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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Ok, so I have heard 5.5 backspacing on a 8 inch wheel is ideal. What is the ideal backspacing for a sn95 front wheel if I want to use 15x8.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Why a 15x8 front? if you dont want a skinny on the front you can do a 15x6 with a 225 tire, it still will handle fine. But to answer your question if i had a 15x8 rear with a 5.5" BS then id do a 15x8 front on a 6" BS just so the fronts will sit in slightly from the rear to give it a better look and to also keep in mind that welds need small spacers to clear front calipers.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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what backspacing would I need for a 15x6
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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SN95 and Fox use the same back spacing, SN95 has a little more play room in the rear,.. but for the most part are the same.

8" wheel = 5.5 BS
9" wheel = 5.9 BS
10" - 11" wheel = 6.5 BS

Doesnt matter if 15, 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels. BS is the same.

SN95 has a slightly longer rear axle and a little more fender which allows them to run an 10 - 11 inch wide wheel in the rear with little to no modification. On a fox usually the quads need to be removed and in some cases the tail pipes may need to be modified as well.

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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ruler
what backspacing would I need for a 15x6
Well if your gonna use a 15x6 up front then a 4" BS would give you the best look to match your 15x8 5.5" rear ones.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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thanks guys. Im looking for 2 prostar 15x6 with a 4bs then. Keep a look out.
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