71 Roadrunner back space

• Jan 2, 2018

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jprather

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can i run a 5" back space rim on a 71 Roadrunner without making any mods to springs ??

 

• Jan 3, 2018

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wow, no one knows ?

 

• Jan 17, 2018

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I run 4.5” on my 73. Lots of space for the tires. 255 in 8” rim

 

• Feb 12, 2018

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I'm running 275/60R15 15x8 with 4.5" of backspace on my 73. looks like it lives there but it is a close fit.

 

• Mar 9, 2018

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The question is too generic, your backspace (will it fit) will depend on the width of the rim - what size are you running 8"? 9" 10" 11"?

 

• Mar 9, 2018

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The back spacing is fine as long as your running a 7" -9" 10" wheel will start to poke out 7" will be in bound a bit !