69fstback 10 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 Jut picked up a cheap set of slicks at the swap meet and am looking for a set of cheap rims. The size of the tires are 28-9-15. I was thinking just a basic 15x8 with 4.5 backspacing would this work? or what do you think I would need? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69fstback 10 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 Jut picked up a cheap set of slicks at the swap meet and am looking for a set of cheap rims. The size of the tires are 28-9-15. I was thinking just a basic 15x8 with 4.5 backspacing would this work? or what do you think I would need? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69fstback 10 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 looks like a 4.50 backspacing would work fine considering some have a 275/60/15 with that. and that is just a tad bigger. I think I may just go with a 4.75 backspace because summit has rims for $39.95 a piece with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69fstback 10 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 looks like a 4.50 backspacing would work fine considering some have a 275/60/15 with that. and that is just a tad bigger. I think I may just go with a 4.75 backspace because summit has rims for $39.95 a piece with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Kiss 13 Report post Posted April 20, 2009 Even a 15x7 would work with that tire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Kiss 13 Report post Posted April 20, 2009 Even a 15x7 would work with that tire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69fstback 10 Report post Posted April 20, 2009 Well it is going to be used for racing. Would you still say a 15x7 would work? I guess then i could use even a 4 inch backspacing if i went with a 15x7 correct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69fstback 10 Report post Posted April 20, 2009 Well it is going to be used for racing. Would you still say a 15x7 would work? I guess then i could use even a 4 inch backspacing if i went with a 15x7 correct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Kiss 13 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 Correct and correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Kiss 13 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 Correct and correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69again 10 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Sort of related. Do you think the 9" slicks will be enough traction? What power/drivetrain do you have. I am looking to buy some slicks and can't decide what will be enough to get some good grip. Thanks, Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69again 10 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Sort of related. Do you think the 9" slicks will be enough traction? What power/drivetrain do you have. I am looking to buy some slicks and can't decide what will be enough to get some good grip. Thanks, Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites