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Rims with good amount of backspace?

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brtnstrns

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What are some good looking rims with a good amount of backspace...i'm wanting to put wider tires on. Any links would be greatly appreciated.
 

brtnstrns

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anybody?
 

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most rims come in many types of backspacing, so decide what wheel you think looks good, then we'll help you with backspacing. It looks from that picture like you have a 65/66, keep in mind that the car itself is the limiting factor in tire size for that year, not the size of the wheel. The most you can reliably go without rubbing is 215 in the front, and 235 in the rear (maaaaaaybe 245, but even 235 is pushing according to fitment charts).

As for choices, I'd go to Summitracing.com and look at their selection/order a catalog. Its impossible to tell a person what type of wheel he is going to like.
 
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Nicks Page has a ton of great info. about tire fitment. A good read for anyone.

John
 

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here's a link

Hello
Here's a link that will tell you what rim/tire size you can go to on a 66
pay attention to the backspacing specs, or they will rub
http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire Fitment Guide 65-6.pdf
Regards
Mach1steve
www.muggziperformance.com
 
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