back spacing for Centerline Telestars?

[N.W. Buick]

I just picked up a set of M/T drag radials in a 255 x 60 x r15 and wanted to mount them up on a set of telestars and needed to know which rim to use?

The 15 x 7's have 3.5" of backspacing and the 15x8's have 4" inches of backspacing. I'm concerned about rubbing on the inside of the frame / shocks and the in the wheelwell and don't want to have to use spacers since I have the Hochkis lowering rear springs. Also the car has the complete HR Parts rear suspension and the hooker exhaust.

Right now I'm leaning towards the 15 x 8's but wanted to get input.

Thanks

Mike

 

[Welby]

I have 15x8, 4" B.S. TelStars on mine and run 265/50 radials. For what it's worth I have 80's F-body springs in the back which lowered it an easy 2-2.5" in the rear compared to the stock coils.

There's a ton of room everywhere, they should work out great for you The only thing I'd be concerned with is the 27" height since you have it lowered, they might rub in the wheelwell on bumps, but I doubt it... the 265's I have are 25.5" tall and there's alot of room. I'm going pick up 275/50 drag radials when I have the $$$

 

[chasmat2316]

I have 15x8's with 4inch back space with 275-60's. Fit's great, no rub!

 

[FlyinGN]

I have same size with a 275 50 15 tire with no rub.. (with alum drums)

I have 15x8's with 4inch back space with 275-60's. Fit's great, no rub!

 

[N.W. Buick]

Forgot to mention earlier that the car now has regular rear (Bendix) drums on it. I had to replace last year since Alumunim ones were hammered. I know that the OEM drum were smaller ?? so will the new one's one make of difference??? If not then, I'm going to go with the 15 x 8's.

Thanks for the photos and input....:smile:

Mike

 

[FlyinGN]

aluminum and cast ARE oem.... aluminum ones have a thicker face to push out th ewheels a tiny bit..