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    What backspacing for my new wheels?

    here there are: in the background, europe highest montain, Mont-blanc , in the fog.
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    What backspacing for my new wheels?

    polished vs. Chromed I decided for the Chromed ones. Good to learn it is worth the investment. It certainly had to do with a delayed delivery as they are not on inventory.
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    What backspacing for my new wheels?

    I got the wheels (finally) After some delays I finally got the american racing torq trust II, 17/7 with 4' backspacing. I mount them with 225/60/17. They fit perfectly although close to the body for the front ones. as my springs are very tight there will be no problem. please note I have the...
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    What backspacing for my new wheels?

    black moon it seems we have the same configuration then. do you beleive 225/60/17 tyres could fit, they are 0.4 inches higher than yours and Michelin has a good tyre in this dimension. I am confident it would fit the rear, but the front fender is so close...
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    What backspacing for my new wheels?

    When should you get them?
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    What backspacing for my new wheels?

    I am planning to get four American Racing wheels, 17x7 probably. Before ordering I want to make sure they fit. Has somebody any clue, knowing that I have the stock rear trailing arms, as well as the stock harware in front? I plan to mount 225/60/17 tyres to replace the 225/70/15 I have today...
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    what transmission with a 502ci?

    Thank you Thank you for your experience and recomandations. It is helpfull and reassuring! I will move to the TKO and stronger yokes. I still beleive the spindles are still a weak point. When I purchased the car I had to change them as the bearing was loose from the shaft. I attribute this to...
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    what transmission with a 502ci?

    I have a 502ci inside my 65 , originaly powered by a 396ci. With such power and torque, I am afraid breaking my transmission down. I have a 4speed muncie, a 3.08 ratio differential and new spindles from zip. What would advice the 502ci owners in this forum? Thank you for your help.
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