What Back Spacing?

[Ground Rat]

I need to fit some P235/60R15 tires on the front of my '90 mini. I will be using 15x8 wheels; I haven't decided yet if I'm going with custom aftermarket wheels or widened factory lace wheels. I need to know what back spacing to use.

Also, what sort of fitment issues might there be? I'm am willing to do a little hacking/fender rolling if I have to.

[altered7151]

They dont make those in our bolt patern do they?

[Ground Rat]

I don't know, that's why I started this thread. :lol:

[GLHS592]

I didn't see 5x100 listed. Convert 100 mm to inches and it comes out just under 4 inches. The smallest was 4.5".

[Ground Rat]

Damn. I guess I will be going with holeshots then. Anyone on here have holeshot wheels?

[WVRampage]

Summit carrys a light weight steel wheel for front wheel drives they are cheap also.I cant remeber the name or what they weigh but thats just a sugestion.

[Ground Rat]

Edited thread for new questions.

[Ground Rat]

Nobody has used 15x8's on their minivan?

[Birddog]

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm
I've used them to do 4 5x100 steel rims. Went from 6 to 7.5" wide stock offset with 1/2" added backspace for the omni.

You may have to send your rims to do it though.

[Ground Rat]

Thanks for the info. I was going to go with http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/ if I widen the stock wheels. What size tires to you run up front? Any rubbing issues? How much did Stockton Wheels charge you?

[Birddog]

Wound up being $65 per wheel, I wrote that wrong up there it was supposed to be 1/2" to the outside. I think I mocked it up correctly but may have some front rubbing issues on tight turns. Probably going to run 24 or 26 by 9s on them. With the 555s gearing I can play with tire height a little to get things the way I like em.

[GLHSKEN]

Stock Wheels have 5" backspacing. I had "steelies" made in 8" size with 4 3/8" backspacing to fit some slicks. B-dog is correct. change the Back spacing to 4 1/2 or 4 5/8" and it will be fine.

[Ground Rat]

Awesome. Thanks guys.