wheel selection

Discussion in 'Technical' started by gdemopesq, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. gdemopesq

    gdemopesq MOTOR CITY MAV

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2007
    Messages:
    387
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Location:
    Michigan
    Vehicle:
    72 Maverick 302
    I have a 72 MAV 302-4 wheel drum. I want to get 15 x 8 wheels. I have 5 bolts. Where I am confused is with such things as "back spacing", "wheel bolt pattern" and "offset". I want to order on line from Summit and they need this info. I dont want to get something that wont work. What do you think?

    Here is a link so you can see what I am saying:
    Wheels - summitracing.com
     
    gdemopesq, Dec 17, 2007
    #1
  2. Tim Wilmoth

    Tim Wilmoth Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2003
    Messages:
    1,561
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    162
    Location:
    Southside Va.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet gt
    wheels

    Hey
    Backspacing is the distance where the wheel meets the hub to the outside of the inner rim.I think you can have no more than 4 1/2 inches.The bolt pattern is how the holes are spaced and offset is how deep the wheels are from the outside. Guys feel free to correct me if I am wrong but I think I got it right.
    Tim
     
    Tim Wilmoth, Dec 18, 2007
    #2
  3. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    your wheels are 5X4 1/2 pattern. backspacing would depend on what size tires you are using. you can ask what some of the others are using on here. my street cars all have the stock rims on them for now. :)
     
    don graham, Dec 18, 2007
    #3
  4. 72MAVGRABHER

    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2002
    Messages:
    693
    Likes Received:
    18
    Trophy Points:
    127
    Location:
    Roanoke, Va.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber Restomod (Read signature)
    http://www.mustangsplus.com/catalog/index.html

    click on backspacing under the "HOW TO ARTICLES" or click the page numbers....it will bring up a pdf, but it will, in complete detail, tell you what you need to know...and provide pictures of it.....

    make sure your pdf reader works though....
     
    72MAVGRABHER, Dec 18, 2007
    #4
  5. baddad457

    baddad457 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2007
    Messages:
    5,861
    Likes Received:
    141
    Trophy Points:
    171
    Location:
    Opelousas La.
    Offset is how far off center the flange that fits against the brake rotor or drum is. Positive offset is when this flange is toward the outside of the wheel, Negative is when it's toward the inside. Most wheel mfg's go by the backspacing though. Positive offset wheels are mostly for front wheel drive & late model cars. You're car needs negative offset wheels, which are mostly refered to now as "pickup truck wheels"
     
    baddad457, Dec 18, 2007
    #5

Share This Page