BIGE1970 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I see a lot of talk about the 5.5, But have not actually seen anyone with them on. Pictures would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, BIGE1970 said: I see a lot of talk about the 5.5, But have not actually seen anyone with them on. Pictures would be great. Ok, here you go: 275/60-15 BFGs on 15x8 Wheel Vintiques rally rims with 5.5" BS on the rear. That backspace will give at least 3/4" clearance between the sidewall and the unmodified wheel opening lip on the rear quarter. It also allows the use of 3'" deep dish rally trim rings as shown in the photos below. Only a 4" BS is needed on 15x7 rims in the front to accommodate the same deep dish trim rings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 And here is a 275/60 r15 on a wheel vintiques 15x8 with 4.5 backspacing with no issues. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODS70BB Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I have 17x8.5 w/5.75 backspacing. The wheels are getting powder coated right now. I take a picture of the backspacing and with wheels installed, when I get them back. I do have a rear disc brake setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODS70BB Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Can’t really tell much from this picture, but here they are before. 235/45/R17 front 275/40/R17 rear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Here is mine with the 4.5" back spacing with 275 /60/15 redlines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODS70BB Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, 420ponies said: Here is mine with the 4.5" back spacing with 275 /60/15 redlines Love those redlines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I modified the sheet and added the new info 8 Aug 2020 Bruce https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i07rkMPKa6FNuPD_X5J62h0cI_Y-tQpBBlXWFRR1P7Q/edit?usp=sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGE1970 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Thank you all. Has anyone tried, since it fits the mfg spec., 295 on an 8 with 5.5? How much will the 8 pull in the 12.2 spec on 9.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODS70BB Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I got my wheels back yesterday and got some measurements. The rear tires are Toyo 275/40/r17 and are 10.375" wide. The cross section should be 10.83" if it was really 275mm. The back space on the wheel is 5.75". The clearance on the outer wheel well molding is 1.5" and the overall opening is just over 13". That leaves about an 1.125" in back. A 5.5" backspace would work just fine with this tire. A 295 tire would also work as it should be about 11.6" wide. See photos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70MC402 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 8/8/2020 at 6:32 PM, BIGE1970 said: Thank you all. Has anyone tried, since it fits the mfg spec., 295 on an 8 with 5.5? How much will the 8 pull in the 12.2 spec on 9.5? Did you ever try the 295s on the 15x8 5.5 backspacing. Looking at buying a set of 295/55/15 MT ET SS' tires and fitting them on wheels with the previously mentioned wheel configuration. Measuring my wheel opening and axle flange distance from the inner fender it seems like a 5.5 backspacing centers the tire in the opening almost perfectly with an 8 inch wheel, just curious is you did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sd111 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 does anyone know where to buy 5.5 BS rally wheels. I prefer 17" but may go smaller if I must. I have a 72 Nova with relocated shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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