What size rear wheels?

uhoh5.0

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• Mar 23, 2010

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I am swapping in an 8" rear and need to pick up some new 5 lug wheels. I want to reuse my 215 14" tires so I am just going to pick up 2 of the cheap modular steel wheels for now. I'm pretty sure the bolt pattern is 5 on 4.5 but I need to know what backspacing to get? Also I am assuming that with a 215 wide tire 14x7 would be the correct width? Please help, trying to get this wrapped up.
Thanks

 

tx65coupe

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• Mar 24, 2010

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Your right about the bolt pattern. The backspacing should be 4.25. At least thats what it is with my 15x7 Magnum 500's. I have 215 60 15 front. You should be fine with what you want to do.

 

uhoh5.0

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• Mar 24, 2010

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most of the wheels I am finding are 14x6 with 3.5 inch backspacing though. WOuld that work???

 

uhoh5.0

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• Mar 24, 2010

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i am going to try to take one of my back wheels off today and measure the backspace the best I can to get an idea of what is on there now. They are aftermarket wheels but look nice and fit correctly. I just need 5 lug now!