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Old 03-11-2004, 12:18 AM
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Default American racing s 200

anybody running these mags on their Vettes , How much backspacig is required and how do you like them?
Old 03-11-2004, 09:18 AM
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I have the chrome steel/alloy version, bought when they were reintroduced 10-15 years ago. These things are heavy, newer aluminum type are much lighter but more pricey$ Mine have 4" backspacing, but some have said certain non oem calipers will interfere...



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Old 03-11-2004, 10:18 AM
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I have them. All in all they're pretty sweet. I almost went Torq Thrust II but wasn't sure how the car would look with the calipers so exposed. The 200s looks super sharp with black.

Mine are 15X8 with 4 in. backspacing.

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Old 03-11-2004, 08:07 PM
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I've got the old 1 pc. cast aluminum 200S's from the 1970's the back spacing for the 8 1/2" and the 10" is 3 7/8". The 8 1/2"s fit pretty good on all 4 corners, but you will need flares for the 10"s. If anyone is interested I know where some 8 1/2"s and 10"s are...Hope this helps...Crash
Old 03-11-2004, 10:23 PM
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Default Re: American racing s 200 (feb18blacksunday)

If you are buying the older wheels, backspacing was very limited. Get as close to 4" as you can.

With the newer wheels backspacing should not be a problem at 4".

I went with the older TTD style wheel with the grey center, as I thought they looked better with a White car.

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Old 03-11-2004, 10:26 PM
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I've got a set that I want to sell, my vision is a little different than previous owners!

Lessee if I can get this to work...
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