I am purchasing 4 new 15 Cragar S/S wheels for my 1976 Vette. Does anybody know if you need to install spacers and if there are any clearance problems?

Dan

 

Depends on the backspacing of the rims. You need at least a 4" backspace to install without a spacer. The only real clearance problem you are likely to encounter is around the brake calipers.

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 if you have the deep dish rims ,,you will need the spacers,,rd

I put a set of 17 inch Crager SS's on my 78 last year with 4 1/2 inch back spacing, 8 inch in the front and 9 inch in the back. I had to put on spacers because they hit the calipers. It does not take much to clear them! They clears everything else on the car without them.

But man do the wheels look good!

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I have the Cragars installed with spacers and all is well.

Thanks for your comments.

They look great...

 try torque thrust II type rims. Same look,,, I heard no spacers. If you want a link to look at em, I'll post it

editted ,, never mind those people with tt II's were using 17 inch

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