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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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what back spacing and width (weld prostars) do i need to tuck a set of 275/60/15 mickey drag radials in the fender wells ? i want to replace my rims as the wheels stick out past the fender and i dont like the look 9not to mention the rubbing if i have a passenger. the tires are brand new so im looking to just replace the wheels.

can anyone help me out with the sizes i need for my rims?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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anyone?
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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The rims I have are 7.5 backspacing and tuck nicely. The currently have the MT 275/60s.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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15x8---5.5" backspacing

15x10---7.5" backspacing
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I forgot to add that I had the 15x10s.
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