<VV> Backspacing Question, Is 3 3/8 enough?

[Ron]

I always feel that it's better to think and choose in terms of offset and, 
as I recall, the late Corvair wheels have a +1/4" offset so it's best to 
stick close to that.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Roraff" <corvair at bevcomm.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 12:29 PM
Subject: <VV> Backspacing Question, Is 3 3/8 enough?


> Hi,
> I've been thinking of getting new wheels for my 65 Corvair.  The wheels I 
> want are Cragar SS's, 15x6.  I like the styling and the price isn't too 
> bad.  The original 13 inchers came with 4 1/8 inch backspace. The Cragars 
> come with 3 3/8 inch backspace.  From my research I've found that you 
> should stay as close as possible to the original backspace.
>
> My question: is 3 3/8 inches close enough?  Will I get bump steer, and 
> destroy my wheel bearings or have other problems?
>
> Thanks,
> 65 Monza Convertible
> Dan
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