8 inch rear wheel question

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  1. slick

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    does anyone know if these will fit on the back of a stock 73 comet? also will they fit inside the wheel well (not outside the fender lip) and will i be able to run the factory hubcap? any help will be great. thanks

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-12-581204/
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    They will fit if you order the 4.5" bolt pattern. They're 15x8 with 4" backspace which works.

    Not sure about the hubcaps, I don't think any of our car ever even came with 15" wheels.
     
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    i guess i should be more specific by saying dog dish caps instead of hubcaps..im running factory dog bowls on 15 inch wheels on the back of my car now, i just want to go to a wider wheel and tire
     
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    back in the day...i found out that rim centers (the lugs the cap snaps onto) would accept center caps with either outside locks or inside locks. that would be the only difference i could see.
    i had ordered a set of Baby Moons and they had the wrong lock for my rim...had to reorder.
    some centers say...snap in...some say...snap on...

    ...Frank...:Handshake
     
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    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    i cant tell from the picture, are those factory dog dish caps? i love your car btw..ive also watched your videos:chirp:...awesome!
     
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    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Yup factory caps.These were the closest rims to facory style i could find.
    And thanks for liking it's much appreciated.
     
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    thanks for all the help guys
     

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