15 X 8 Buick chrome wheel with 5" back spacing wanted

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by LARRY70GS, May 28, 2021.

  1. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Chrome must be excellent. I'll order one from Sumitt if I have to and wait, but I thought I would see if anyone happens to have one they would like to sell.
     
  2. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    I have a pair of the 15 x 8s that Steve used to do. I thought they are 4 7/8 back spacing but, are they actually 5" BS?
     
  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Ray, the ones I have are 4 1/2" back spacing. I need more than that just on my driver's side. The Passenger side is fine. Can you measure yours?
     
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  4. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    What surfaces do you want me to measure from since the wheels are on the car?
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Back edge of the wheel down to the mounting surface. You would have to take the wheel off. Are you planning on replacing the wheels?

    Wheel back spacing.jpg
     
  6. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    Give me a couple of days and I'll get you the measurements. I do plan to keep them as they're perfect for the 295/50 BFGs on the car now. I am looking into those lightweight aluminum "look-alike" wheels several others are using to mount drag radials on when the time comes and the new motor is in.
     
  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  8. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    Grab a grinder and clearance your quarter.
     
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  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I have already done as much as I want to in that regard.:) I just need a bit more back space on that one side.
     
  10. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    Wow. Never saw one that couldn’t be corrected.
    I did my pass side on my GS.
    My Chevelle was done in the 70s. But I expanded the inners in the 90s
     
  11. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    Just cars. Built to Go !!!!!!!!
     
  12. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    Just put your safety goggles on n grind.
     
  13. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    Or cut and bend up lip.
     
  14. 1972 Stage 1

    1972 Stage 1 Well-Known Member

    Larry,

    I have a single 15x8 that’s new still in the box. I’ll measure the BS and let you know.
     
  15. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Thanks.
     
  16. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Are the body & frame properly aligned?
     
  17. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yes.
     
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  18. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    It’s surprisingly common to have a tighter wheel well on one side.
     
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  19. 1972 Stage 1

    1972 Stage 1 Well-Known Member

    Sorry Larry, it’s 4.5” back spacing.
     
  20. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Thanks for checking.
     
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