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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 10:37 AM
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Wheel Back Spacing

I hope this is the correct forum

I've got a noob question. I'm looking to see if some wheels fit but I'm not sure if the back spacing would be correct. The wheel is 15x8 5x5.5 and 4 inches of back spacing. Is this correct for a 1970 f100?

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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Yes, that is the same spec on the rear of my '70 F100 LB. In front I have 15x7s with the same 4-inch BS.


FWIW, tires are 275/60 and 225/70, rear and front respectively.


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15260665
 
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 03:04 PM
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Thanks HIO! Your truck looks great btw!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BrittsNFords
Thanks HIO! Your truck looks great btw!
Thanks bud.. she's got a few bugs that need to be worked out but it's all good. Her warts are natural... well, except for the punctured hood... an agricultural combine backed into it.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 02:21 PM
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One last question if you dont mind.. Do you think the 275/60s would fit the front wheel wheel well as well?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BrittsNFords
One last question if you dont mind.. Do you think the 275/60s would fit the front wheel wheel well as well?
No problemo...


Yes they will.... but to me they look odd. I suggest a 235/60 tire on a 15x7 wheel. Your opinion may vary...
 
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