Centerline Convo Pro, 15X8.5 and 15X4...which backspace?
02-15-2005, 10:30 AM
#1
Centerline Convo Pro, 15X8.5 and 15X4...which backspace? I am thinking the 15 x 8.5 should use the 5" backspace, bolt circle 5X4 3/4
and the 15 X 4 should use the 1 3/4" backspace, bolt circle 5X4 3/4..
This sound right. Want to not have to grind or use spacers.
SDB
and the 15 X 4 should use the 1 3/4" backspace, bolt circle 5X4 3/4..
This sound right. Want to not have to grind or use spacers.
SDB
02-15-2005, 01:13 PM
#2
5 inches it too small. 5.5 inches which I believe is the largest BS they offer is still too small. The wheel will not be centered in the wheelwell like a stock 8 inch F-body rim. FWIW, a stock 4th gen 8 inch F-body rim varies from 6.25 to 6.75 (depending on the year and style rim).
This means (using the 8.5 rim).at even 5.5 will protrude over ~1.5 inches further then where a stock 8 inch F-body rim sits. It will stick out from the fender area. Some guys use 7.5 inch wide rims which is a pretty darn small rim especially since you can take advantage of your large fender area using a much wider tire.
I see folks wondering whether 45mm or 50mm offset is best...which is ~3/16 of an inch variance. anything over 1 inch is a huge difference.
Another problem with the size rim your considering is I see folks trying to stuff a 26x11.5 ET street or the like on the smaller ~8 inch rim...this is too small and not recommended by the tire manufacture.
Either consider a smaller rim using a narrow slick, resize your axles to accept the BS options they offer or consider another brand rim.
Hope this helps,
Steve
This means (using the 8.5 rim).at even 5.5 will protrude over ~1.5 inches further then where a stock 8 inch F-body rim sits. It will stick out from the fender area. Some guys use 7.5 inch wide rims which is a pretty darn small rim especially since you can take advantage of your large fender area using a much wider tire.
I see folks wondering whether 45mm or 50mm offset is best...which is ~3/16 of an inch variance. anything over 1 inch is a huge difference.
Another problem with the size rim your considering is I see folks trying to stuff a 26x11.5 ET street or the like on the smaller ~8 inch rim...this is too small and not recommended by the tire manufacture.
Either consider a smaller rim using a narrow slick, resize your axles to accept the BS options they offer or consider another brand rim.
Hope this helps,
Steve
