...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Technical Discussions > Wheels and Tires
Reload this Page Chevelle Backspacing Questions
User Name
Password



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-27-2007, 09:52 PM
InMotionJosh InMotionJosh is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 222
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Chevelle Backspacing Questions
I am about to order some wheels for my chevelle. I need to know the front and rear backspacing numbers for a 10 inch wheel in the back and 8 and 8.5 fronts. This is on a 70 chevelle.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-28-2007, 07:49 AM
nitrorocket's Avatar
nitrorocket nitrorocket is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Posts: 488
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
10" in back will need 5.5" backspace. An 8" front will need 4" and 8.5" will need 4.25" to get as much out of it as possible.
__________________
Twin Turbo LS1 '71 Chevelle
1000 hp 93 octane street car
6 speed
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-28-2007, 07:57 AM
InMotionJosh InMotionJosh is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 222
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by nitrorocket
10" in back will need 5.5" backspace. An 8" front will need 4" and 8.5" will need 4.25" to get as much out of it as possible.
Thanks...

Do you see any problems running those sizes? I want to run a 305 tire in the rear and hopefully not cut too much.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-28-2007, 11:40 AM
nitrorocket's Avatar
nitrorocket nitrorocket is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Posts: 488
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
I run a 315 in the rear on 11" rims in my 71...same car.

I would go 9" in the front to fit the 275 tires, and the rear I would use the rim that fits the tire you need. More power need a wider tire.
__________________
Twin Turbo LS1 '71 Chevelle
1000 hp 93 octane street car
6 speed
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-28-2007, 12:08 PM
jjl4004 jjl4004 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 10
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
What backspacing would be needed for the 9" wheel up front with a 275?

Do you think a 68 chevelle would have the same backspacing measurements since it is essentially the same body?
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-28-2007, 12:11 PM
nitrorocket's Avatar
nitrorocket nitrorocket is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
Posts: 488
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
About a 4.5" would work, but you really need to measure, every car can vary up to 1/2" depending on body placement.
__________________
Twin Turbo LS1 '71 Chevelle
1000 hp 93 octane street car
6 speed
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:34 PM.
Contact Us - Lateral-g.net - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net