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    7/19/2017 1:22 PM  #1

    LondonSteve
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    From: London, Ontario, Canada
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    Is anybody running 205/65/15 on torq thrust rims? - 67 or 68 fitment?

    I just test fit my new rims 15 x 7 Torq Thrust D rims with 3.76 back spacing and -6 offset. with BFG 205/65/15 tires and am concerned a bit about the rears. They appear to sit about 1/8" to 3/16" past the inner edge of the wheel lip.

    I did all my homework on rims and tires beforehand and these should fit fine, but I am concerned about rubbing. New paint, so lip rolling in NOT an option.

    This complete rim & tire package, in these sizes, are listed and sold by many Mustang suppliers, so I have to assume it will not be a problem, but would like reassurances from anybody that is running the same set up on a stock suspension. My leaf springs are new and all shocks, steering and suspension components are new.

    Thanks

    I don't seem to be able to attach a picture. Doing some straight edge lines I have determined that it is only the side wall that extends beyond the inner wheel lip. The tire edge clears it just fine. With the full weight resting on the springs, and wheel mounted, there is room for exactly 3 inches of travel before wheel lip edge would make contact with side wall. Is this enough space to not worry about it??

     

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    7/19/2017 3:28 PM  #2

    lowercasesteve
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    Re: Is anybody running 205/65/15 on torq thrust rims? - 67 or 68 fitment?

    When I had 15's the rims were 7" w/ 4.25 B/S.  I ran 225-50x15 tires with absolutely no interference problems.  Your only issue is that 3.75 B/S. 7" rims with 4.25 b/s gives the most room both inside and outside.  But those 205's should be narrow enough for what you have.

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    7/19/2017 4:30 PM  #3

    MS
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    Re: Is anybody running 205/65/15 on torq thrust rims? - 67 or 68 fitment?

    The 3.75" backspacing will be problematic.

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