stick out. Nacho should know this since that was the reason he sold his.
id go with a 6.5" BS on a 10" wheel and stick with a 5.5 on a 8" wheel

 

[purplehaze]

im going with 15x8's as soon as i can get rid of my telstars.trying to get them before the cruise.

 

[Javi]

i will just ditch the quadshocks

 

[Nacho]

Hey purple, I noticed you're from Harlingen. You know Manny?

i knew you and manny were dating! dont get jealous, lol

BTW, the 5.5 BS will be fine. I'm currently running a 10" weld with 5.5 backspacing with no issues and with quad shocks.

dont give him incomplete info though, it may be beneficial if he is choosing new wheels. ill finish for you........

....ehhhm, Lawrence, the 5.5s will fit fine but on a 10" rim, they will stick out a little, not as much as your centerlines but will stick out. Nacho should know this since that was the reason he sold his.
id go with a 6.5" BS on a 10" wheel and stick with a 5.5 on a 8" wheel

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Rob, if you felt the need to correct me, please get your shit straight. I DID NOT sell the wheels, the problem was not the 5.5 backspacing but the 27x10 Hoosier full slick. My car looks a lot better with the 26x11.5 ET Streets, sticks out about 1/16", which is nothing, almost looks flush, ask Paulino. Paul also liked how they looked on his car, and you know he's really anal about his car.

BTW, a 6.5 b/s on a 10" wheel will end up IN the fender, you'll see whenever you decide to get a set. imp: