im new at the whole rims and tires thing

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  1. sam03rc

    sam03rc Member

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    ok i was looking at the Cragar V-5 wheels and i was thinking of running 15x8 but dont know about the backspacing and with tires what size would i need?? thanks for anyone who can help hopeing to get them after x-mas
     
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    cant anyone help me on the size or the rims and tires
     
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    Cant speak for others but 4" backspacing was perfect with 15x8 on my 73

    They are soft 8's w/295-50-15

    Hope this helps
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    so 15 or 16 x 8 with a 4 or 4.5 bs will work front and rear???
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    ok cool thanks ill try to make it work then
     

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