FLY 9999
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I'm looking at a stock '63 Belvedere. I have a 10" wide Centerline with the 4.75 backspace. Probably would like to put a 10"-10.5 slick on that tire. Will it fit or is a spring relocation kit mandatory?
Did you eliminate the wheel lip?I was using a 10.5x28 slick on my 62 savoy, on a 8.5x15 centerline autodrag with 4 7/8 backspace. I have to use 3/16 and 1/4 spacers. But I'm positive that mine doesn't have the stock width 62 rearend. I think it's a 65 housing and axles.
I THINK you might have trouble with that much tire on a ten inch rim, i think it will move the tire too close to the fender. You might get away with a 9x28. The stocker guys use 9s on a ten inch rim all the time.
I had barely a finger width at the fender, and about 3/8" to the springs with my 10.5".
Those rims are the wrong back space depending on the width of the rear.Not eliminated, just rolled.
If you move springs and tubs you can get lots of tire underneath. I think the op wanted to know how much tire he could use on the rims he's got.
I dont think they are the wrong backspace , i think they are just too big for a car with a stock width rearend and stock spring location. Any more backspace, they are against the springs, any less and they're into the fender. The only way i see them working is with less tire than the op wants.Those rims are the wrong back space depending on the width of the rear.
A 9" slick is always questionable on a regular prep track. Now at a S/SS event, the tracks are well prepped or those cars can't launch well. I have a BB/550 HP and a 727 w/2.75 first gear. I'm looking for a roller that is light enough and figuring what I will need to put it all together. The '63 that I found needs nothing body-wise. Just needs my power parts. My '65 stocker from 45+ years ran 7" slicks. That's the only reference that I have for that body style and tire fit.