aluminum slots off a torino?

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  1. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    There's a guy in town that has a set of aluminum slots off a Torino, how close will these come to fitting on my '71? Does anybody know those measurements?
     
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    i dont try more than 4" back space. prefer 3-3 1/2. as you try a wider tire or wider aspect tire it may bring the section (bulge) too close to the spring or inner wheel housing. if using a 70 or 75 ratio tire, 4" would work. anything wider might need less bs. torino wheels are what dimensions? i wouldnt want less than 6" wide, or more than 7.5" on 70 or 75 tires. what tires you going to try to use? torino wheels are what?
     
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    They should fit fine as long as you have the 5-lug bolt pattern and as long as the tires are not too wide...
     
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    Are you referring to factory mags?
    I have never seen factory aluminum slots on a Torino.
    They could be aftermarket. Maybe unilug style.
    Could be 15 in. wheels.

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    They are 15x7's and I haven't gotten the backspacing yet.
     

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