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Old 06-17-2025, 05:23 PM
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What would be the back spacing on a 1964 goat with front disk, I measured 4 3/4 with cragar mags

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Old 06-17-2025, 05:33 PM
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I have gotten to as much as 5 1/8" backspacing with some disc brakes. All depends.

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Old 06-18-2025, 03:44 PM
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The BS required will vary by the width of the rim and the size of the tire.

I ran 15x7" with 4.25" BS while running 235/60/15's (26.1" tall) and that was tight with my front disc brakes.

I now run 17x7 with 4.625" BS while running 215/55/17's (26.3" tall) and have plenty of clearance.

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Old 06-18-2025, 04:14 PM
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What would be the back spacing on a 1964 goat with front disk, I measured 4 3/4 with cragar mags
Not much information here to make an assessment of your situation.

What rim diameter and width ?

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Old 06-20-2025, 12:44 PM
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On my 65 with a front disc kit my extra 8" Turbo wheels form t 78 TA fit fine. 4.5 BS. Tire gets real close ti front lip of fender.

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