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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Default backspacing?
whats the backspacing for wheels needed on a 66?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Depends on the size of the wheel.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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15 inch. 15x7 15x8(rear)
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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I have 15X8 with 4" backspacing all around and 215x60 tires. I've done the drop, and occasionally the fronts rub when the wheels are turned, but it's nothing I can't live with.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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what would 3.625 backspacing do?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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im basicly asking if i could get away with 3.625 backspacin
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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https://mustangforums.com/forum/wheels-and-tires-75/
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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not without rolling the fenders. and still its a maybe..
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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hey ox, do you have any pics of your car?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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I think your 3.65 backspacing would be fine on 7" wheels, but the 8" would probably be too wide on the front spacing.
(I added one more picture to show you it's not all smashed up on the other side.)








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