15x8's on a first gen?

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Bruce Korsvoll - 19 Feb 2004 04:39 GMT

I have access to a set of 15x8 rallys with a 4 inch backset for my 68.can
anyone tell me if they will fit and if so what size tire will I need .I dont
really feel like trying a bunch of tires to find out they won't fit.Thanks
Bruce

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RSCamaro - 20 Feb 2004 00:20 GMT

>I have access to a set of 15x8 rallys with a 4 inch backset for my 68.can
>anyone tell me if they will fit and if so what size tire will I need .I dont
>really feel like trying a bunch of tires to find out they won't fit.Thanks
>Bruce

If you have drum brakes on the front, the wheels will hit the spindle
arm. 16x8's would work though.

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S.S.I.N. - 20 Feb 2004 02:04 GMT

"RSCamaro" > If you have drum brakes on the front, the wheels will hit the
spindle

> arm. 16x8's would work though.
>
> ...Ron

spindle arm on a drum brake?

do you mean the bearing spindle inside the drum brake?
i'm not to familiar with front drum systems.
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RSCamaro - 20 Feb 2004 02:45 GMT

>"RSCamaro" > If you have drum brakes on the front, the wheels will hit the
>spindle
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>do you mean the bearing spindle inside the drum brake?
>i'm not to familiar with front drum systems.

No the arm coming off the spindle that connects to the outer tie rod.
I think the term might be steering arm.

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