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    Posted: Feb/28/2017 at 2:23am
Just wondering if I can make these work with the stock wheel openings and what backspace rime I will need? At this stage I'm thinking 15 x 8 rims, I know a little wider would probably be better with that size tyre. Will be running a stock width AMC20 out of a Hornet. At the moment the diff is in pieces and not in the car, which is part of the problem.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 401harry Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Feb/28/2017 at 12:21pm
I think Spirits are pretty close in dimensions to the Gremlin. I have 275/50-15 Mickey SS drag radials 26.4 tall on 15 x 10 centerlines with 4.5 BS and they fit nice inside the quarters. i am running a Ford 9 from a Granada which is very slightly wider than a 20 maybe by 1/2 inch
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lenni AMC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Feb/28/2017 at 12:31pm
You can fit a 28 x 13.5 Hoosier Quick Time Pro slicks in the stock Gremlin wheel openings
Using a 15 x 9" wheel with 4.5" backspacing 



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9.785 @ 133.11 - 1/4 Mile
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote WesternRed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Feb/28/2017 at 6:10pm
Cool, looks like 15" x 8" with 4.5" backspacing will work, hopefully the 8" rim will pull the sidewall in a bit for a little extra clearance.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote WesternRed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/01/2017 at 12:59am
I gather this is your setup Lenni?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_DHgkm7HJ8
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lenni AMC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/01/2017 at 2:13am
Yes this is from last year 
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I had 29--10.5s on mine with 4.875 backspacing
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 401harry Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/01/2017 at 4:31pm
Nice video lenni...I didnt realize i already have a pretty good Icelandic vocabulary!! Thx
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Hehe. Nice
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9.785 @ 133.11 - 1/4 Mile
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCikyNqrfpMB8VzLd910Hkhg

https://rbjracing1.wixsite.com/website
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote WesternRed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/01/2017 at 9:24pm
I've got some budget limitations for wheels, so currently looking at the Torque Thrust II wheels. It's one of the few options for 4" fronts and 8" rears, not too many backspace options for the rear though.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/are-vn2155866/overview/

I originally wanted to get some factory 8 slot steel wheels re-worked for the rear, but since you can't get a 14" front runner, the Torque Thrusts are looking like a good option.


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