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Bretticuss 
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 Topic: Wheel offset and etc?Posted: 15-November-2025 at 11:54AM |
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Hey everybody, I want to get a set of 15 x8 rims and 15x10, for the front and back, for my 71. I have never bought rims and tires before, so I don’t know anything about offset, backspacing, etc when it comes to picking a set of rims out. And what tire sizes should I go for? Car will mainly be a driver/street car.
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spriegel
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Posted: 15-November-2025 at 3:57PM |
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Bretticuss - there is a great post in the forum about tire and rim sizes, including photos from various members. I'd recommend reviewing this thread: -Chris
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Bretticuss
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Posted: 15-November-2025 at 4:43PM |
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Thanks, I gave it a good look. All of the cars on there are 72 and newer, so I’m not sure how much of that information is applicable to my car.
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Posted: 16-November-2025 at 2:42AM |
That's why I'm hesitant to suggest anything for your 71. I know the 72-79's are a little bigger and the 255mm front, plus 275mm rear tires will fit well for those. Those widths are almost common for the bigger cars and create a slight rake as you mentioned. You're going to have to search for many examples of tires used on the Torino's like your generation car. it took me a while to narrow down my search to 255/60 fronts and 275/60 rears, on 15" wheels.
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73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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Bretticuss
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Posted: 16-November-2025 at 11:46AM |
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I’m thinking I’m gonna have to go with 15x8s all around, with about a 4inch backspacing. That’s what I’m reading around
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72 RS 351
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Posted: 16-November-2025 at 1:05PM |
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That sounds good, I hope they will fit well.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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dan0R30
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Posted: 17-November-2025 at 6:42AM |
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On my '70, I'm running 15x8 with 4.5" backspacing in the rear, 275s. Depends on your tire, but 4" BS might be cutting it close to rubbing on the fender. I definitely had more room towards the inside though. Easily could fit a 9" wheel.
FWIW, the most I've seen on 70/71s are 9.5" with 5.5" BS
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pyntre
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Posted: 17-November-2025 at 7:07AM |
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Just remember to get your ride height exactly where you want it before you buy rims and tires !
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