Can I fit 15x8.5 with 3.75" back spacing up front on 69RR?

[GearAddict]

I'm tired of the drag skinnies that were on my RR when I bought it. Local guy has a set of Torq Thrusts on craigslist for a good price but they are 15x8.5 for all 4 with 3.75" back spacing.

Any experience with that setup? Is it going to rub the outer wheel well? I notice everyone here seems to be leaning towards 4-5" bs on an 8" rim.

The rims currently have 225/50/15 but that is pretty small for an 8" wide rim... I'd be inclined to go larger.

 

[bigblock]

What kind of car did he have them on? Pics of them on his car? I think they will stick too far outboard and will scrub,front and rear.

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The 225/50 is perfect for an 8 inch rim,but too small in diameter for a b body.IMHO

 

[GearAddict]

What kind of car did he have them on? Pics of them on his car? I think they will stick too far outboard and will scrub,front and rear.

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The 225/50 is perfect for an 8 inch rim,but too small in diameter for a b body.IMHO

He claims to have had them on a 69 Coronet but they are not installed now. I can't drive mine over to check before buying as the guy is pretty far away and. My front brakes are shot for the moment.