wheel questions ..cragers 15 inch

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elcaminodan

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ok so theres a guy selling set of cragers 15 inch not sure the back space or wheel width but will they fit my 79 malibu ? there 235/60/15 and 215/65 /15 ?( 15x7 or 15x8 i assume by the pic ) i dont know much about them but i know they need to be a 4 inch backspace , will any other backspace work with stock vehicle ?
 
Can't give you a solid answer without knowing either width or backspace of the wheels in question. Based on my experience with my El Camino (same front end structure), I can share this much; I've had both 215/65-15 and 235/60-15 on three different wheels: 15x7 3.5"BS, 15X7 4.25"BS and 15X8 4" BS. All worked well except the 4.25 BS wheel, which had interference issues with the upper control arm, as well as the the tire rubbing the wheelhouse before full lock could be achieved. Out back, 4.25 BS had the tire against the frame rail, but I had 275/60 15 rear tires mounted. With a smaller tire, 4.25" may work.
If you're going to look at a set for sale, take some appropriate tools to measure both width and backspace before you plunk down the cash. In my case, I settled on 15X8 4" BS wheels on all four corners, with 235/60 fronts and 275/60 rears. Any clearance issues I have are very minimal.

Bill
 
So provided its. 15x8 should be ok with a 3.5 but preferably 4 inch back space and a 235 /60 or 65 tire should fit the rear ?
 
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