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Old 11-10-2018, 01:33 AM
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Default 15x8.5" Torq Thrust on 1970 Chevelle

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Has anyone tried to run the vintage 8.5" TTs (3.75" backspacing) on the back of a '70-72 Chevelle? How is the fit?
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Old 11-10-2018, 07:35 PM
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Default 15x8.5 with L60

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Awesome! Can you tell me the tire size?
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I believe they’re L60-15 tires
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Exactly where I was going with mine. Thanks guys.
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They are l60 Pro Tracs,they will definilty not fit inside the fenders,I changed rear coils to lift it several inches
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Thanks - do you get any rubbing on the wheel lips?
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No rubbing,but it does sit a bit high
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I believe they’re L60-15 tires
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No rubbing,but it does sit a bit high
Same here, but I like the rake lol
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If you get something with a little more backspacing, you won't have any rubbing issues. I have 15 x 10 Centerlines on back of the 68 El Camino, and the outer sidewall doesn't even come close to rubbing even with 275 60 15 tires. I am guessing you already knew that; and were just wondering about 8.5 width with only 3.75 inches of BS.
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