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  • Start date Start date Mar 26, 2004

'01 Steed

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What's the best backspacing, appearance wise, for 15X10's? I plan on running 26" ET Streets.
Also, what's the smallest wheel I can use up front with 13" Cobra brakes? I'd like to run 15x5's, with a 2-3/4" backspacing, but will that work?

Thanks!!!
 
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The ideal backspace for a 99+ car is 7 inch for a 15x10. And not too sure about your fronts but there is a caliper clearance problem with 15 inch wheels and 13 inch brakes. A minimum of 3/4 inch spacer and minor clearancing of the brakes is required to fit a 15x3.5 weld wheel.
 

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Thanks Brian! Looks like I'm gonna have to go with a larger front. That's actually better anyhow, 'cause I think the rubber would weigh more than the aluminum.
Thanks again!
 
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I have 15x10 weld draglites on my 02 and the backspacing you should go with is 6 1/2 inch. they look good
 
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