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Old 10-16-2011, 10:09 PM
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hey guys,

i need tires for my car, but i dont like my rims, so i am going to get new rims before i get my tires, im just not sure what back spacing i should get...?

also, how wide and how big should the rim be?

thanks for any help

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Old 10-16-2011, 10:27 PM
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what aboutthese?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/2642454221.html
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:08 PM
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ok, if you go with a 8 inch wide wheel you will need 5 1/2 backspacing. If you want a 10 inch wide wheel you will need a 6 1/2 backspacing.
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-...eels-rims.html
All of these will work. Most people buy there wheels from them.
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