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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.
Unfortunately, there are not many options for backspacing with the new TT wheels.
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There are options, they just cost 3 times the money. The price is appealing but the cheaper ones are only 3.75" back space as you mentioned.

Doesn't work on a chevelle if you want to put some tire under it. I run the torque thrusts on mine with 4.25" back space with a 275-60 tire and it fits under the car no problem with the back end sitting down.

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There are options, they just cost 3 times the money. The price is appealing but the cheaper ones are only 3.75" back space as you mentioned.

Doesn't work on a chevelle if you want to put some tire under it. I run the torque thrusts on mine with 4.25" back space with a 275-60 tire and it fits under the car no problem with the back end sitting down.
Do you have a link to the wheels you’re talking about?
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I've bought a couple of sets from "wheelsforless"

They don't list the other offsets on their site, I assume because the price scares off customers. But if you contact them, they do sell other offsets. At least that's how it was a couple years ago unless something has changed. Hope that helps.
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Just went back and looked at my receipts. To give you an idea, the last set I bought, which also only showed 3.75" offset was $96 a piece from Wheelsforless. They are the classic Torque thrust just as pictured above. They offered to move the offset and the price was $310 a piece.

So more offset is offered (was last time I purchased) but the prices and offsets aren't listed on their site, have to call.
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Just went back and looked at my receipts. To give you an idea, the last set I bought, which also only showed 3.75" offset was $96 a piece from Wheelsforless. They are the classic Torque thrust just as pictured above. They offered to move the offset and the price was $310 a piece.

So more offset is offered (was last time I purchased) but the prices and offsets aren't listed on their site, have to call.
I’m guessing you have the custom order TTII wheels which are a 2-piece design with forged barrel. They don’t seem to offer them in 8.5” wide, but do offer them in 9”. They are considerably more @ 469/each.

Here is what AR offers for cast TT-D “off the shelf” wheels:

https://www.americanracing.com/wheel...-torq-thrust-d

And here are the “custom” TTII sizes:

https://www.americanracing.com/wheel...torq-thrust-ii
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Vintage Wheel Works has V45 (d spoke) and V40 (straight spoke) cast 1 piece styles in 15x8 with 3-7/8" OR 4-1/2" backspacing for less than $200 per. http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v45
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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.
Exactly...I have had this pair of early 1970s straight-spoke TTs for years and want to finally put them on something. Wish the BS was deeper but what can you do.
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Here's my old Chevelle .I had 15x8.5 with 28x10.5 Mickey Thompson sportman pros but it rubbed.I reordered some 15x7 and the fit under the wheelwells.
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Here's another pic with the 15x7.
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