Front wheel backspace

Stocker · 03-23-2009, 08:49 PM

I want to order new front wheels Comp 5 1 pc. bolt-on. (Billet Specialties) for my Chevrolet Nova SS1970..I am not sure what backspace to order ,They offer 1.75 or 2.25 backspace ?

Thank for any help!

Bob Gullett · 03-23-2009, 09:45 PM

On my Nova I use a Bogart wheel with a 1.75 backspacing. Same with the Malibu.

Stocker · 03-24-2009, 08:36 AM

I use M/T 26X 7.50 15 -LT front runner .Is it possible to use a taller front runner,without rubbing the tire in the wheel house?

CrateCamaro · 03-24-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

I want to order new front wheels Comp 5 1 pc. bolt-on. (Billet Specialties) for my Chevrolet Nova SS1970..I am not sure what backspace to order ,They offer 1.75 or 2.25 backspace ?

Thank for any help!

I had Alumistars with 1.75 backspace on my camaro and with 28 tall Moroso front runners they would rub everywhere. I now have MT's with 2.25 backspace and they fit way better. You can't turn lock to lock but at least they don't rub when I jam the brakes on.

Bob Gullett · 03-24-2009, 07:06 PM

I run 28-4.5 tires with no rubbing.

03-23-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
Stocker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front wheel backspace I want to order new front wheels Comp 5 1 pc. bolt-on. (Billet Specialties) for my Chevrolet Nova SS1970..I am not sure what backspace to order ,They offer 1.75 or 2.25 backspace ? Thank for any help!

03-23-2009, 09:45 PM	#2
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,106 Likes: 57 Liked 507 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Front wheel backspace On my Nova I use a Bogart wheel with a 1.75 backspacing. Same with the Malibu. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

03-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#3
Stocker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front wheel backspace I use M/T 26X 7.50 15 -LT front runner .Is it possible to use a taller front runner,without rubbing the tire in the wheel house?

03-24-2009, 07:06 PM	#5
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,106 Likes: 57 Liked 507 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Front wheel backspace I run 28-4.5 tires with no rubbing. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S