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Old Apr 25, 2011
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Ordereing with in the next hour help

ordering Classic II's with in the next hour. can some one help me fint a lower back spacing.
 
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15 or 16
polished or matte black

the matte black and polished 16x8s only come in 4.437

15x8 is 3.313 (matte black and polished)
15x10 is 3.625 (polished)

thats it
 
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16'' Polished. YES IF YOU THINK THATS A MISTAKE IT DOES SAY POLISHED
 
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16'' Polished. YES IF YOU THINK THATS A MISTAKE IT DOES SAY POLISHED
lol 4.437 is your only choice then unless you get a different brand which i didn't look into.
 
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for a 16x8 wheel lowest backspacing is 4.438 for the classic II but I think that would be fine.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTT-368421/


You can also go with a 15" for less backspacing, the 15x8 has 3.3ish, and the 15x10 is 3.625 so would stick out quite a bit more

and they have them in black now too..
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...s/?Ns=Rank|Asc
 
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Yeah, 4 7/16" backspacing 0 offset is your only choice in 16x8.
 
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i type too slow....
 
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thanks guys. i guess if that's my only choice then ill roll with that. ill see how they look if not i get some small spacers.

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for a 16x8 wheel lowest backspacing is 4.438 for the classic II but I think that would be fine.

and they have them in black now too..
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...s/?Ns=Rank|Asc
Cant run 15s i have new tires that are 16s. I'm going ANTI black and going another route with the truck.
 
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arent the factory wheels 4.5 inch backspacing? are they 16x8 or 16x7?
 
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what wheels does dixie have?
 
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pacer 158 15x8 if memory serves me correctly
 
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just going to get the classic II's i wonder how they do with the salt in the snow season
 
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there is also the MB wheels, the razor is 16x8 with 4.25 BS

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=1&wd=16&rw=8

 
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any 1 like thses now i guessing my self
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KM...2500/?rtype=10
 
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they would look good as well. also check out this selection...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...id=009077&fcb=

they dont state backspacing just offset so you have to do alittle math or consult a chart. but you want like -6 offset for a 16x8
 
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oh dixies are pacer 164s btw
 
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Originally Posted by SteelDirigible
they would look good as well. also check out this selection...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...id=009077&fcb=

they dont state backspacing just offset so you have to do alittle math or consult a chart. but you want like -6 offset for a 16x8
i was look at those. none of them are attractive
 
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just going to get the classic II's i wonder how they do with the salt in the snow season
you'll have to wet sand, steel wool scuff, and polish them every spring and during the nice weather you should clean em once a week to avoid pitting. next set i might just get them clear coated
 
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Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr
you'll have to wet sand, steel wool scuff, and polish them every spring and during the nice weather you should clean em once a week to avoid pitting. next set i might just get them clear coated
i might just have them clear coated b4 i get them mounted
 
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I would save the money until the next time you need tires, and then just get a 15" rim. I was pricing out BFG KO's, and I could get 15" Soft 8's and 30x9.5R15 tires for the same price as I would have paid for just 245/75 tires for my stock 16" rims. I ended up getting some cheaper Dunlops as a birthday present so this plan never went through, but the rims would have paid for themselves, and saved me several hundred the next time I needed tires.

I know Classic II's are quite a bit more expensive than Cragar's, and I don't know what tire size you're running, but it is something to check out before making a purchase.
 
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cragars also weigh double or more than a classic 2. I have a 33x12.5R15 on a soft 8 and it weighs much more than my 33x12.5 on a classic 2
 
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you'll have to wet sand, steel wool scuff, and polish them every spring and during the nice weather you should clean em once a week to avoid pitting. next set i might just get them clear coated
This, they suck in salt/snow. Pain in the ***
 
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Mike is right, I have the same wheel in a Pacer (usually cheaper). I have a 15x8 with 3.75 BS

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I recommend going ahead and picking up some Busch Super Shine Aluminum Polish and a Meguiar's Polishing cone. DO NOT USE WESLEY'S tire cleaner. about the only thing you can use to clean your tires with is Simple Green. anything else will pit aluminum. I also recommend keeping stockers for winter wheels

I spent 8 hours a month ago polishing my wheels, it sucks
 
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This, they suck in salt/snow. Pain in the ***
ordered them. Im getting them powder coated in super high gloss clear powder coat
 
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Originally Posted by dixie_boysles
Mike is right, I have the same wheel in a Pacer (usually cheaper). I have a 15x8 with 3.75 BS


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I recommend going ahead and picking up some Busch Super Shine Aluminum Polish and a Meguiar's Polishing cone. DO NOT USE WESLEY'S tire cleaner. about the only thing you can use to clean your tires with is Simple Green. anything else will pit aluminum. I also recommend keeping stockers for winter wheels

I spent 8 hours a month ago polishing my wheels, it sucks
im going for the look you have going on with your truck looks sick
 
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