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**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 02:46 AM

Looking for 15X3.5 fronts and maybe something like a 15x8 or 15x10 for the rears. With or without tires. Let me know what you have ASAP. Ready to buy.

**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 02:53 AM

Oh yeah they need to be for an ls1 Fbody.

**SSmaro** · 01-12-2008, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by dragman

Looking for 15X3.5 fronts and maybe something like a 15x8 or 15x10 for the rears. With or without tires. Let me know what you have ASAP. Ready to buy.

I have a set 15x3.5 and 15x10 with 6.5 bs. Tires on fronts are 165 in great shape, rear are mt etstreet drags, but they are used up,need to be replaced. make an offer if int.

**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 01:20 PM

I think the I need a 5.5 backspacing for th 10". Would you be willing to sell the front's only? What kind of tire's do they have?

Contact me through pm or eamil me at dragman187@yahoo.com

Thanks

**rel3rd** · 01-12-2008, 02:06 PM

Actually, 15x10's need a 7.5" backspace. Here's what 15x10 (7.5" BS) with 275/50/15 MT Drag Radials and 15x3.5 with 165R15 tires looks like on stock suspensioned LS1 car.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/4079/11223/216074.jpg

15x8's would need 5.5" backspace
15x10's use 7.5" backspace...

Hope this helps.

**SSmaro** · 01-12-2008, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by rel3rd

Actually, 15x10's need a 7.5" backspace. Here's what 15x10 (7.5" BS) with 275/50/15 MT Drag Radials and 15x3.5 with 165R15 tires looks like on stock suspensioned LS1 car.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/4079/11223/216074.jpg

15x8's would need 5.5" backspace
15x10's use 7.5" backspace...

Hope this helps.

The 7.5 bs works well for Trans Am/Firebird. The 6.5 works well for the camaro due to the slimmer body design so the tires don't look like they stick out so much.

**SSmaro** · 01-12-2008, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by dragman

I think the I need a 5.5 backspacing for th 10". Would you be willing to sell the front's only? What kind of tire's do they have?

Contact me through pm or eamil me at dragman187@yahoo.com

Thanks

Want to sell as a set only thanks!

**rel3rd** · 01-12-2008, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by SSmaro

The 7.5 bs works well for Trans Am/Firebird. The 6.5 works well for the camaro due to the slimmer body design so the tires don't look like they stick out so much.

That is incorrect. My picture above is very clear in how a 7.5" backspace fits a Camaro properly. If I had one less inch of backspace, the wheel would be OUT 1" farther than it is, which means it would cause the tires to rub the fenderlips. See pic below.

I'd like to see pictures of those on a Camaro. Your theory is 180 degrees backwards.

MORE backspace means the rims are in farther.
A wheel tucked in farther would be of benefit to a "slimmer" Camaro, not a wider Pontiac F body.

10" wheel with 6.5" backspace means that they WILL rub and/or stick out on a Camaro.

**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the info/pic, to make thing's worst I have a trans am. So these would stick in about an inch from the 1/4.

How do you want to sell the wheel's with the rear tire's or without? I probaly wouldn't be able to fit a 325/50/15 with that backspace would I? What about the 275/50/15 aren't those for the 8"-9" wheel's any problems with that size on the 10"? Give me a price Im in Cali so they will need to be shipped? Any pics?

**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by rel3rd

That is incorrect. My picture above is very clear in how a 7.5" backspace fits a Camaro properly. If I had one less inch of backspace, the wheel would be OUT 1" farther than it is, which means it would cause the tires to rub the fenderlips. See pic below.

I'd like to see pictures of those on a Camaro. Your theory is 180 degrees backwards.

MORE backspace means the rims are in farther.
A wheel tucked in farther would be of benefit to a "slimmer" Camaro, not a wider Pontiac F body.

10" wheel with 6.5" backspace means that they WILL rub and/or stick out on a Camaro.

Do you have any pics of the wheels ssmaro?

So they should work for a TA? Is it common for someone with a pontiac fbody to go with a 7.5' or do they usually go with a 6.5"? I wouldn't want them to stick out to much either and rub on the 1/4.

Thanks for the info, I learned something today. Now I know how the backspacing work's, less is more.

**rel3rd** · 01-12-2008, 04:44 PM

Here's a good link regarding fitment on a Pontiac F body

http://www.freewebs.com/casper9t9/dragwheelinfo.htm

**SSmaro** · 01-12-2008, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by rel3rd

That is incorrect. My picture above is very clear in how a 7.5" backspace fits a Camaro properly. If I had one less inch of backspace, the wheel would be OUT 1" farther than it is, which means it would cause the tires to rub the fenderlips. See pic below.

I'd like to see pictures of those on a Camaro. Your theory is 180 degrees backwards.

MORE backspace means the rims are in farther.
A wheel tucked in farther would be of benefit to a "slimmer" Camaro, not a wider Pontiac F body.

10" wheel with 6.5" backspace means that they WILL rub and/or stick out on a Camaro.

Relax man, I typed it backwards. You are correct. If you aren't looking to buy items, it wouldn't hurt to stay out of this. Thanks for correcting me.

**SSmaro** · 01-12-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by dragman

Thanks for the info/pic, to make thing's worst I have a trans am. So these would stick in about an inch from the 1/4.

How do you want to sell the wheel's with the rear tire's or without? I probaly wouldn't be able to fit a 325/50/15 with that backspace would I? What about the 275/50/15 aren't those for the 8"-9" wheel's any problems with that size on the 10"? Give me a price Im in Cali so they will need to be shipped? Any pics?

They come with the rear tires 275's MT ET street drag radial which can be used for a little while, just not good for drag racing. Shipping will be $100 insured to you total. I'll get close up pics of tread soon. Thx.

**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 05:08 PM

Hey Im the same guy talking to you on tech through PM. lol
Small world aint it.

**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by rel3rd

Here's a good link regarding fitment on a Pontiac F body

http://www.freewebs.com/casper9t9/dragwheelinfo.htm

Good info on that link, saved to faviorate's.
Look's like 15X10 need's a 7.5" BS for fbody's.

ssmaro did you have any fitment problems/rubbing with that 6.5" bs? What make/model car where they on?

Thanks

**SSmaro** · 01-12-2008, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by dragman

Good info on that link, saved to faviorate's.
Look's like 15X10 need's a 7.5" BS for fbody's.

ssmaro did you have any fitment problems/rubbing with that 6.5" bs? What make/model car where they on?

Thanks

1995 Camaro-I had the fender lips rolled, no rub with stock width rear end.

**dragman** · 01-12-2008, 06:33 PM

Shoot me a price for the set???

**rel3rd** · 01-13-2008, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by SSmaro

Relax man, I typed it backwards. You are correct. If you aren't looking to buy items, it wouldn't hurt to stay out of this. Thanks for correcting me.

No problem...Just didn't want to see the guy buy the wrong wheels. After all, we are all supposed to be here to help each other out. I didn't mean to be offensive. If I was, I apologize.

Good Luck with the sale.

FWIW, I love the look of my ProStars...Lots of grinding to make them fit, but well worth it.