Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Fw: AMC wheels backspacing question/rims for a hornet

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just an FYI if your only making 500 hp there is no need for a slick wider than 9".
The only reason would be for te cool factor. My gremlin has used 28x9 Mickey Thompsons and 28x10.5 Hoosiers and they fit the stock body. While it's not a hornet they should be similar.
The Niger the tire the more hp it takes to turn it also. Just my .02
Davis

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From: Eddie Stakes <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
To: <baadassGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>;
Cc: Dustin Dewitt <Ddewitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Fw: AMC wheels backspacing question/rims for a hornet
Sent: Wed, Aug 8, 2012 7:22:00 PM

 

Dustin is looking for some advise on wheels for his Hornet. Anyone wishing to comment please do and be sure you copy your reply to Dustin also, thanks in advance to all who might reply.

Eddie Stakes
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com

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From: Dustin Dewitt      Ddewitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Eddie,

 

Question, I have a 77 Hornet AMX, will a 15x10" rim with 5.5 " backspacing fit on the Hornet without getting into the fender wells.  I have a 500hp 70 390 in it and need more tire on the ground.

I believe the tread width is in the 11 to 12" range.   I had a 69 AMX with 10" rims but the backspacing was around 3.5" and the outer edge of the tire would rub the lip of the fender well when I

hit a bump in the road. I installed air shocks to fix that problem (rough ride but no rub!)

 

Thanks,

Dustin D

 

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