Wider tires and wheel offset

Aftrbrnr

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I was thinking of getting 275/50R15 tires on the back for my car. I would mount them on 15x8 Drag-Lites, which come in 4.5" and 5.5" (positive) offsets. I looked on the Internet and it says 5.5" is correct for my car, but if I wanted to make sure the tires don't rub with the inside components such as the quad-shocks, should I go for the 4.5" ones?

 

Aftrbrnr

Whitey cashier gave me the wrong change at the sup

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bump

 

bynummustang

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I have no clue.

 

68torinogt

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id say go with what they say fits.

 

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Go with the 5.5. you will have to lose the quad shocks which are useless. If you go with the 4.5 your tires will stick out of the fenderwells out 3/4 of and inch.

 

Aftrbrnr

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Will wheel spacers remedy the problem?

 

90lxcoupe

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search it this question is asked weekly it seems