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Custom backspacing

65 Ply

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Does anyone now if you can get custom backspacing for American Racing Torq Thrust D? In particular, I'm looking for 15"x10" with 5.75" backspace.

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You can try Google Search "Stockton Wheel" here in Calif., they will do all most any backspace & diameter wheel rim combo you want, they can remove the hoops/outer rims & install new if necessary, if that's the centers you like, they may even have those centers possibly... call them they are in the phone book & on the web...
 
You can try Google Search "Stockton Wheel" here in Calif., they will do all most any backspace & diameter wheel rim combo you want, they can remove the hoops/outer rims & install new if necessary, if that's the centers you like, they may even have those centers possibly... call them they are in the phone book & on the web...

thank you Budnicks. I used Stockton for steel wheels in the past, but did not think to use them for one piece aluminum.
 
You might end up with a 5.5 BS and .25 inch spacer.
If you do that, wouldn't you end up with 5 1/4 back space?

thank you Budnicks. I used Stockton for steel wheels in the past, but did not think to use them for one piece aluminum.
Don't know how they are these days, but several years ago a buddy used them and it took 3 times and they were still not right and had to use 3/8" spacers. The first time was way off, the second time they came back with Ford centers and the 3rd, we just made spacers and gave up.
 
for my application I agree with Cranky. Spacers will move the tire closer to the fender (which I'm trying to avoid).
 
If my old memory serves me right,a 5.5 B/S is one of the standard.You calculated 5.75.So if the tire is too close to the inside,a spacer can be used.If you need LESS B/S,you need different rims.I use 2 different size spacers for my street meats for the fit I need.
 

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I thought increasing the back space moves the inner wheel rim closer to the spring or frame?
 
To measure the B/S on a rim,set it face down and lay a flat bar accross the rim.Then take your measuring device and measure from the mounting surface to the flatbar.That's the backspace:grin:
 
To measure the B/S on a rim,set it face down and lay a flat bar accross the rim.Then take your measuring device and measure from the mounting surface to the flatbar.That's the backspace:grin:
Yup. Wheel back space doesn't change but if you want less to the inside, add a spacer. No?
 
I think 3.75" is the standard BS for the 15 x 10 Torq Thrust Ds. That's what is currently on my 65 Belvedere. Springs have been moved in 3" and an a-body width diff is in the car.
 
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Hi 65 Ply-

65 hemi is right they come 3.75"... but you can pretty much get what you want (within reason no less than
3.75"). I just ordered a set from Jegs 15 X 10 w/4.5" BS.. additional $60 ea wheel for the custom BS. They also want 6 weeks manufacturing time (I think it will be closer to 8 with holidays). Just got an email from them, will not have my fronts 15 X 4.5's until 1-17-12. Oh well... I will have them for next year.

Good Luck-
Glen
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