67 Belvedere Torq-Thrust D Back Spacing

[Kerplunk]

I tried the search function, and a lot of good info, but still need some guidance.

I just purchased a 67 Belvedere II, it has Torq-Thrust Ds (15x7) with 215/60/15 BFGs. The back tires rub, and i talked to the PO who says the backspace is wrong. The plan is to replace the back rims, I did some searching here and looks like 15 x 8 with 4.5 inch backspace, going to a 255/60 would be a good choice. My problem is I cant find anything close in a Torq-Thrust D wheel. Seems as though they only make a 3.75 BS which Im sure is what I have now.

Im sure Ive seen pics of 67s with the Torq-Thrusts, anyone have any experience, insight or advice they can share. Id really like a little larger tire, and like the look of the wheels.

Thanks!

 

[Kerplunk]

Found em they arent listed on the AR website but they are for sale on the interwebs, so they exist at that size.

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Let us know how that wheel/tire fits on your 67. I tried a set of 15x8 w/ 4' offset and they wouldn't clear the quarter.

 

[Meep-Meep]

For a 15x8 I found you will need a 4.75" BS.

 

[64 Max Wedge]

I'm looking for some new ones for my 69 and found that a 10" wheel with 4.5 bksps and a 29" drag tire fits with plenty of room at the fender and the spring. Is a 67 fender that much tighter? I think I'm going with a 9" and a 275/60/15 (28") on the back.

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

I'm looking for some new ones for my 69 and found that a 10" wheel with 4.5 bksps and a 29" drag tire fits with plenty of room at the fender and the spring. Is a 67 fender that much tighter? I think I'm going with a 9" and a 275/60/15 (28") on the back.

The 67 wheel well is a lot tighter than the 68. I had to trim the lip on mine for 15x7 with 245/60/15

 

[Uncle Don]

my 17x8's are 4.25 back spacing and woooh is it close...rubs with family in vehicle, full tank a gas etc...but only on big bumps...if it was a 4.5 backspacking would be much better...but even as upward thread said a 4 3/4" backspacing would be perfect...just finding a wheel with that is next to impossible though. 4.5 would be a good choice.

 

[696pack]

4.5" is the factory back spcing for wheels. You can put 7" X 15" wheels with this back spacing with 255/60 X 15" tires with no rub problem. When you get away from factory back spacing you just have to start experimenting with width, diameter, and profile sizes.

 

[Osyman]

i have a 67 with 15x7 4.25 BS 255/60's and its perfectly centered about an inch on either side of the sidewalls

 

[696pack]

i have a 67 with 15x7 4.25 BS 255/60's and its perfectly centered about an inch on either side of the sidewalls

That is what I have on my 66 Hemi car as well.

 

[Propwash]

That is what I have on my 66 Hemi car as well.

What's behind Door #1?

 

[Meep-Meep]

What's behind Door #1?

Just another rare HEMI car.

 

[Propwash]

Just another rare HEMI car.

LOL..No doubt. Or maybe Lee Iacocca....

 

[696pack]

Linens in my bathroom. Don't know how that pic got in there. LOL.