Re: 5 lug conversion

From: Gregg Omo (dak_fan92@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Feb 02 2000 - 01:36:04 EST


Thanks, that measurement would help out tremendously.

Gregg
92 V6 CC

--- Mag318Racr@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 2/1/00 4:37:34 PM Eastern
> Standard Time,
> dak_fan92@yahoo.com writes:
>
> > I am looking to put 17x8 all around. Will this
> cause
> > any clearance problems, and what is the maximum
> or
> > recommended backspacing? I am thinking about
> > 255/50/17's or 255/45/17 whichever are cheaper.
> >
> > thanks for your time.
> >
> > Gregg Omo
> > 92 V6 CC
> >
> Greg, I run 245/45/17's up front on 8 inch rims. My
> '96 has the fender flares
> and they sit flush wit them. On the inside they are
> backspaced to the max (I
> don't remember exactly off hand) and I get very
> minimal rubbing on the
> drivers side at full lock. Take in mind my truck is
> lowered 2" up front, I
> lost close to an inch of clearance when I dropped
> it. I'll try and get a
> measurement on how far they are backspaced in the
> morning. Hope this helps.
>
> Kelly in SC
> '96 CC 5.2
>
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