strotter Posted August 27, 2002 Share Posted August 27, 2002 OK, assume I'm 'tarded. I'm ready to buy wheels, '72 with stock suspension parts. Eagle makes a wheel I like, the #28 ( http://www.americaneaglewheel.com/wheels_detail.cfm?id=19 ) but I just want to make sure the darned things fit before I get into the giant "sending them back hassle". They are available in a couple of sizes for 4x4.5, 15" diameter, including 7" with 0 mm offset and 4" backspacing. JTR sez that, for 15"x7", you should have about -13mm (-1/2") offset with 4.5" backspacing. The little sketch I made suggests that the wheels will "stick out" 1/2" farther than JTR's suggestion. Is that correct, and if so, will this fit? I'd like to avoid rolling the fender lips if possible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 Looks like part #0280-5705 or #0289-5705 will work for you without spacers or adaptors. Rolling the fenders will all depend on what tires you will run. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 28, 2002 Share Posted August 28, 2002 IME, 7" wide wheel works with 4" backspacing. My 205 60 14 on 15x7 Centerlines worked, but the car didn't steer all that well because of the positive offset. They had 3 5/16" backspacing. My current wheels are 16x7 with 4" backspacing. Also Centerlines and I have Suspension Techniques springs that are stock diameter but lower the car 1". I could not get away with 4 1/2" backspacing. I am running 205 55 16's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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