15x8.5" Torq Thrust on 1970 Chevelle

[GotGrunt]

Originally Posted by Lynn

If you get something with a little more backspacing, you won't have any rubbing issues. I have 15 x 10 Centerlines on back of the 68 El Camino, and the outer sidewall doesn't even come close to rubbing even with 275 60 15 tires. I am guessing you already knew that; and were just wondering about 8.5 width with only 3.75 inches of BS.

Unfortunately, there are not many options for backspacing with the new TT wheels.

[x33rs]

There are options, they just cost 3 times the money. The price is appealing but the cheaper ones are only 3.75" back space as you mentioned.

Doesn't work on a chevelle if you want to put some tire under it. I run the torque thrusts on mine with 4.25" back space with a 275-60 tire and it fits under the car no problem with the back end sitting down.

[GotGrunt]

Originally Posted by x33rs

There are options, they just cost 3 times the money. The price is appealing but the cheaper ones are only 3.75" back space as you mentioned.

Doesn't work on a chevelle if you want to put some tire under it. I run the torque thrusts on mine with 4.25" back space with a 275-60 tire and it fits under the car no problem with the back end sitting down.

Do you have a link to the wheels you’re talking about?

[x33rs]

I've bought a couple of sets from "wheelsforless"

They don't list the other offsets on their site, I assume because the price scares off customers. But if you contact them, they do sell other offsets. At least that's how it was a couple years ago unless something has changed. Hope that helps.

[scuncio]

Originally Posted by Lynn

If you get something with a little more backspacing, you won't have any rubbing issues. I have 15 x 10 Centerlines on back of the 68 El Camino, and the outer sidewall doesn't even come close to rubbing even with 275 60 15 tires. I am guessing you already knew that; and were just wondering about 8.5 width with only 3.75 inches of BS.

Exactly...I have had this pair of early 1970s straight-spoke TTs for years and want to finally put them on something. Wish the BS was deeper but what can you do.

[AutumngoldL78]

Here's my old Chevelle .I had 15x8.5 with 28x10.5 Mickey Thompson sportman pros but it rubbed.I reordered some 15x7 and the fit under the wheelwells.

[AutumngoldL78]

Here's another pic with the 15x7.

[tom406]

Vintage Wheel Works has V45 (d spoke) and V40 (straight spoke) cast 1 piece styles in 15x8 with 3-7/8" OR 4-1/2" backspacing for less than $200 per. http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v45