R Rotti54 Member Joined Jun 10, 2012 Sep 22, 2014 #1 Hey guys trying to decide between 15x8.5 and 15x10 T-Type wheels for the rear of my WE4. Could you guys post pics and info of your wheel/tire sizes for me and if you have used any spacers etc??? Thanks Matt
Hey guys trying to decide between 15x8.5 and 15x10 T-Type wheels for the rear of my WE4. Could you guys post pics and info of your wheel/tire sizes for me and if you have used any spacers etc??? Thanks Matt
XracerX First Methanol Kits Joined Jun 25, 2001 Sep 22, 2014 #2 take a look here... http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/pictureguides/wheels/
R Rotti54 Member Joined Jun 10, 2012 Sep 22, 2014 #3 Thanks that is informative, but i really want to see what those sizes look like on the cars. And what tire sizes guys are running
Thanks that is informative, but i really want to see what those sizes look like on the cars. And what tire sizes guys are running
BEATAV8 The Engine Whisperer Joined Feb 14, 2002 Sep 22, 2014 #4 I have 15x9.5 vectors on mine. I found some clean 8.5" vactors and added an inch to the back side. Will post pics later.
I have 15x9.5 vectors on mine. I found some clean 8.5" vactors and added an inch to the back side. Will post pics later.
R Rotti54 Member Joined Jun 10, 2012 Sep 22, 2014 #5 Thanks BEATAV8 looking forward to seeing them! Bring Em on guys!
TurboTnZ06 Go on red! Joined May 7, 2002 Sep 22, 2014 #6 Stock T 15x7 .5 inch spacer, 28x9 MT ET Drag Vector 15x8.5 no spacer MT ET 26x10 (actually measured out to a 27 inch tire installed)
Stock T 15x7 .5 inch spacer, 28x9 MT ET Drag Vector 15x8.5 no spacer MT ET 26x10 (actually measured out to a 27 inch tire installed)
R Rotti54 Member Joined Jun 10, 2012 Sep 22, 2014 #7 Yeah i like that look, you think a 15x10 with a 275/6015 would rub the fenderwells???
TurboTnZ06 Go on red! Joined May 7, 2002 Sep 22, 2014 #8 275 60 can rub depending on the backspace. Hoosier 275 60 15 on my 15x8.5 vectors rubbed outer wheel lip.
275 60 can rub depending on the backspace. Hoosier 275 60 15 on my 15x8.5 vectors rubbed outer wheel lip.
TurboTnZ06 Go on red! Joined May 7, 2002 Sep 22, 2014 #10 You can machine the back of the vector to move them in a hair but not much, then still have to trim the outer well to clear.
You can machine the back of the vector to move them in a hair but not much, then still have to trim the outer well to clear.
N Nick Micale Tech Advisor Staff member Joined May 26, 2001 Sep 22, 2014 #11 This Limited has 8" front and 10" rear wheels:
R Rotti54 Member Joined Jun 10, 2012 Sep 22, 2014 #12 Thats nice wonder if the rear is a 50 or 60 series tire?
XracerX First Methanol Kits Joined Jun 25, 2001 Sep 23, 2014 #13 From when I was looking into this backspacing ordeal. http://gnttype.org/forums/archive/index.php?t-3304.html Ken Mosher writes back in 2005 from the gnttype.org archives link above: "Ideal backspace is right around 4" to 3 7/8" (depending on iron or aluminum drums). You get slightly more clearance with the aluminum drums and 4" works great."
From when I was looking into this backspacing ordeal. http://gnttype.org/forums/archive/index.php?t-3304.html Ken Mosher writes back in 2005 from the gnttype.org archives link above: "Ideal backspace is right around 4" to 3 7/8" (depending on iron or aluminum drums). You get slightly more clearance with the aluminum drums and 4" works great."