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Update on widest rear tire possibilities. 

Wheels are 15x10 with 5.5” backspace. 

Tires are Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R radials, size 28-12-r15. Which is approximately 305-55-15. 
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Very beautiful Jeff, the car that is. The tire sizes are great too, a nice look and fit. Well done.
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Is the backspace really 5.5"? That is insane.
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Originally posted by 72 RS 351 72 RS 351 wrote:

Very beautiful Jeff, the car that is. The tire sizes are great too, a nice look and fit. Well done.

Thanks!

Originally posted by handsofstone handsofstone wrote:

Is the backspace really 5.5"? That is insane.  

Yep!  Crazy isn't it.  Maxing it out.  I can't see 6" BS working.
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Hello everybody, I have a 71 Ranchero GT I am wanting some new rims and tires for. I am wanting to go with 15x8 front, and 15x10 rear. I’m not opposed to going with 17s if it’ll help me achieve the look I’m going for. I really want tires that will fill the wheel well up, and give the car a Rake appearance. I’m not sure what I need to get in terms of offset and backspacing for the rims, or tire sizes. Any help is greatly appreciated! 
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