Wow... hard to believe I first started looking for wheels and tires for my mustang almost 4 years ago!
I am aware that 4.75 backspacing is the recommended best for a 17x8 wheel on a 65. The wheels that I am buying only come in 4.5 or 5 inch backspace.
For the front I will run 17x7 with 4.25 backspace just to avoid rubbing issues.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270597917935&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Would it be better to buy the 5 inch backspace and use a quarter inch spacer or would the 4.5 work? Currently on the rear I am running 245 60 14 which is slightly wider and taller than the 235 45 17 I will be replacing it with.
The only reason I ask is because the current wheel has a 4.125 backspace.
I am aware that 4.75 backspacing is the recommended best for a 17x8 wheel on a 65. The wheels that I am buying only come in 4.5 or 5 inch backspace.
For the front I will run 17x7 with 4.25 backspace just to avoid rubbing issues.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270597917935&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Would it be better to buy the 5 inch backspace and use a quarter inch spacer or would the 4.5 work? Currently on the rear I am running 245 60 14 which is slightly wider and taller than the 235 45 17 I will be replacing it with.
The only reason I ask is because the current wheel has a 4.125 backspace.
