After Market Wheel Question

[Hammer Down]

I am looking for a wheel that is a 16x8 ,but I am not sure of the correct bolt pattern and back spacing ect. Any info./ pics would greatly be appreciated

[SoMnDMAX]

Bolt pattern- 8 x 6.5" bolt circle

Backspacing- 4 5/8" works for sure. 5" backspacing is supposed to work, but I have not personally tried it. The factory wheels are around 4 3/4".

[Hammer Down]

Thanks for the Info.
Dave

[stevem]

I second what SoMnDMAX said.
I have the same wheels as him.
My buddy tried some with 5in backspace and they contacted the calipers.

Hey Matt- care to place a little wager? My A'S against your Twins tongue.gif smile.gif :cool:

Steve

[ 09-27-2002: Message edited by: stevem ]</p>

[NickLeinonen]

the factory wheels are 5" backspacing. most aftermarket wheels have a thicker/deeper groove in the middle of the rim. that is what causes the caliper contact. there are some, like the american racing nitro that will clear.

same exact deal with the 1/2 tons. my pop runs chrome steelies in the winter in 16x8 and needs to use a 1/4" spacer up front to clear the caliper. you run into those problems when you have rather large brakes.

[SoMnDMAX]

Hey Steve!!

I'm not betting on nothing.... Especially after seeing the A's beat up the Twins during the regular season... Who knows, it may go either way!! Both are good teams.

The Vikings on the other hand, just suck.. They suck BAD!!!! :mad: redface.gif