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jbarila
John Barilaro
Red Sox Nation!
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Registered:
11/02/2007 08:29AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Ford 302/5L

Wheel Question
Posted by: jbarila
Date: April 29, 2009 02:19PM

Would a 15"x7" 4lug x 4-1/2 with 0 mm offset and 4" of backspace work?
I know wheel threads go on forever but I have a chance to get a nice set cheap. But once I have them shipped I own them.
Thanks,
JB



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RMO 699F
Mike Maloney
SW Ohio
(531 posts)

Registered:
12/09/2007 12:28PM

Main British Car:
1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

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Re: Wheel Question
Posted by: RMO 699F
Date: April 29, 2009 04:49PM

John, if you are asking if these wheels will fit a standard mgb without flares, the answer is no.


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
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10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Wheel Question
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: April 29, 2009 07:56PM

Mike's correct - I have 15x7 Panasports with 22mm offset (std MGB) on a Ford axle that is the same width as the std "B" axle and they are close to optimal for fitting in the wheelwell.
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jbarila
John Barilaro
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1977 MGB Ford 302/5L

Re: Wheel Question
Posted by: jbarila
Date: April 30, 2009 04:45PM

So Mike, if the wells are flared they will fit? I was concerned with rubbing the inner side.
Thanks,
JB


ex-tyke
Graham Creswick
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
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1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Wheel Question
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: April 30, 2009 07:41PM

If your axle is a std width "B" axle , then you will have no problem with inner well interference by using those 4" backset wheels - you will, of course, have to flare the fenders.


classic conversions
bill guzman

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Re: Wheel Question
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: May 17, 2009 09:07PM

When you say offset, is the offset + or - in another words is the offset on the face of the wheel or back of the wheel.

Many companies now days they refer to + offset sue to the FWD wheels. The best way is to measure your backspace (offset in the back of the wheel) and order a set with the same. this will help you. [www.rsracing.com]


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