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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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will wheels with a 4.125 fit on the front and 4.25 fit the rear of this 69 without rubbing?
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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I have read that 4.5 backspacing is ideal. Check out dodgestangs chart here:

http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fit...de%2069-70.pdf
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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4.25 is absolutely wonderful.
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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thanks, i have drums all the way around. by looking at the chart they should work! hope you have good luck fixin your pony.
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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did you end up finding a different set of wheels?
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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i know where some crager ss are at. those rims look good on just about any muscle car. so if i cant find the rim im looking for on the other post i might buy them.
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Guys you can't answer the question without knowing the size of the wheels (width).
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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the front are 15x7 with 4.125 back spacing, the rear are 15x10 with 4.25 back spacing. dont you just measure from the inside of the rim to the edge of the wheel hub?
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Yep, that's how you measure it. Here is a pic of me measuring my old Toyota wheels BS. They have about a 5 1/2 inch BS. You should have anywhere between 4.25 and 4.50 which will work on either the front or the rear.

[IMG]local://upfiles/10034/EDBC146E4BDE4BC5AEBD006153F02B6B.jpg[/IMG]
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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I have serious doubts that the rear will fit properly. You will be sticking out past the fender signifiantly with a 10 inch wheel and 4.25 inch of BS



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