tire and wheel fitment
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tire and wheel fitment
I have a 72 nova with a 29 x 10 hoosier slick on an 8.5 rim with a 4 7/8 back spacing.My question is what how will it effect the slick on a 10" rim with a 5'" backspacing?Will the rim pull the section width out more towards the quarter panel or with less section width will the tire still fit under the car?Thanks for your help guys.
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Ed-vancedEngines
We are talking about theoretical dimensions becuase I do not think anyone is making wheels in these dimensions. Actually I am also questioning your original 8 1/2 wheel. Are you positive it is not an 8 inch wheel?
Moving downward from what you want;
A 9 inch wheel would equal a 4 1/2 back space
A 8 1/2 inch wheel would equal a 4 1/4 inch back space.
So if you are moving from a 8 1/2 inch with a 4 7/8 back space it would equal a 10 inch wheel with a 5 5/8 backspace.
Moving up from what you have;
9 1/2 equals a 5 3/8 backspace
10 equals a 5 5/8 inch backspace to put tire at exactly the same place as the 8 1/2 with the 4 7/8 bacspace.
Ed
Moving downward from what you want;
A 9 inch wheel would equal a 4 1/2 back space
A 8 1/2 inch wheel would equal a 4 1/4 inch back space.
So if you are moving from a 8 1/2 inch with a 4 7/8 back space it would equal a 10 inch wheel with a 5 5/8 backspace.
Moving up from what you have;
9 1/2 equals a 5 3/8 backspace
10 equals a 5 5/8 inch backspace to put tire at exactly the same place as the 8 1/2 with the 4 7/8 bacspace.
Ed