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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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im not sure of what back spacing to use for weld drag lites i have a 91 gt
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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nobody here knows
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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I think it is 5.5 with a 15x9
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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i was looking at getting 15x8 say thats why i was asking
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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you can fit a 15x9 thats what mine are .
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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so a 15x9 with 5.5 will fit perfect i found a guy selling 15x8 with 3.5 back spacing thats why i asked i dont understand the whiole backspacing thing
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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15x8 or 15x9 go with 5.5 backspacing.. you want be happy with 3.5 backspacing at all...
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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i dont have any problems with mine set flush with quater panel i had to roll the inner fenders up tho so wouldnt rub . but thats not a big deal bout 90% guys on here who run big tires prob done same thing.
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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alright so 5.5 it is thanks for the help
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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no prob



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