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Steve

Steve

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I've used the search function and can't find the answer so apologies for yet another backspace question.
I'm looking to buy some new wheels for the Runner.The Cragers I have on there now are 15 x 7,235/60/15 front with 4" backspace,rears are 15 x 8,275/60/15 with 4.5" backspace.I get no rubbing issues at all even on full lock with this set up :yesnod: :thumbsup:
I can get 15 x 8 with 4.5" backspace on the new wheels for the rear so no problem there,the 15 x 7 fronts however come with either 3.5" or 4.5" backspace not 4".Which would be the size to go for bearing in mind I want to run the same size front tyre as before?
 
Steve, I run a 15" X 7" w/ 3.5" backspacing up front w/ no issues. My tires are 70 series, not 60 series, but I doubt the extra little bulge in the sidewall or wider footprint will cause you any issues. I say go for it. :thumbsup:
 
ACME A12 said:
Steve, I run a 15" X 7" fine w/ 3.5" backspacing up front w/ no issues. My tires are 70 series, not 60 series, but I doubt the extra little bulge in the sidewall or wider footprint will cause you any issues. I say go for it. :thumbsup:
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Should be fine. That's what mine are and my tires are 255/60r15.
 
Steve said:
Thanks Ray/Marty,just want to make sure I get the right size before I order them.

peresvet24 said:
Why are you going to do it :huh:
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Just for a change of look
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But your not going to tell us what kind of wheels yet are you :jester:
 
so Steve......love the red car... :D England shoulda won the war, you guys were robbed....
btw...whatcha gonna do with those 15x8s...... :groucho:
 
Basketcase said:
so Steve......love the red car... :D England shoulda won the war, you guys were robbed....
btw...whatcha gonna do with those 15x8s...... :groucho:
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Sorry Dave..keeping 'em.I love Cragers too,only buying some other wheels so I can switch and change when the mood takes me.
 
Steve said:
Basketcase said:
so Steve......love the red car... :D England shoulda won the war, you guys were robbed....
btw...whatcha gonna do with those 15x8s...... :groucho:
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Sorry Dave..keeping 'em.I love Cragers too,only buying some other wheels so I can switch and change when the mood takes me.
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Probably really cheap to ship them across the pond too... :basketcase:

:jester:
 
ACME A12 said:
Steve said:
Basketcase said:
so Steve......love the red car... :D England shoulda won the war, you guys were robbed....
btw...whatcha gonna do with those 15x8s...... :groucho:
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Sorry Dave..keeping 'em.I love Cragers too,only buying some other wheels so I can switch and change when the mood takes me.
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Probably really cheap to ship them across the pond too... :basketcase:

:jester:
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I don't know, isn't he closer to China :pot:
 
Steve......love the red car... :D England shoulda won the war, you guys were robbed....
btw...whatcha gonna do with those 15x8s...... :groucho:[/quote]
Sorry Dave..keeping 'em.I love Cragers too,only buying some other wheels so I can switch and change when the mood takes me.[/quote]

Probably really cheap to ship them across the pond too... :basketcase:

:jester:[/quote]
I don't know, isn't he closer to China :pot:[/quote]

Are you suggesting they should be sent back to where they originally came from!!! :jester:
 
well the two I got from Bahama were "Made in good 'ol Mexico"......
and I hope shipping across the pond won't be too bad...my Magnums just might be going to Germany and a set of Cragars comming back my way...
 
Basketcase said:
well the two I got from Bahama were "Made in good 'ol Mexico"......
and I hope shipping across the pond won't be too bad...

I guess Dave it comes down to how much do you want 'em. :jester:
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