Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing???

Keith Bennett · 07-27-2008, 04:03 PM

I am building a '69 Camaro Stocker 396ci stick, I plan on running a 10" wheel. Can anyone tell me what wheel and backspacing you run?
I have Aero Space disc kit for my car.
Thanks

Keith

Alan Roehrich · 07-27-2008, 08:22 PM

It really depends on your housing. Around 5" to 5 1/2" should get you close.

Keith Bennett · 07-27-2008, 09:23 PM

Stock housing, when we measured it we came up with 4 1/2 inch backspacing I would need. Then I wanted something lighter than weld drag lites I had. But the Alumistar only comes in full inch increments. I ordered new rear disc set that the hats are 1/4 inch each, that would make up for 1/2 inch that I am off. I am not wanting to run spacers even though it would only be 1/4 spacers...

Keith

Joe Sprint Bros · 07-28-2008, 11:25 AM

Keith, I think with a little attention, you can use a 10" Holeshot wheel with 4 7/8" BS. Call John @ Holeshot wheels in Bunnell Fla, (800)372-4533. Joe.

jason patterson · 07-28-2008, 12:59 PM

I had a 4.5"back spacing 15x8 on my 70 camaro, Im going to a 5" back spacing 15x10 Weld Magnums they work on my car. About 1/2" of space from tires to shocks.

Bill Harris · 07-28-2008, 07:18 PM

Hey Alan, why would it depend on your housing for stock? Rule for rear end in stock says "distance between backing plates may not be changed". ??

Keith Bennett · 07-29-2008, 12:37 AM

Thanks Guys,
I will check on the Holeshots.
The Weld Alumistars I checked on are 5" backspacing. Which is what i wanted to run because they are light, but they are 1/4" to deep. So I just thought I would ask on this sight with all the knowledge here.

Thanks again
Keith

G Schenck · 07-29-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Harris

Rule for rear end in stock says "distance between backing plates may not be changed". ??

Now that there is down right funny.

Greg

Alan Roehrich · 07-29-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Harris

Hey Alan, why would it depend on your housing for stock? Rule for rear end in stock says "distance between backing plates may not be changed". ??

Bill,
I've seen some funny stuff up under some cars in Stock. If you think about it, there are a lot more 12 bolts in Camaros, Novas, and Chevelles than there were from the factory. Sort of like there area lot more 9" Fords in Mustangs than there were from the factory. I AGREE with you, they are SUPPOSED to be stock width. But when was the last time you saw NHRA measure one? Besides, at least 1/2 of them have rear wheel disc brakes (including the car he asked about) and they don't even HAVE backing plates. I'm not judging or accusing, I'm not EXCUSING either, just dealing with the real world. By the way, I left out the possibility that the aftermarket axles can and often do have a different distance from the bearing to the flange, not to mention a C-clip eliminator bearing and block. The guy asked about wheel back spacing, I figured I'd try to get him pointed in the right direction, and he could deal with whether or not his housing was legal to the letter of the rule.

Bill Harris · 07-29-2008, 05:10 PM

Don't get all worked up Alan.. I'm just pulling your chain!! Don't make me come out there with my tape measure.....!!!

07-27-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 463 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? I am building a '69 Camaro Stocker 396ci stick, I plan on running a 10" wheel. Can anyone tell me what wheel and backspacing you run? I have Aero Space disc kit for my car. Thanks Keith __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

07-27-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,098 Likes: 1,550 Liked 1,778 Times in 404 Posts	Re: Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? It really depends on your housing. Around 5" to 5 1/2" should get you close. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

07-27-2008, 09:23 PM	#3
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 463 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? Stock housing, when we measured it we came up with 4 1/2 inch backspacing I would need. Then I wanted something lighter than weld drag lites I had. But the Alumistar only comes in full inch increments. I ordered new rear disc set that the hats are 1/4 inch each, that would make up for 1/2 inch that I am off. I am not wanting to run spacers even though it would only be 1/4 spacers... Keith __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

07-28-2008, 11:25 AM	#4
Joe Sprint Bros Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? Keith, I think with a little attention, you can use a 10" Holeshot wheel with 4 7/8" BS. Call John @ Holeshot wheels in Bunnell Fla, (800)372-4533. Joe.

07-28-2008, 12:59 PM	#5
jason patterson Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Highlands,Texas Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? I had a 4.5"back spacing 15x8 on my 70 camaro, Im going to a 5" back spacing 15x10 Weld Magnums they work on my car. About 1/2" of space from tires to shocks. __________________ 456Q B/S

07-28-2008, 07:18 PM	#6
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? Hey Alan, why would it depend on your housing for stock? Rule for rear end in stock says "distance between backing plates may not be changed". ?? __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

07-29-2008, 12:37 AM	#7
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 463 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? Thanks Guys, I will check on the Holeshots. The Weld Alumistars I checked on are 5" backspacing. Which is what i wanted to run because they are light, but they are 1/4" to deep. So I just thought I would ask on this sight with all the knowledge here. Thanks again Keith __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"

07-29-2008, 05:10 PM	#10
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Camaro Rear Wheel Backspacing??? Don't get all worked up Alan.. I'm just pulling your chain!! Don't make me come out there with my tape measure.....!!! __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S