Backspacing question

[tt455]

Is 4-7/8" too much BS on a 15 x 8.5 wheel? Tire would be 275/60 going on an 87 Turbo T car. Ty

 

[JC'sGN]

it will be close.... but you can always go back out with a thin spacer.

 

[Turbo6inKY]

Should be fine.

If you can, find somebody with an old tire they'll give you and get it mounted on your wheels and test fit it to be sure.

 

[tt455]

Thanks guys

 

[TurboTGuy]

Tight, Tight, Tight.........

 

[MNwe4]

I'll echo replies here. 275/60 on 15x8 w/ 4" BS is 1/2" from frame rail on each side on my car. Going with 7/8" more BS but only a 1/2" wider wheel I bet would rub when cornering. Small spacer and extended lugs might get you there.

For other reference I looked at a few other club cars last weekend with 275/60 on 15x10's with 4.5" BS and they had around 3/4" clearance to the frame.

 

[SCOOBY DOO]

It won't fit. Ran a 4.5 inch backspace with a 7/32 spacer with the 275/60/15 DR on my car.