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    1. #1
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      2 much back spacing??

      i was looking at some new rims and the rears are 17 by 9 do u think a 6.77" backspacing is 2 much? they would be going on a 65 chevelle and i was looking to run at least a 275 tire thanks
      thanks

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    2. #2
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      yes? no? maybe so? anyone
      https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=22724

      65ss chevelle
      95 lt1 LE2 heads gm847 cam, 1.6 gold sereis roller rockers,52mm tb,37lb racetronix injectors. hooker headers

      63ss nova
      350:cam headers,roller rockers.pete jackson gear drive,
      th350 shift kit 3,500 stall
      3:73

      **Drive it like you stole it!!

    3. #3
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      Quote Originally Posted by lt1chevelle
      i was looking at some new rims and the rears are 17 by 9 do u think a 6.77" backspacing is 2 much? they would be going on a 65 chevelle and i was looking to run at least a 275 tire thanks
      thanks
      Yeah,6.77" is a little much. You're going to need around 5.5" to fit that size wheel on your car. A friend's 65 Elky has 17x9.5 rears w/5.875" backspacing and 285/40's.
      This is with a stock width rear end,right?


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