buying new wheels, need help with backspacing - Lateral-g Forums

marty69212 · #1 10-02-2013, 04:37 PM

im looking at forgelines probably so3's. just can decide on rear back spacing ! u guys got any pics with backspacing ,so I can decide? 5.5,6.0 or 6.5 . going 18x12's on a 69 Camaro!

**camcojb** · #2 10-02-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marty69212

im looking at forgelines probably so3's. just can decide on rear back spacing ! u guys got any pics with backspacing ,so I can decide? 5.5,6.0 or 6.5 . going 18x12's on a 69 Camaro!

Most of the ones I've been involved in are between 5.75" and 6" bs. Of course if your rear end is already narrowed then you need to install it in the car at ride height and do some measuring to determine what to run. If you have not purchased or narrowed your rear end then any of those offsets work fine.

**tubbed69** · #3 10-02-2013, 05:05 PM

this is 18x12 w5.25bs if that helps any

I can send more if you would like

Musclerodz · #4 10-02-2013, 06:26 PM

What is your rear end width? That will decide on you back spacing unless your building the rear to fit the wheels. Let me know if we can help on the Forgeline order or anything else you may need.

marty69212 · #5 10-02-2013, 06:29 PM

haven't bought the rear yet, wanting to get the wheels, mock in place with my brakes before I order,!i don't know if I want that deep of a dish on the back , that y I wanted to see a few different ones!

**FETorino** · #6 10-02-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by marty69212

haven't bought the rear yet, wanting to get the wheels, mock in place with my brakes before I order,!i don't know if I want that deep of a dish on the back , that y I wanted to see a few different ones!

That's a good call. Start with the wheel look you want, mock them for clearance and order the rear to suit it.
Here is a 19x13 (on the right) with a 4" outer shell.

marty69212 · #7 10-02-2013, 10:20 PM

i'm thinking something between those 2 previous posts!what size wheels r u guys running on the front, I was thinking 18x10's or 18x9.5's . I have a scott mock subframe ordered !im guessing a 275 tire in the front.

marty69212 · #8 10-04-2013, 10:07 AM

ordered my rear wheels thru musclerodz yesterday! still would like some feedback on what front size tire and wheel to run!thanks guys !ended up going with a 6inch backspace for the rears !