DSE back spacing
 

I have read all the posts on DSE tub kit with quadralinks but do not see any thing on 18" x 11.5" rims with ?7.5" back spacing. The shop that is doing the work recommended these wheels sizes and 315-40 for tires. I don't see anyone with 7.5 back space?? It would be nice to have 18" x 12" with 335s but DSE said 315 if you going to drive it hard. I have stock style moser rear end and bear sport track brakes.

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that's a lot of bs for an 11.5" rim. I prefer less just for looks but there's no big problems running that I guess.


It all depends on the rear end width. Most use a rear end in the 56.187" width and a 18X12.5" wheel and 6.375 to 6.5" b.s. Also most run a larger tire than that as there's plenty of room. 335/30 is the most common but the quadralink allows a 345 if you wanted.

Don't use the above numbers as absolutes, you have to do your own measuring. But the above combo has been on a few cars and works. All depends on what width rear end you're using.

Jody

Budnik Arrowheads, stock rear width (12 bolt with drums), 15 x 12" rim w/ an 8" BS. I know, old school.....but set up for drag racing.

Not sure on the 18" wheel diamater.

On my 69 mini tubbed with quadralink the backspace with stock rearend and 18x12 was 8", I narrowed the rearend 5" and went with 5.5" bs for the lippy look. So 18x11.5 with 7.5" bs would have worked on my stock rearend.

Daren

Thank you for the advice that is exactly what I needed to know.

Is that a 67-8 camaro? If so DSE is right by saying the 315 is a better fit. The 335-345 tire truely fits better on the 69's due to their wider outer fenders. Yes a 335 will fit under a 67-8 but you have to roll the lips and do a 3" tub and it's still a tight fit.....personally I like my 315's, they fit well and are a balanced match to the front 245's.

Spoke with dse today they said 68 camaro will fit 335 with budnik ice 12", 5 1/2" back space, 1/2" spacer 53 3/4" rear end. They said no need to roll lip but many people say you do? 3,000.00 for rims and 1,800.00 tires so if roll has to be done I will have to do it now as it is getting painted soon.