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usa-69z · #1 02-18-2009, 02:06 AM

Guys , i just want to ask , im runnining 17 x 9.5 with 5.5 backspace now. I will be purchacing new rims asap. I want to go with 18 x 10 , Question is ...if i keep same backspace do i gain that half inch 'outwards' and inside stays the same? I seem to have plenty of room toward the outer edge.

ProdigyCustoms · #2 02-18-2009, 05:59 AM

What rims are you getting? If they can set the backspace where you want it, you need a 5.75 Backspace

usa-69z · #3 02-18-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

What rims are you getting? If they can set the backspace where you want it, you need a 5.75 Backspace

Hi Frank , your everywhere mate ! thanx for all your input by the way.

So with the backspace 'as per my pic' i do want to move my rim and tire outward a bit. So does changing the backspace to 5.75 centre it more with the up in size? Inside of rim and tire is tight but as you can see i got room to move outwards. Am i gaining anything really?
Still undecided on something like Ryans (Rybar) red 69 (rim size) or going the dse mini tub and changing things up.

Wade

ProdigyCustoms · #4 02-18-2009, 02:42 PM

Well, it is always better to have room to shim the wheel out. The extra 1/2" if room will add 3/8" to the overall section width of the tire.

What rims are you looking at?

usa-69z · #5 02-18-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

Well, it is always better to have room to shim the wheel out. The extra 1/2" if room will add 3/8" to the overall section width of the tire.

What rims are you looking at?

The rim choice depends on the mini tub or not. Ive got the old tried an true tt2s in 17s and was thinkinking 18s in same ? but a 10 instead of 9.5 rear.
or Intro KWC forged 3 piece or the rushforths.
All very different and hard to pick. Its all driving me nuts really

Im really taken with Ryan Barechellos red 69 (rybar) the stance and rims with no tubs. I could spend more bux on other stuff then?

buickfunnycar.com · #6 02-19-2009, 12:33 PM

I run an 18x10 rear w/5.625" b/s but the 5.75" b/s Frank recommended will work as well,if not better.I'd say I still have about 5/8" clearance on the drivers side and almost 1" on the pass side.No rubbing issues inside or out.
Don't have many taken from behind,this is what I have on file: