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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bruce Clarkson Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Jun/24/2018 at 6:49pm
Looks great! The wheels are great. Now drive, enjoy, repeat. I hope you enjoy it as much as my wife and I have enjoyed our 67 Ambo.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dustintf522 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Mar/15/2020 at 10:29pm
Having a 67 rebel sst, wondering what the back spacing would be for the original equipment wheel. I believe the size of the tire was a 7.75x14. But I believe the rim was a 14x5-1/2 i havent taken the old tires apart to check the rims my self (if the wheels and tires I got with the car are the original)

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Backspacing for an original wheel from about 70 on back will be centered on the wheel -- 5-1/2" wheel should have a backspace of 2-3/4". You will be fine with a 6" or 7" wheel, also close to centered. 67+ should be okay with an 8" wheel, it's a bit wide for the 63-66 big body though (again. close to  centered backspace). 
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What brand and type of tires did you get. They look great on the car !
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Uh... a 14" x 5-1/2" stated size rim with '0' offset would have 3-1/4" backspace would it not?
Here's parts manual info on what stock rims wheels:
 


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