2nd Gen rear wheel Backspacing

[Rick D]

I know not all 2nd gens are the same but what is a good starting place for rear wheel Backspacing on a non mini tubed 2nd gen? And for that matter what about the front? It will have a OE sub frame with tubular control arms. It's a 73 if that makes a difference.

I found a nice deal on a pair of 18x10 wheels but not sure if they will work at either end?

[coolwelder62]

Check with Marty/SyborgTT,I believe he has a stock 10 bolt in his 2nd gen.

[syborg tt]

I know not all 2nd gens are the same but what is a good starting place for rear wheel Backspacing on a non mini tubed 2nd gen? And for that matter what about the front? It will have a OE sub frame with tubular control arms. It's a 73 if that makes a difference.

I found a nice deal on a pair of 18x10 wheels but not sure if they will work at either end?

Hi Rick,

Is your car Mini-Tubbed or Stock Wheel Wells

My wheels are

5.75 Front - 18 x 8 (255 35 18 )
6.75 Rear - 18 x 10 (295 35 18 )

ps - Also have a set of drop spindles & blocks if you want them

[markss28]

Not to make things confusing but I have 18x8 and 18x10s with 4.5 BS and 5.5 BS. fits pretty good. No rubbing.

[markss28]

I just ordered 19s so i may be selling my wheels if interested.

[syborg tt]

On a side note my Wheels and tires are 4-sale ( Yes I am blaming Kenny for this extra expense )

[Vince@Meanstreets]

come on Rick, mini tub that 2 gen man....they are so easy to do.


damn Marty, how did you get 6.75 back there??? I can see 6" bs

[Doug1]

On a side note my Wheels and tires are 4-sale ( Yes I am blaming Kenny for this extra expense )

I'm wanting to run 19x10s up front and 19x12s in the rear. Car has DSE tubs and pro-touring F-body upper and lower tubular control arms. Anyone have a similar setup? Stock rear end width.

[NorCal72]

I'm wanting to run 19x10s up front and 19x12s in the rear. Car has DSE tubs and pro-touring F-body upper and lower tubular control arms. Anyone have a similar setup? Stock rear end width.

I talked with Jason @ Rushforth a bunch regarding the GenII fitment. There was only one control arm setup that allowed 10's on a stock sub. I cant recall what it was but it wasn't DSE. Wheel wells had to be modified as well. I went with 255's on 8'' rims on the front.

[syborg tt]

I talked with Jason @ Rushforth a bunch regarding the GenII fitment. There was only one control arm setup that allowed 10's on a stock sub. I cant recall what it was but it wasn't DSE. Wheel wells had to be modified as well. I went with 255's on 8'' rims on the front.

My guess would be Speed Tech's new Set up.

If you were running a 19" up front you might be able to put a 10" wide rim. However you would have some turning radius issue's

Give Keith at Custom Works Products ( www.customworksproducts.com ) a call he regularly beats the snot out of his 2nd gen and he is a speed tech dealer.

[syborg tt]

I'm wanting to run 19x10s up front and 19x12s in the rear. Car has DSE tubs and pro-touring F-body upper and lower tubular control arms. Anyone have a similar setup? Stock rear end width.

Keith is also familiar with your set up. Give him a call.