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Old 08-10-2021, 09:55 PM
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Looking for new wheels and tires for my 59. If possible include size and backspace
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18X7 front and rear
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My 57 with repo 15” x 6” Keystone Klassics. The tires are Cooper 225/70 radials up in the rear and 205/70 fronts.




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Without backspacing he isnt any closer to knowing what he needs
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Cragar SS 15x7 4 3/8 backspacing 215 70 R 15 tires


GM steel wheels with dog dish caps, 15x7 4 1/4 backspacing 215 70 R 15 tires






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Rev Classic 100. Fronts 17x7 4” offset, Rears 18x8 4.5” offset
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These were both 19” wheels and both had custom chassis.


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Torque Thruster II with spinners, Tires are 215 55 R17

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These are 15x5 and 15x7 Wheel Vintiques chrome OEM style, not sure of back space





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Foose 19x9 18X8 mini tubes for clearance



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Adding mIne just cause I did not see any other wire wheels posted. Good luck. Getting new shoes is a moment….😊


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