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06-12-2008, 09:36 PM   #7 (permalink)
AndrewNTX
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Parker, Texas
Posts: 16
Re: 17"x8" Bullitts on a '61

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Originally Posted by JBerryman View Post
I too am running bullits. I just found out that the newer models have different back spacing and can cause problems. I believe the newer rims had less back spacing. What year are your rims?

Hey there, nice ride... I researched the factory rims and they are as follows:
1994-2004 17x8 and 5.72" b/s or 30 mm offset
2005 to present, 17x8 and 6.29" b/s or 45 mm offset.

Approx 1/2" difference, the newer ones sit inboard by that amount or 15 mm.
Do you have the stock width on the rear or are they widened? We have a place here in Dallas that does a great job widening or narrowing factory wheels. In fact I just had a set of Bullitts narrowed to 17x7, which looks super cool.
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