Back spacing

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  1. hwk1b

    hwk1b New Member

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    To run cragar ss rims 17X8 what backspacing do i need to get, i have read a couple different things and really not sure which one is right.
     
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    I have 4 1/4". Works great, but every car is different.
     
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    i also have 4 1/4"
     
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    What's your opinion?

    OK all give me your best guess, what size wheele & tire combo is this?
     

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  5. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    275 40 18 with a 4.5" or 5" back space


    just my best guess



    its hard to guess from a drawing
    but it looks mean
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    that rear wheel looks like a 10"wide boyd coddington with at least a 315/30R18 tire
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    been there done that...

    go with a 4... i doubt cragar makes a 4-1/4 so just go 4. anything else will rub unless you like skinny tires in the rear.

    you can go between a 245 up to a 275. if they make it i'd go a x9 with a 4 bs with a 265 40.
     
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