Backspace on 94-96 Roadmaster alloy wheels

[Mark Ascher]

Does anyone know what the backspace is on the factory alloy wheels for these?

Thanks for any help.

Mark

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Not sure about the Roadmaster wheels, but the stock Impala wheels are a bit over five inches, if your trying to determine fitment issues. Those rims are 17 x 8.5 and a lot of guys slap 'em onto Roadmasters no problem.

Hope this helps.

[Mark Ascher]

Ken,

Thanks. I know a lot of guys are putting the SS wheels on the wagons, but I want to be different! I have the tires for this thing, and I need an 8" wheel for the rear, 15" diameter. I want to put Cragar SS's on it, but I think I might need more than the standard Cragar backspacing to avoid taking a hammer to the wheel opening lip.
I was wondering on the stock backspace to avoid taking one off the car myself - its cold and snowing today. Grrrrrr.

Mark

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Mark-

Are you a member of the http://www.impalassforum.com ? There's a lot of RM talk over there. If you are a member, I'll bet those guys could answer your question. If not, I'd be more than happy to post your question for you!

Ken

[Mark Ascher]

Ken,

Duh, I wasn't thinking clearly evidently! I've been a member there for a couple years now - XWrench is my handle.

Thanks for getting my mind right.

Mark

[71GSX455-4SPD]

No Problem!

With the overlap of the 94-96 B-Body series Buicks and Chebbies, it's easy to understand.

I'll look for your post over on that forum...

Ken