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    NoBiggie
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    Post by NoBiggie Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:18 am

    These look like they would fit my Econo PU ok? They are 15 x 7 with 3 5/8 of backspacing, the bolt pattern is 5 x 4.5. Is that enough backspacing? I see most use a 4? I am looking at a set of 4 like the one on the right side of the pic. They were used on an old Mustang.

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    Seth G
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    Post by Seth G Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:25 am

    Those old daisy's are cool. Are they magnesium? 4" on a 7" rim is generally 0 offset, so those will push the rim out 3/8" or so. Probably fine in the back but I think you'll want to measure up front and it's going to depend on the tires you get front and back.

    205/65's should fit the truck with those rims, but don't take my word for it, measure. May be able to go wider.

    http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
    Magic Bus
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    Post by Magic Bus Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:48 pm

    Im pretty sure those will work, I had measured my available backspacing once but I didn't write it down. Most 7 " rims will work, 8 inch rims can get close to making the tires rub the fenders depending on the offset.
    NoBiggie
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    Post by NoBiggie Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:43 am

    Thanks for the info. I haven't had time to measure the backspace. I can pick these up for $350, if they work I will just need new tires. The truck has been lifted/raised a bit, and the wheel wells have been trimmed out in the past, so there should be tons of room height wise. They may be worth picking up for that money. I can get them restored a bit, they are 30 year old. And he does have brand new center caps.
    Magic Bus
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    Post by Magic Bus Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:09 pm

    They probably will work based on what you said. That price Im guessing is a fair/high market value. But then again I don't know they may be worth 1000 dollars? If you like them the thing is I don't think you can get new ones like that?

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